Ben Blackledge, Chief Executive, WorldSkills UK said:
“It is encouraging to see the focus on both the standard of education in the UK as well as how we break down barriers to accessing world-class skills.
High quality technical and employability skills are key to successful industrial strategies. They give young people a strong start in life, provide employers with top talent, and boost the UK’s economic competitiveness.
At the heart of this opportunity are our teachers and trainers; by using our access to international best practice through events like WorldSkills Lyon, we can support their ongoing development, providing young people with the world-class skills employers need to stay competitive. By supporting Skills England to bring together education and industry, we are committed to helping the UK become a world-class skills economy.”
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