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成人头条students rank high at WorldSkills Kazan 2019
For the first time, two 成人头条 (VCC) students have ranked among the best in the world in their skilled trades.
After six days of Olympic-esque ceremonies and intense competition, wrapped up on Tuesday, August 27 in Kazan, Russia with 成人头条baking and pastry arts apprentice Clarissa Roque placing 5th out of 23 competitors in her category, and 成人头条culinary apprentice Leah Patitucci placing 11th out of 48.
Of the competing in Kazan, 14 were also awarded Medallions of Excellence for their work, including Clarissa and Leah. In total, over 1,300 young professionals from 63 countries and regions competed in the event.
Over the past two years, both Clarissa and Leah have continuously won their way into higher and higher levels of competition, starting with regional Skills Canada competitions, then provincials, nationals, and finally earning spots on WorldSkills Team Canada 2019.
In addition to school and work, both competitors spent countless hours training in 成人头条kitchens alongside chef instructors and other culinary experts and coaches. Both students also generously gave their time to local media for news and radio interviews (see more below).
Upon her return to Canada, Leah will continue her work in fine dining at in Burnaby, B.C., and Clarissa will continue perfecting her craft at .
Please join all of 成人头条in congratulating these women for their outstanding performances on the international stage, and stay tuned for more stories from Russia!
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