Riverina students compete for national skills championship spot
High schoolers from Riverina and border regions competed in WorldSkills Australia regionals in Wagga. They are aiming for the 2027 national championships.
Students from six schools gathered in Wagga on Wednesday for the 2026 WorldSkills Australia regional competition. Abbey Towse from Kooringal High competed in lighting, audio, and vision.
This was in the entertainment category. She hopes to become a stage manager.
Mia Wishart from Albury High entered the food and beverage category. She aims to become a chef.
The competition tested technical skills and teamwork. It also tested how people handle pressure.
Entertainment industry judge Matt Rumsey said the sector is facing serious staff shortages. This happened after COVID-19 closures.
Young competitors are vital to the industry's future, he said. Winners move on to the Australian National Championships in Adelaide in 2027.
- Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Competition date
- Adelaide 2027
- National championships location
- 1950
- WorldSkills Australia established
Why it mattersVocational skills competitions help build careers in industries that need workers.
AustraliaNSW students training for shortage-hit industries; entertainment and hospitality sectors building their future workforce.
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