Skills Champions are integral to WorldSkills UK’s work in delivering skills excellence across the UK, helping young people thrive and employers grow. As inspirational and committed WorldSkills UK competition alumni who become advocates for skills excellence through WorldSkills UK programmes, Skills Champions use their experience and passion to influence, shape and champion WorldSkills UK and themselves.

We need alumni from all backgrounds and skills to join us and make a difference. If you’re passionate about seeing more young people succeed through our work and technical skills excellence, keen to share your story and get involved, sign up to become a Skills Champion and join the Network today.

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Why be part of the Skills Champion Network?

Only Skills Champions are invited to attend and speak at events by the WorldSkills UK team, receiving a bespoke monthly newsletter, emails with opportunities and training, and a dedicated point of contact. Click below for more reasons to join.

Exclusive events and speaking opportunities: You’ll receive invitations to support our external and internal events and activity, including with our stakeholders, providing the opportunity to shine, network and inform, with travel and accommodation expenses covered

Inspire the next generation: Work with us and the communications team to inspire current and prospective competitors through mentoring and content creation to share your insight and experience far and wide

Profiling through social media: Help promote skills excellence by sharing your journey and achievements on your own social media channels using the Skills Champion Asset Hub. We’ll also work with you to amplify your voice through WorldSkills UK’s platforms

Personal career support: Personalised career support offered by your key point of contact at WorldSkills UK such as CV and interview support

Training and community: Participate in exclusive online Skills Champion training sessions and events, designed to enrich your experience and expand your network, with a regular newsletter with highlights and email opportunities

Genuine commitment and interest in skills excellence: Being a Skills Champion is flexible, however we ask everyone to have genuine interest and commitment to the role as best as they can, seeking to contribute to the opportunities and training where possible, to make it a success.

This is voluntary role and WorldSkills UK covers all travel and accommodation costs for Skills Champions, including working with you to address any loss of earnings and remove barriers to participation.

Want to join? Complete the online sign-up form and follow up introduction call with a member of the WorldSkills UK team.

If you require support to complete the form or would like to discuss being a Skills Champion, please email operations@worldskillsuk.org.

Meet current Skills Champions!

Click below to hear more from our amazing Skills Champions about why they took up their role.

Dylan

“I became a Skill Champion as I wanted to give back. I am a third year Automation engineering apprentice at Amazon who chairs the South Apprentice Committee. I have competed twice before in WorldSkills UK in both Electronics and Mechatronics. I loved the opportunities I was given to develop myself and I want to share it with others so they can develop as well.” – Dylan

Rosie

“I became a Skills Champion because I am passionate about inspiring young people and showing them the power of skills. Competing at WorldSkills Lyon 2024 was my biggest achievement and now I want to help others see their potential and realise they can do anything they put their mind to.” – Rosie

Luke

“I became a Skills Champion because I’m passionate about inspiring the next generation of engineers and showcasing the incredible opportunities that WorldSkills UK offers. Competing internationally had a huge impact on my confidence and career, opening doors I never imagined. Now, I want to encourage others to seize the same opportunities—to grow, to excel, and to take their careers to the next level.” – Luke

Adhi  

I became a Skills Champion to share my STEM expertise with young people through WorldSkills UK. Because there’s no better place for one to start their career than competing with WorldSkills UK. Their industry network and training are incredible, and I want more young people to experience the opportunities, support, and inspiration that they offer for career growth.” – Adhi

Kerris  

‘I became a Skills Champion to give back after competing and use my journey to inspire others. Its given me chance to be a visible role model, take part in CPD sessions, Parliamentary events, EDI panels, and promote STEM careers. Being part of the network has opened doors and been a rewarding way to grow.’ – Kerris

Ruby 

“I became a Skills Champion because I believe in the power of growth and the potential within every individual. By empowering others with the tools to succeed, we create a ripple effect that lifts us all towards a brighter future.” - Ruby

Dan 

“I became a Skills Champion because I want to raise awareness around the opportunity WorldSkills UK presents young people. It has massively improved my quality of life and I hope to pass that experience onto as many people as I can.” – Dan

Kasia 

I feel so lucky and privileged to have taken part in WorldSkills, it has genuinely been one of the most amazing experiences of my life and volunteering as a Skills Champion enables me to give back to an organisation that has given me so much. I remember how it felt to lack confidence and to hear from speakers whose success felt completely out of reach. I’m honest with them about the fact I wasn’t a standout student, struggled at times with my education and had a previously unsuccessful competition attempt, but I kept going. I hope that by sharing this with young people, it shows that you don’t have to be amazing at a skill or subject initially, but with determination and willingness to learn, you never know what you might achieve and the life/career you are capable of building for yourself. If I could make it onto Team UK, they absolutely have a shot too! – Kasia

Antony  

“I became a Skills Champion to help more people understand the impact of WorldSkills UK. This platform is more than just a competition. It’s a catalyst for confidence, opportunity, and pride in technical excellence. I’m committed to raising awareness and inspiring others to explore these valuable pathways.” – Antony

Ana 

‘I became a Skills Champion because I want to give back, inspire the next generation and show them that with passion and perseverance they can achieve incredible things’ – Ana

Josh

“I became a Skills Champion because I wanted to share my passion in science combined with my experience and skills gained within a range of scientific subjects. I want to show young people that no matter what your interests are, if you are passionate about a particular subject then express it and it will take you far in the future”.  – Josh

Danny  

“I became a Skills Champion because I want to inspire as many young people as I can to help them achieve their full potential in their careers and personal development.” – Danny

Suzanne

“I became a Skills Champion to help inspire the next generation. I also wanted to give back to WorldSkills UK as competing in the Lab Tech competition in 2019 opened so many new doors for my career and personal growth”. - Suzanne  

Adam 

I became a Skills Champion because I felt I had more to give to WorldSkills UK. I believe skills-based learning is the future and want to share my story to motivate and encourage others to get involved, as I am confident it will have a life-changing impact. – Adam

Mircea

I became a Skills Champion so I can motivate more young people to give something they’re passioned about a try – Mircea

Eligibility criteria

  • Must have taken part in a stage of WorldSkills UK competitions (national or international)
  • Must be passionate and committed to championing WorldSkills UK programmes and skills excellence with professionalism and positivity
  • Must be willing to get involved and attend training sessions
  • Must complete the sign-up process using the online form with related agreements and an introduction call with WorldSkills UK

Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone who has competed or taken part in WorldSkills UK competitions.

However much commitment you can manage. We share opportunities and if it works for you great, if not, there’ll be others. We cover your travel, accommodation and subsistence,  providing as much support as possible to help you to volunteer with ease.  

Once you complete the sign up form, a member of the WorldSkills UK Operations and Careers team will be in touch for a short introduction call and to go through your form. 

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