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Stop Press: Team UK Strikes Gold in Gothenburg
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
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
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
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
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
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
WorldSkills UK has been approved by WorldSkills International, the global hub for skills excellence and development, to run its new continuing Professional Recognition Programme.
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BABTAC Ltd announces sponsorship of UK Beauty Therapy Competitors
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
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
Skills Champion Darren Lewis spoke at the Festival of Education to showcase his success since WorldSkills London 2011.
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WorldSkills UK and The Asian Apprenticeship Awards become strategic partners
It is with great delight we announce that WorldSkills UK and The Asian Apprenticeship Awards have agreed to become strategic partners for the forthcoming awards.
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