Star Van Wageningen to Shine on the Global Stage at WorldSkills 2024 in Lyon, France!

Star Van Wageningen, AIE Alumni

If you’re currently soaking up the French atmosphere right now, then bonjour! Secondly make sure you keep a lookout from the 10th to the 15th of September 2024, as Star Van Wageningen will compete in the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France!

This achievement follows Star’s impressive performance at the WorldSkills Australia National Championships in 2023, where she secured 2nd place in 3D Art and Animation with an impressive silver medal, alongside her fellow teammate Jacques Roberts, who was able to win 3rd place, both representing AIE. We are now thrilled to report that Star, the then student who was studying an Advanced Diploma in Game Art & Animation, Now AIE Alumni, continues to impress us all as she is currently competing in the same field but this time on an international stage.

Yes, you heard that right, she is competing right now as you read this sentence!

Securing a place to compete in this prestigious event is no short feat as it brings together the top young talents from around the globe to showcase their awe-inspiring skills.

Star has earned this incredible opportunity not only through her unwavering passion and skills in 3D Art & Animation, but also through her hard work and dedication, as evidently seen in her unwavering commitment to her studies through her time at AIE.

We are incredibly proud and eager to see how she continues to shine and live up to her name. Stay tuned for results after the 15th of September. Regardless of the outcome, her achievements continue to inspire us all, not only for the people at AIE, but also for Australia. Good luck, Star! Or should we say Bonne chance!