Web developer student shows off skills to win silver in national contest

A STUDENT at Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) has won a silver medal in the prestigious WorldSkills UK National Finals.

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Will Banham, pictured, a Level 3 computer science (programming and app development) student, competed in the web development category, showcasing his advanced technical skills, creativity and problem-solving.

His achievement places him among the top young web developers in the UK. The WorldSkills competitions, designed by industry professionals, challenge participants against rigorous sector standards, and develop high-level technical skills needed for future careers.

Also competing at the finals were Solomon Hackett, a BSDC T-Level digital support services (cyber security & networking) student in the Cyber Security category, and Milosz Bilas, a former BSDC student now studying for a degree in cyber security in Sheffield.

To reach the national finals, competitors first completed an online assessment before progressing to highly competitive regional qualifiers.