Between 10 and 12 April 2017 MCAST is holding its first MCASTSkills Challenge. Over 850 students are competing in 65 different challenges in their respective fields of study. Challenges will be set to participants on the day, setting the ground for students to flaunt their skills and talents in various areas, including ICT, creative arts, applied sciences, hair and beauty, social care, electrical and mechanical engineering, media production, business management, and many more.

Challenges will take place in various areas of the MCAST Main Campus in Paola. Professional judging teams made of MCAST lecturers and industry specialists will assess competitors live against pre-defined criteria. Winners will be awarded medals, while all participants will be given official certificates. Industry is backing  this event through sponsorship as well as through their input in the preparation of challenges and judging process.

Apart from serving as a platform for MCAST students to show off their abilities, the MCASTSkills Challenge will be open to the public. Anyone interested in getting first -insight into the practical work that goes into MCAST vocational courses should not miss this event. The MCASTSkills Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and anyone wishing to further their skills, to learn about different study programmes available at MCAST.

Anyone interested in visiting the MCASTSkills Challenge may do so between Monday 10 April and Wednesday 12 April from 9am to 4.30pm at MCAST Main Campus.