An impressive group of new journeymen received their journeyman's certificates at the Hilton Reykjavík Nordica on 19 March.
A large group of new journeymen received their journeyman's certificates at a formal ceremony at Hotel Nordica this week. In total, new journeymen graduated from eight trades, which are:
Over 130 new journeymen received their journeyman's certificates, as well as a gift certificate for a course from Iðan and other gifts from their respective trade and master associations. Several companies also gave gifts to the new journeymen in their fields. Awards were also presented for the highest grades on the journeyman's examination in each trade. Notably, three new journeymen graduated with the highest distinction, earning outstanding grades in painting.
Around 300 guests attended the event at Nordica to celebrate the new journeymen. The musicians Sæmundur Rögnvaldsson, who sings and plays the trumpet, Þorgrímur Þorsteinsson on guitar, and Örn Ýmir Arason on double bass performed mellow tunes.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the new journeymen on this milestone and welcome them to the ranks of skilled professionals in the industry.