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We’re driving economic recovery in West Midlands with world-class skills

We have been working with colleges, training providers and employers throughout the West Midlands to provide support and opportunities for apprentices and students.

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Sharing our world-class skills

Chris Herron explains how our new 'Skill with me' masterclasses help to share our world-class insights from international WorldSkills competitions.

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Careers Advice in the time of Corona

Vicky Parting, Education and Development Manager, explains how our popular Careers Advice Toolkit is helping young people with employability skills and information during the pandemic.

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New digital resources launched to boost young people’s skill set and mindset

We’re proud to launch our new digital resources to enable more young people and educators, benefit from our insights from our international medal-winning training.

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Our valuable volunteers

In National Volunteers' Week, WorldSkills UK Volunteer and Alumni Manager Thomas Shirt celebrates the charity’s volunteers and explains why they make such a vital contribution.

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Delivering world-class plumbing and heating training during a pandemic

Ronnie Ferris, WorldSkills UK Training Manager for Plumbing and Heating explains how he gets competitors ready for international competition and how he's had to adapt.

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Peter Mucklow has been appointed as our Official Delegate for WorldSkills

Peter Mucklow, Director, Apprenticeships at ESFA, has been named as our Official Delegate for WorldSkills and WorldSkills Europe.

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How can workforce development help mainstream excellence in skills?

The latest WorldSkills UK Productivity Lab event – Mainstreaming excellence in skills through workforce development - took place via Zoom.

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From classroom to shed, spare room, bedroom or any spare space

Stephen Williams, WorldSkills UK Electronics Training Manager and Gower College Swansea Curriculum Leader Lecturer explains how he has redesigned his Squad team's training.

Our five-point action plan in response to COVID-19

We’re launching our response to COVID-19. These are tough and uncertain times for young people looking to get their first step on the career ladder.

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The benefits of taking part in WorldSkills UK Competitions

Education and Skills Competitions Co-ordinator Alex Agyekum explains what competitors, their colleges and employers can gain from taking part in WorldSkills UK Competitions.

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Changing it up from face-to-face to remote training

Daytun Unitt, Lecturer at Coleg Cambria and WorldSkills UK Training Manager for the Manufacturing Team Challenge explains how Squad training is still taking place remotely.

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