Rianne Chester
- Age: 22 years
Competitor in Skill: Beauty Therapy
Country: United Kingdom
How did you get interested in your skill?
I wasn’t interested at first in Beauty Therapy, I didn’t know what I wanted to do when I was leaving school. I went to Warrington Collegiate and visited the Beauty School there as a last option. When I went to the induction day I fell in love with it and couldn’t imagine doing anything else.
Where did you do your training for your skill?
I trained at Warrington Collegiate
How did you first find out about your Member organization and its programs?
I competed in the WorldSkills UK Skills Competitions and I was asked to compete for a place in Squad and Team UK for WorldSkills Leipzig 2013. Unfortunately I didn’t get through but was invited back to try out for WorldSkills São Paulo 2015.
Who influenced you to pursue your skill as a career?
My mum, she suggested it as she thought I would be good at it.
What is your experience in participating with your Member organization?
I have been training with Squad and Team UK for four years and through WorldSkills UK I have trained with some of the best people in the industry.
Describe your most memorable moment so far with WorldSkills?
Getting selected for Team UK and winning Silver at EuroSkills Lille 2014.
Describe what your experience has been since your involvement with WorldSkills?
I have been training with Squad and Team UK for four years and through WorldSkills UK I have trained with some of the best people in the industry.
Did participating in the skills competitions and training for WorldSkills help you progress in your skill? Please describe.
Being involved with WorldSkills has changed my life completely. Before I started competing I was working in a Salon and now I have my own business and I am looking to expand.
What do you currently do? Where do you work?
I run my own business Beauty by Rianne.
What are your future career aspirations?
I want to grow my business and maybe go into teaching so I can pass on my skills and encourage young people to participate in WorldSkills UK Skills Competitions.