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WorldSkills UK welcomes new Cabinet

WorldSkills UK looks forward to working with the new Government to boost skills, education and opportunities for young people. Statement by Ben Blackledge, Chief

Female competitor wearing safety glasses drills a metal piece at a workbench in a workshop, with electrical training walls in the background.

World Youth Skills Day Spotlight: From Competitor to WorldSkills UK Skills Champion

Discover how Ellis Stevenson went from Gold Medalist in Electrical Installation to WorldSkills UK Skills Champion, inspiring the next generation.

A group of plumbing professionals work together to install and adjust a sink unit in a workshop, with tools and fittings arranged on the worktop.

DEWALT partners with WorldSkills UK to support National Competitions

Learn more about our partnership with DEWALT to provide students and apprentices with training opportunities through the National Competitions.

National Finalists 2026 announced

Over 400 talented apprentices and students have advanced to our National Finals across 40 skills competitions, hosted in Wales.

Tribute to Simon Bartley, former CEO of UK Skills (WorldSkills UK) and former President of WorldSkills.

WorldSkills UK extends its deepest condolences following the passing of Simon Bartley, former CEO of UK Skills (WorldSkills UK) and former President of WorldSkills. WorldSkills

New research with the Gatsby Foundation on advanced manufacturing skills

We are pleased to announce a new research project, in partnership with the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, to support senior leaders and educators working in Institutes

Team UK announced for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Team UK has been officially announced for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, the international competition known as the “Skills Olympics”.

How the WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence elevates apprenticeship training providers

EAL sponsors the Metal Fabricator National Competition 2025 at WorldSkills UK, celebrating young talent and engineering skills.

Former competitors continue their journey as Assistant Training Managers

Former competitors continue their journey as Assistant Training Managers, helping develop and inspire the next generation of UK talent.

Aircraft maintenance workshop with WorldSkills UK competitors.

Rising Stars of UK Skills Triumph at WorldSkills UK National Finals

Discover who was crowned the UK’s most talented young professionals at the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2025.

How EAL and WorldSkills UK are working to close the engineering skills gap

EAL sponsors the Metal Fabricator National Competition 2025 at WorldSkills UK, celebrating young talent and engineering skills.

Team UK at House of Parliament celebration on 3 November 2025

Relive the action

Team UK’s outstanding achievements at EuroSkills Herning 2025 were celebrated at the Houses of Parliament event on Monday 3 November 2025.