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Following Mo’s lead: why role models matter

Role modelling is one of the key ways WorldSkills UK can make a major contribution to improving diversity.

My experience at WorldSkills UK

Work experience at WorldSkills UK helps to give insight into different options available for future careers.

Competing internationally: why what the French, Germans, Dutch, Danish and Norwegians do matters

Professor David Greatbatch looks at funding provision and post-16 education across Europe and investment in technical education is increasing.

Term’s up – but reforms to come must focus on helping more young people

Business Secretary Greg Clark on how the 'Skills Olympics' is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the UK and help build the skills our economy needs.

Seeing is believing: picking up the CBI’s careers advice challenge

Poor perception of careers advice seen in 2017 CBI / Pearson Skills Survey - we have the perfect opportunity to reset.

Championing Skills at the Business & Education Summit

A skills Champion: Developing the skills of young people to help improve productivity.

WorldSkills UK: Reporting for duty in the skills army

Education Secretary called for a skills revolution - WorldSkills UK ideally placed to make a significant contribution.

Team UK: Something we can all unite behind!

34 apprentices in Abu Dhabi to compete in the ‘Skills Olympics’ this October are all being put through their paces in preparation for the challenge.

Brexit and a global future for our young people

WorldSkills UK supports British Council's report’s recommendation for young Britons being supported to develop ‘global awareness’.

Young people changed the election result; they’re changing lives too

British Council’s survey of young people's perceptions of the UK post-Brexit showed that Brexit has not drastically altered the way we are seen.

Our Abu Dhabi countdown begins!

We have announced Team UK, and the preparations for WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 begin in earnest.