National Careers Week 2025

WorldSkills UK at National Careers Week 2025

WorldSkills UK is proud to be the official technical education partner of National Careers Week 2025, championing vocational education and tackling career snobbery. This year, we’re delivering two virtual events and launching new resources to support educators, careers leaders, and young people in exploring high-skilled technical career pathways.

Join us as we empower young people with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue rewarding technical careers!

Virtual Events at National Careers Week 2025

Championing Diversity – Unlocking Career Opportunities

WorldSkills UK is hosting a panel discussion featuring young professionals from diverse industries, showcasing their career journeys in technical education and apprenticeships. This event aligns with International Women’s Day 2025 and highlights the importance of diversity and inclusion in careers.

Speakers include:

Ella Witton-Stroud – Trainee Contracts Engineer, Narbeths Mechanical Services
Nihal Dhillon – Export Sales Manager, JCB
Kelsey Asante – Marketing Events Coordinator, JCB
Rosie Smith – Apprentice Paint Technician, Steer Automotive
Maddy Mottram – Level 4 Marketing Apprentice, Amazon

What students will gain:

Insights into technical careers in STEM, business, and creative industries
First-hand experiences from apprentices and professionals
An understanding of how diversity enriches industries

Date: Tuesday 4 March 2025 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Venue: Online (via Education and Employers)

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Becoming the Champion of your own career: Meet WorldSkills UK’s Skills Champions

Hear from WorldSkills UK Skills Champions who have excelled in their careers through technical education and apprenticeships. They will share their career journeys, competition experiences, and how they developed the skills, resilience, and confidence to succeed.

Speakers include:

Daniel Chesson – Digital Construction
Anastasiya Kovtun – Laboratory Technician
Adhithyan Srinivasan – Restaurant Service
Ruby Pile – Hospitality

What students will gain:

Real-life success stories of apprenticeships and technical qualifications
Career insights from Skills Champions in design, science, and hospitality
Inspiration to explore vocational pathways, from BTECs to degree apprenticeships

Date: Wednesday 5 March 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Venue: Online (via Speakers for Schools)

Register today

Access the New Careers Advice Toolkit

WorldSkills UK’s Careers Advice Toolkit is a brand-new platform designed to support educators, careers leaders, parents, and young people in exploring technical education and high-skilled career pathways.

🔹 Key Features:

Lesson resources – Ready-to-use materials for careers education.
Career snapshot videos – Short, engaging introductions to careers in CAD, cybersecurity, Industry 4.0, and more.
Green jobs category – Videos featuring experts and apprentices in sustainability-focused careers.

This toolkit is a one-stop careers resource, helping young people make informed decisions about apprenticeships, technical education, and future job opportunities.

Access now