A number of new journeymen received their journeyman's certificates
Newly qualified journeymen and their families turned out in large numbers for a formal ceremony at Hotel Nordica yesterday.
An impressive group of new journeymen received their journeyman's certificates at a formal ceremony at Hotel Nordica yesterday.
In total, new journeymen graduated from 12 trades, which are:
- Culinary Arts
- Waiting
- Baking
- Butchery
- Car Painting
- Automotive Mechanics
- Carpentry
- Cabinetmaking
- Plumbing
- Painting
- Masonry
- Wallpapering and Tiling
244 new journeymen received a gift certificate for a course from Iðan and other gifts from their trade unions and master craftsmen's associations. Several companies also gave gifts to the new journeymen in their respective trades. Additionally, awards were presented for the highest grades on the journeyman's examination in each trade.
Around 600 guests attended the event at Hotel Nordica to celebrate with the new journeymen.
Actress and comedian Saga Garðarsdóttir lifted everyone's spirits with a comedy routine.
Among the new journeymen was Hera Björk Jóhannesdóttir, who was delighted to be completing her journeyman's examinations in both car painting and auto body repair. The father and son duo, Guðni Magni Kristjánsson and Nökkvi Hrafn Guðnason, also both received their journeyman's certificates in wallpapering and floor covering.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the new journeymen on this milestone and welcome them to the ranks of industry professionals.
