News - Page 31 of 45 - WorldSkills UK

Young person competing in foundation skills Catering competition

British hospitality is best, so let’s serve up some new perceptions on careers to help fill looming skills gaps

3 December 2018

Hospitality industry has enviable growth and strong employment, but needs to successfully insulate against new labour market challenges.

Young person competing in Graphic Design competition

Being ‘young people ready’ is the answer to tech skills challenges

22 November 2018

PM calls for investment ‘in the future of the next generation by giving them a chance to develop their skills and begin a rewarding career’.

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WorldSkills UK and Youth Employment UK announce partnership

20 November 2018

WorldSkills UK and Youth Employment UK are delighted to announce their formal partnership to champion the voices of young people.

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Making your college world-class: WorldSkills UK competitions and quality outcomes

19 November 2018

Colleges are working harder than ever to ensure the UK’s talent pipeline is able to address skills shortages and kick-start young people’s careers.

WorldSkills UK Live finalists group

WorldSkills UK National Finalists 2018 Named

17 November 2018

The biggest and best interactive national skills experience of all time – WorldSkills UK LIVE – drew to a close at the NEC, Birmingham.

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WorldSkills UK LIVE – “Critical to Future of This Nation”

15 November 2018

Minister for Skills and Apprenticeships Anne Milton MP and West Midlands Mayor Andy Street hailed WorldSkills UK LIVE as critical.

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WorldSkills UK Appoints New Chair

14 November 2018

WorldSkills UK has announced the appointment of Rooney Anand, CEO of Greene King, as the new Chair of the WorldSkills UK Board.

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Skills – the hottest ticket in town

13 November 2018

Record numbers of young people have pre-registered for the UK’s ultimate live interactive immersive experience which will help them become the new highfliers.

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Our future is driving productivity through skills and tech

1 November 2018

Chancellor's Budget focussed on the productivity challenge and embracing the future, a philosophy that underpins WorldSkills UK's own programme.

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Celebrating our grassroots network

30 October 2018

In three weeks’ time we will be back at the home of UK skills competitions, Birmingham’s NEC, for our national finals WorldSkills UK LIVE.

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Levy change and Team UK mindset can help us adapt to new migration realities

What does the MAC's report's recommendation mean - that EU citizens' post-Brexit access to the UK should change?

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Gold and Glory for Team UK

Team UK - the nation’s top young apprentices and students – have returned from the EuroSkills Finals in Budapest covered in precious medals and glory.

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