Team UK line up announced for WorldSkills Lyon 2024!

Team UK will be aiming for glory on the world stage in Lyon, France, just hours after the Olympic flame in Paris is extinguished. Comprising 31 of the finest apprentices and students from across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, Team UK is selected, trained, and managed by WorldSkills UK.

Pearson, the world’s leading learning company is the official partner of Team UK for WorldSkills Lyon 2024.  

All aged under 25, these members will compete in disciplines including cyber security, renewable energy, digital construction, cooking, hairdressing, and painting and decorating. They’ll embark on an exhilarating journey at WorldSkills Finals, often referred to as the ‘Skills Olympics’, in Lyon, France, where they’ll strive for Gold, Silver, or Bronze in their chosen skill.

WorldSkills Lyon will welcome over 1,500 young people from 65 countries between September 10 and 15.

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Ben Blackledge, Chief Executive, WorldSkills UK said: “WorldSkills Lyon 2024 – think Olympic Games – where the prize is the world-class skills that UK employers are crying out for.

 

“The UK’s participation in the ‘skills Olympics’ will provide vital insights to ensure we can develop our apprenticeship and training programmes, to make them truly world-class.”

 

“I couldn’t be prouder of the exceptional young people in Team UK; they are fantastic role models.  Together with Pearson, we will use their participation at WorldSkills to boost the prestige of technical and vocational education, inspiring many more young people to take up technical and vocational training across the UK to help drive investment, jobs and economic growth.”

 

Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education Luke Hall said: “Best of luck to our remarkably talented competitors at this summer’s “skills Olympics. WorldSkills is an excellent opportunity to prove on the global stage that we have built a world class skills and apprenticeship system. I am hoping for a podium sweep from our apprentices and students in Lyon.”

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Freya Thomas Monk, Managing Director of Vocational Qualifications and Training at Pearson, said: “Pearson shares many goals with WorldSkills UK – celebrating the best of vocational and technical education, raising awareness and the prestige of the sector and supporting young people to set benchmarks of excellence in their chosen fields.

“I hope the Team UK members take pride in the fact that their dedication and talent have rightfully earned them a place in this prestigious competition.  The skills they have honed, and the standards they have worked so hard to reach, represent the very best our nation has to offer. Here at Pearson, we are cheering you on every step of the way.”

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