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Biography
Elizabeth Hale
Skill:
Hairdressing Competition Results:
Medallion for
Excellence
Excellence
Date of Birth:
02/02/1992
Home Town:
Ross-on-Wye
Employer:
Reds Hair Co
Training Provider:
Red Edge Training Company
Qualifications:
Working towards apprenticeship in IV3 Hairdressing. (Due to finish 2011)
IV 2 Hairdressing 9 GCSEs
Are you City & Guilds qualified?:
No
Competed in:
WorldSkills UK Hairdressing, 2010, Silver medal winner
What made you choose this career?:
I didn’t know what I wanted to do so I did a Saturday job at a little salon and fell in love with it.
How did you hear about competitions? :
My boss helps with skills training and some girls from the salon have been entered in the past and done very well. So she entered me as I was interested and here I am.
What are your biggest personal achievements so far?:
Just getting this far is a big achievement for me.
What’s your ambition?:
To become the best I can be in my skill.
What are you hoping for by competing for a place at WorldSkills London 2011? :
An amazing experience, getting to meet new people and possibly coming away with an extra qualification or medal.
What do your family and friends think about you competing?:
My parents are really interested and supportive whereas my friends don’t have a clue.
What would you say to other young people considering a vocational career?:
Whatever opportunities arise grab them with both hands; you never know what will come from them.
What do you think getting involved in international competitions could do for your career?:
Experience is everything so international competitions would look pretty good on your CV.
Something we didn’t know about you...:
I’ve got no secrets because I can’t keep my mouth shut.