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Pearson announced as official partner of WorldSkills UK for 2026 competition in Shanghai

The winners of this year’s prestigious WorldSkills UK Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Awards have been announced.WorldSkills UK is excited to announce the continuation of

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Tackling the Welding Skills Shortage in the UK: A Call to Inspire the Next Generation

By Air Products The UK is currently facing a significant shortage of skilled welders, a challenge that has far-reaching implications for various industries, including construction,

Winners of the WorldSkills UK Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Awards announced

The winners of this year’s prestigious WorldSkills UK Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Awards have been announced.

WorldSkills UK National Competitions 2025 open for entry!

Apprentices and learners are invited to showcase and celebrate their talents at the WorldSkills UK national competitions which are now open for entry. The competitions bring

WorldSkills UK Designathon: Showcasing Talent in CAD Design

WorldSkills UK hosted an exciting benchmarking event, Designathon, that brought together talented learners to demonstrate their skills in CAD design, utilising advantages of Additive Manufacturing.

New Careers Advice Toolkit Empowers Young People to Explore Apprenticeship and Technical Career Paths

WorldSkills UK has launched a new Careers Advice Toolkit designed to inspire and empower young people to explore apprenticeship and technical career opportunities.

Colleges Week 2025: Building Brighter Futures Using WorldSkills UK Benchmarking Resources

Colleges Week 2025, organised by the Association of Colleges (AoC), will take place from Monday 3 to Friday 7 March. This year, the focus will

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Heroes Awards 2025 Shortlist Announced

We are proud to announce this year’s shortlist for the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Hero Awards 2025.

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New Year message from Ben Blackledge

Happy New Year from WorldSkills UK! We’re excited for what 2025 holds. Ben Blackledge, Chief Executive WorldSkills UK, said: "As we look ahead to 2025, I’m

Celebrating Excellence in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: A Look Ahead to the WorldSkills UK EDI Heroes Awards 2025

By Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee, Chief Executive, University Vocational Awards Council

WorldSkills UK Cyber Hackathon: Showcasing Talent in Cyber Security

WorldSkills UK hosted an exciting benchmarking event, the Cyber Hackathon, which brought together talented learners from various colleges across the UK to demonstrate their skills

WorldSkills UK competition-based learning playbook launches today

WorldSkills UK is proud to launch its brand-new competition-based learning playbook, which for the first time brings together the full range of its training and