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Medals rain down on Team UK

Team UK deliver medal winning performance on world stage at WorldSkills Lyon 2024.

WorldSkills UK Chief Executive, Ben Blackledge, reacts to UK election results

Ben said “Congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer on becoming Prime Minister and forming a new Labour Government."

Young people competing in Manufacturing Team Challenge competition

WorldSkills UK National Competitions return for 2024

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham welcomes the National Finals back to the region

Team UK stars recognised in New Years Honours

Two former members of Team UK have been recognised in the New Years Honours List.

UK’s skilled apprentices and students celebrated at our National Finals Awards Ceremony

The UK’s best and brightest apprentices and students were recognised and celebrated in a glittering ceremony in Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall on Friday 17 November.

Entries open for WorldSkills UK Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Awards 2024

The awards, now in its fourth year, recognise those who are championing diversity and inclusion within their organisations and in the technical education sector.

National Competitions programme for 2024 announced!

47 competitions will be running in 2024 with two new competitions being announced in November that will reflect the shifting demands of the UK economy.

Team UK Strikes Gold in Gdańsk

Team UK, an elite team of apprentices and young professionals, has triumphed at Europe’s largest skills competition, amassing a total of 9 medals at ‘the

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DfE’s Hannah Sheehan appointed WorldSkills UK Official Delegate

Hannah Sheehan, Director of the Skills Journey Directorate at the Department for Education, has been appointed the Official Delegate for WorldSkills and WorldSkills Europe.

Young person competing in Sheet Metalwork competition

National Finalists for 2023 announced!

We are delighted to announce the 442 talented apprentices and students who have made it through to our national finals.

Ben Blackledge announced as our new CEO

The board of trustees made the appointment following an open and competitive recruitment process which was managed by executive recruitment agency Starfish Search.

Laura Leong working as part of the Centre of Excellence

Centre of Excellence set for expansion

In a major boost for young people and educators across the country, the WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence is set to expand, benefiting more than

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