Loyalist College graduate prepares to compete at WorldSkills Competiton in Bordeaux, France

Belleville, ON, Oct. 14, 2022 –Next week, the Loyalist College community will rally behind recent graduate Spencer Chandu-Lall as he competes at the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition in Bordeaux, France from Oct. 19 – 22 in the Mechanical Engineering CAD category.

With over 1,000 competitors from 58 countries, the WorldSkills Competition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students to showcase their expertise on an international stage. Spencer, a 2022 graduate of Loyalist’s Manufacturing Engineering Technician program, qualified for a place on Team Canada when he took home gold at the Skills Canada National Competition  2022 in May.

“We are incredibly proud of Spencer’s accomplishments and wish him all the best as he competes in France,” said Mark Kirkpatrick, Acting President of Loyalist College. “Learning in our state-of-the-art facilities and guided by the expertise of our faculty, Loyalist College graduates have a competitive advantage when they enter the manufacturing industry. We are thrilled that Spencer will have a chance to share his knowledge and expertise with the world.”

Mechanical Engineering CAD is at the cutting-edge of manufacturing and engineering design, using computer software to create plans with greater detail and precision across various industries, from automotive to aerospace. Competitors will take part in four days of challenges designed to test their skills in 3D printing, 3D scanning and parametric modeling.

Loyalist College faculty member Jeremy Braithwaite, Coordinator and Professor for the Mechatronics, Manufacturing and Electrical Engineering Technician programs, will accompany Spencer to the competition. Jeremy serves as the Team Canada Expert for Mechanical Engineering CAD, coaching and supporting Team Canada competitors during international competitions.

Loyalist College wishes Spencer a safe journey and good luck in the competition.

About Loyalist College 

Loyalist College is located on the territory of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, and the Haudenosaunee people. We acknowledge our shared obligation to respect, honour, and sustain these lands and the natural resources contained within. Ranked one of Canada’s top 50 research colleges, Loyalist College empowers students, faculty, staff, and partners through experiential, industry cluster-based education, training and applied research programs. As Ontario’s Destination College, the College provides job-ready graduates for, and knowledge transfer to, industry and the community. Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, the College is perfectly positioned between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Loyalist College offers more than 70 full-time diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs in biosciences, building sciences, business, community service, health and wellness, media studies, public safety, and skilled trades. Continuing education options are available through LoyalistFocus.com, including hundreds of online, distance and in-class courses, and through the College’s 100+ university transfer agreements. Loyalist College is a key driver of social and economic health in eastern Ontario. It contributes 3.8 percent of the Gross Regional Product, representing $396.3 million annually to the regional economy – based on an October 2021 report by Emsi. For more information on Loyalist College’s Belleville, Bancroft and Toronto campuses and Port Hope satellite location, visit loyalistcollege.com. To learn more about Loyalist College’s Centre for Natural Products and Medical Cannabis and the College’s Applied Research and Innovation Office, visit loyalistappliedresearch.com.

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