EuroSkills 2021: Winners of the BTP division of the French Professional Team

CCCA-BTP, a partner of WorldSkills France, was present to support young people from the construction sector, who were competing in the 7th edition of the EuroSkills European career competition, organized from September 22 to 26 in Graz, Austria.

31 young people, all under the age of 26, made up the French Professions Team, which won 18 medals, among the 28 professions carried by France at European level.

A good harvest for the construction sector: two gold medalists, three silver medalists and two medalists of excellence

The construction sector is doing remarkably well, with seven medals out of the eighteen won by the French, which places our country third among European nations.

Of the ten young people competing in the construction industry, five climbed the steps of the European podium (one girl and four boys), with two gold medals in metal roofing and mirrors and three silver medals in carpentry, solier and stone cutting. Two young people, in masonry and painting and decoration, also won a medal of excellence, awarded to competitors who narrowly missed the third step of the podium.

This fine harvest of medals for the only construction sector at EuroSkills 2021 once again demonstrates the excellence of the skills and the extent of the know-how of young people, trained in the building and public works trades.

Companies and training organizations for construction trades can be proud of the young people they have trained, prepared and supported until the competition, playing an essential role in their final success.

Palmares

GOLD MEDAL: Donovan LEFEUVRE

METALLIC COVER

Trained at BTP CFA Sarthe (Le Mans)

Glot Fils Couverture company employee (79)

" I am very happy. It is a great satisfaction. I live this emotion 100%. I hope everyone can share this feeling and get involved in this competitive process. It is magic ! It is the culmination of a journey that lasted four years. When I got on the podium, I thought about both my business expert, who knew how to push me to my limits, the company in which I work and who accompanied me, letting me train in its premises, and to my companion on whom I can rest. "

GOLD MEDAL: Laura VEREECKEN

MIRRORING

Trained at the Lycée Le Corbusier in Tourcoing

" What a nice surprise ! I don't regret having put my professional life aside for two years to devote myself to EuroSkills competition. What motivates me from the start is the desire to go to the end, to go beyond my limits and to be able to compare myself to other candidates. With the EuroSkills, I learned a lot. "

SILVER MEDAL: Élie BERARD

CARPENTRY

On an apprenticeship contract with the Berthillot company

" I am happy. I am very proud. The last day of the test was difficult. I was taken by the time. But I didn't stop believing it, telling myself that my competitors had perhaps also made some mistakes. This medal represents three years of commitment and investment. "

SILVER MEDAL: Jessy DUMAS BOUGAIN

SOLAR

Trained at Gerflor, employee of the Aubonnet company

" I am proud of myself. I narrowly missed the gold medal, it came down to six points out of 800! When I was presented with my medal, I thought of all those who have helped and supported me and I said to myself that I was right to believe in my skills. This medal represents everything I have been through, from the regional selection to this European final. The pandemic did not deter me. I had set myself the goal of winning a medal. My passion for my job has helped me keep pace. "

SILVER MEDAL: Alexis TATIN

STONECUTTER

Employee of Atelier du Crocodile

" It makes me very happy. I am very happy. I wasn't sure what to expect. The gold medal came down to a few points. It was an adventure that lasted four years. I am very grateful to everyone who accompanied me along this journey and to the many people who trained me. I experienced a few moments of discouragement because of the health crisis, but I always quickly got back into the mix. When I commit to something, I go all the way. "