{"id":32465,"date":"2023-08-09T07:00:59","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T01:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/?post_type=story&#038;p=32465"},"modified":"2024-09-27T16:21:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T10:51:27","slug":"steven-harris-ramdev-from-worldskills-victory-to-global-mentorship","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/old.globalindian.com\/youth\/story\/cover-story\/steven-harris-ramdev-from-worldskills-victory-to-global-mentorship\/","title":{"rendered":"Steven Harris Ramdev: From WorldSkills victory to global mentorship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>(Aug 9, 2023<\/strong><strong>) <\/strong>It was a proud moment for Steven Harris Ramdev as he secured a medallion of excellence at the WorldSkills Competition 2022 in Aarau, Switzerland. Competing alongside 24 nations in the graphic design technology category, Steven showcased his prowess and emerged as one of the top four achievers. &#8220;The exhilaration of holding the Indian flag on that esteemed international platform was truly surreal. It was a dream come true,&#8221; Steven tells <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Global Indian<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The 22-year recent graduate from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nift.ac.in\/bengaluru\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Institute of Fashion Technology<\/a>, Bengaluru, has moved to Abu Dhabi for his first job. &#8220;I&#8217;ve been appointed as a vocational trainer at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.actvet.gov.ae\/en\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ACTVET<\/a> (Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training),&#8221; he shares.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this role, Steven is all set to mentor and refine the skills of the aspiring <a href=\"https:\/\/worldskills.org\/what\/competitions\/worldskills-lyon-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WorldSkills 2024<\/a> participants hailing from the country in the domain of graphic design technology \u2013 the very category that earned him a medal in 2022. \u201cI am deeply grateful to the government of United Arab Emirates for providing me with this incredible opportunity and entrusting me with the role of training the next set of contestants,\u201d remarks the youngster.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32476\" style=\"width: 719px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32476\" class=\"wp-image-32476 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/311317595_2000346813490860_7390000933325350320_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Indian youth |Steven Harris Ramdev | Global Indian\" width=\"709\" height=\"473\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 709px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 709\/473;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32476\" class=\"wp-image-32476 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/311317595_2000346813490860_7390000933325350320_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Indian youth |Steven Harris Ramdev | Global Indian\" width=\"709\" height=\"473\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-32476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steven Harris Ramdev during the WorldSkills Competition at Switzerland<\/p><\/div>\n<h4 aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The proud moment\u2026<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ever since Steven discovered the image of Shweta Ratanpura, the first Indian woman to win a medal in graphics design technology at WorldSkills, he was inspired to achieve a similar feat. \u201cI stumbled upon the image of hers holding the Indian flag in my college, finding it magnanimous, and feeling a deep curiosity to learn the story behind it.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Intrigued, he delved into all the available information about the competition. Prior to that he had been unaware that graphic artists could also bring honour to their country, by participating like athletes in an international competition of such a large scale. \u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">World Skills is the Olympics of vocational skills. It should be made more popular,\u201d Steven says, emphasising that even after 50 years of its existence, the competition continues to need more publicity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_32477\" style=\"width: 764px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32477\" class=\"wp-image-32477 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/311592295_2000346423490899_5414364418452164663_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Indian youth |Steven Harris Ramdev | Global Indian\" width=\"754\" height=\"503\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 754px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 754\/503;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32477\" class=\"wp-image-32477 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalindian.com\/youth\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/311592295_2000346423490899_5414364418452164663_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Indian youth |Steven Harris Ramdev | Global Indian\" width=\"754\" height=\"503\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-32477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steven Harris Ramdev at the WorldSkills stage in Switzerland<\/p><\/div>\n<h4 aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Impressive milestones<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Always in a quest to outshine himself the youngster has won 155 prizes altogether in school and college, both in art competitions and other extracurricular activities. Although winning at <a href=\"https:\/\/worldskills2022se.