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WorldSkills UK National Competitions: Judges of the Year 2017

13 December 2016

During The Skills Show this year, WorldSkills UK Competitions judges volunteered over 275 days, setting up, scrutinising and marking the work of the National Finalists.

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Stop Press: Team UK Strikes Gold in Gothenburg

4 December 2016

The UK has struck gold with its best ever performance in what was dubbed a Brexit stress test - the EuroSkills finals in Gothenburg.

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Team UK takes on the best in Europe

1 December 2016

Flag-waving, music and enthusiastic cheering marked last night’s official opening of EuroSkills 2016 – with 22 competitors in Team UK joining the parade of nations.

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Team UK all set for EuroSkills Gothenburg 2016

29 November 2016

Taking place from 1 to 3 December, EuroSkills will see the most talented young people from 28 European countries come together to compete.

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WorldSkills UK 2016 Medallists announced at The Skills Show

21 November 2016

The very best in the UK were named Skills Show 2016 champions on a triumphant night for the future of the economy.

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Industry Representatives invited to join WorldSkills UK Moderation Panel

8 November 2016

WorldSkills UK is inviting Competition Organising Partners to apply to join the moderation panel for the selection of Team UK for WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017.

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Creating an Apprenticeship Nation

12 October 2016

WorldSkills UK was a very active participant in Apprenticeship Debate fringe meetings at the Labour and Conservative Party Conferences.

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Removing the fog from careers choice

To help clear the route to the ideal job, WorldSkills UK has linked up with educational provider SACU to create a unique test.

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The UK is the first WorldSkills Member to launch new international accreditation

28 September 2016

WorldSkills UK has been approved by WorldSkills International, the global hub for skills excellence and development, to run its new continuing Professional Recognition Programme.

BABTAC Ltd announces sponsorship of UK Beauty Therapy Competitors

23 September 2016

BABTAC Ltd, the British Association for Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology, has announced its sponsorship of the UK Beauty Therapy Competitors.

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WorldSkills UK Finalists announced for The Skills Show

13 September 2016

The UK’s top apprentices and learners who will compete in the finals of the WorldSkills UK Competitions have been announced.

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Skills Champion Engages Teachers at Festival of Education

7 September 2016

Skills Champion Darren Lewis spoke at the Festival of Education to showcase his success since WorldSkills London 2011.

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