Young people

Rebecca – Automotive Body Repair

Winning a bronze medal in Car Painting. Rebecca now uses her competition experience to support young competitors.

Nathan – Automotive Refinishing

Automotive Refinishing silver-medallist and Skills Champion Nathan explains why he thinks more young people should consider apprenticeships.

Hayley’s beauty therapy success story

How taking part in WorldSkills UK competition spurred Hayley on to a brilliant beauty career.

Matthew’s Butchery success story

Follow Matthew from a butchery apprenticeship to Gold Medallist to assessor, helping the new generation of apprentices on their learning journey.

Victoria’s Floristry success story

How competing at WorldSkills helped Victoria on her way to building her own business.

Vicky – Forensic Science

After competing in the WorldSkills UK Forensic Science Competition at WorldSkills UK LIVE 2017, Vicky knew a career in Forensic Science was for her.

Vanessa – media make-up

Vanessa has volunteered as a WorldSkills UK Skills Champion to encourage more young people into technical education.

Sam – Mechatronics

Sam competed in the WorldSkills UK Mechatronics competition – he now works for Toyota Manufacturing UK, and helps current apprentices hone their skills.

Nikita – Health and Social Care

After competing, Nikita has since become a Performance Coach to ensure current competitors have the support they need to perform at their best.

Kim – IT Software

Kim won Gold in IT Software at the National Finals of the 2013 WorldSkills UK Competitions.

Kerris – industrial electronics

Kerris competed in the WorldSkills UK Industrial Electronics Competition, which boosted her confidence.

Kane – Commercial make-up

Kane competed in the WorldSkills UK Commercial Make-Up Competition and has since started his own make-up business.