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Local Skills Champion urges MP to stand up and show support for young people

Isla McLarty has highlighted Martin Docherty-Hughes, MP for West Dunbartonshire’s support for young people in his constituency by signing the WorldSkills UK Pledge.

Do you have what it takes to train world-beating apprentices in Industrial Electronics?

WorldSkills UK is looking to appoint an Expert to devise and manage a training programme for UK competitors in Industrial Electronics.

WorldSkills Sao Paulo 2015 inspired garden wins Gold at Bloom 2016

Joan Scott, Assistant Principal, The Trafford College Group has been announced as the winner of the first WorldSkills Unsung Hero Award.

WorldSkills UK Champions Triumph at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016

Former WorldSkills UK Competitors have dominated this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Silver Medallist Shayne Hadland joins UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge

Shayne Hadland, WorldSkills UK Champion and Silver Medallist at WorldSkills São Paulo 2015, was guest of honour at the UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge.

WorldSkills Team UK Floristry alumni to create spectacular exhibit at Chelsea Flower Show for Queen’s 90th birthday

Joseph Massie, five-time RHS Gold Medal Winner, has been commissioned to create a floral installation at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016.

New portal launched to support providers implement the apprenticeship reforms

The new Future Apprenticeships portal launched today is the ‘go to place’ to support the professional development of the provider workforce.

Team UK announced for EuroSkills Gothenburg 2016

Talented apprentices and learners to compete at Europe’s largest skills competition.

Launch of Professional Development Programme

WorldSkills UK is launching a Professional Development Programme for teaching professionals and employers.

Help train Squad and Team UK for WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017

WorldSkills UK is currently working to identify suitable Experts to support Squad UK continued training programme.

Award-winning volunteer development scheme opens for 2016

More than 3,000 young people have gained valuable work experience and career-related skills while volunteering at The Skills Show.

WorldSkills UK congratulates Skills Austria on winning the bid to host EuroSkills 2020

WorldSkills Europe has announced that Skills Austria, part of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, will host the EuroSkills Competition in the city of Graz.