Yousif Sultan Alkurdi, ATA trainee, has won the gold medal in 2024 Emirates Skills National Competition. The event is organized under the esteemed patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, is a platform that recognizes the outstanding technical and vocational skills of Emirati professionals.
Yousif was the gold medalist in the automobile category and will represent the UAE at the World Skills International Competition, making the Academy recognized in this prestigious event for the second consecutive year. He proved himself as the best contender from Abu Dhabi by winning the pre-assessment competition, which was open to all UAE students. His journey to success was characterized by technical training at the ATA and ACTIVET workshops, where he honed and refined his skills.
In preparation for the competition, Yousif mastered a comprehensive set of skills necessary for the automobile category such as innovation, problem-solving, communication, planning, scheduling and creativity,. Notably, Yousef demonstrated exceptional proficiency in preparing surfaces with utmost thoroughness and care. Also, his commitment to safety, tidiness, and attention to details was evident throughout the competition and contributed significantly to his achievement of winning the golden medal.
A sincere gratitude to the ATA Team and instructors who supported Yousif throughout his journey! Their guidance and encouragement have been priceless. Congratulations Yousef and looking forward to more achievements at the WordSkills competition!