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Skills<\/a> is the highest achievement so far, his art has fetched him some extraordinary recognitions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Amidst the pandemic, he felt immense pride in the recognition he received for his artwork from none other than the prime minister of India, Narendra Modi. During the lockdown, he sketched two portraits of the PM in appreciation of his leadership and sent them to the Prime Minister&#8217;s Office (PMO) without expecting any acknowledgement. To his surprise, he received a letter from the PM himself, thanking him for the thoughtful gesture. The PMO also released a press statement appreciating his artwork, which resulted in numerous interviews on prominent media outlets, including radio, print, and TV channels.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CSBV_xTjWs8\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CSBV_xTjWs8\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Steven Harris.R (@stevenharris.r)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">As an artist, Steven experienced another exhilarating moment when he emerged as the winner of an art contest hosted by TrueFan celebrity shout out app. His outstanding portraits of Hritik Roshan and Tiger Shroff secured him the top position in the competition. The icing on the cake was receiving video messages from the stars themselves, commending Steven for his remarkable talent.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Also, one of the most cherished moments in the youngster&#8217;s life was being felicitated by then chief minister of Karnataka, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Basavaraj Bommai and minister for higher education Ashwath Narayan for winning the various IndiaSkills competitions and getting selected as the final candidate to represent India at the WorldSkills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. The recognitions that he has received for his accomplishments at various other platforms have made them unforgettable and special occasions for him.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Joy of art<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Steven was captivated by vibrant posters, books, illustrations, and all things visually appealing from as far back he can recall. Anything that caught his eye was promptly recorded in his art book. &#8220;Translating the allure of what I found captivating into sketches brought me immense delight,&#8221; he shares. His mother recognised his deep interest and natural skill in the arts, providing motivation along the way. She diligently documented every piece of art he crafted, nurturing his creative journey.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve consistently been someone who competes with myself. Upon completing each artwork, my immediate thought is always, &#8216;What&#8217;s next? How can I surpass this and create something even more remarkable?'&#8221; he reveals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\" {&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CKqIU6pDpDX\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CKqIU6pDpDX\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Steven Harris.R (@stevenharris.r)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Steven is indebted to his <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Guru, Sheshadri Mokshagundam who has been his teacher since he was a student of grade 4. \u201cI look up to him not just a teacher who taught me art but as a guru of life\u201d he says talking about the retired engineer who is the grandson of Late <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sir Visvesvaraya<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Mokshagundam \u2013 the acclaimed civil engineer whose birthday is celebrated each year as Engineer\u2019s Day in India, Sri Lanka and Tanzania.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steven is also grateful to his Pune-based mentor Satish Narayanan, founder director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designskills.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Design Skills Academy<\/a> and expert in graphic design technology for training him for the WorldSkills competition. He holds his alma maters <a href=\"https:\/\/nift.ac.in\/chennai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NIFT Chennai<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nift.ac.in\/bengaluru\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NIFT Bengaluru<\/a> in high regard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cEveryone should be aware of WorldSkills, as this could lead to a greater number of Indian representatives. It&#8217;s a prestigious opportunity that should not be overlooked. While winning can be challenging, even when you don\u2019t you will still be gaining valuable experiences,&#8221; he signs off.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Follow Steven Harris Ramdev on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stevenharrisr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stevenharris.r\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/stevenharrisramdev\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Aug 9, 2023) It was a proud moment for Steven Harris Ramdev as he secured a medallion of excellence at the WorldSkills Competition 2022 in Aarau, Switzerland. Competing alongside 24 nations in the graphic design technology category, Steven showcased his prowess and emerged as one of the top four achievers. &#8220;The exhilaration of holding the Indian flag on that esteemed international platform was truly surreal. It was a dream come true,&#8221; Steven tells Global Indian.\u00a0 The 22-year recent graduate from the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bengaluru, has moved to Abu Dhabi for his first job. &#8220;I&#8217;ve been appointed as [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":32485,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","story-category":[215,2252],"story-tag":[4743,6577,6576,6582,6581,4481,1200,6585,1068,4436,4435,4438,4887,4483,4440,4482,6574,6575,139,4520,6579,6584,6583,4437,4439,6580,4796,6578,4729,6586,4992],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Steven Harris Ramdev: WorldSkills victory to global mentorship<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Steven Harris Ramdev secured a medallion of excellence at the WorldSkills Competition 2022 in Aarau, Switzerland.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, 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