Young people

Dan: 3D game design

After competing in the WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, Dan began his career as a game developer, working as an artist at Codemasters in Birmingham.

Haydn – Aircraft Maintenance

Haydn won a coveted gold medal representing Team UK in Aircraft Maintenance at WorldSkills Kazan 2019.

Jordan – Architectural Stonemasonry

Jordan from Building Crafts College has been selected to represent the UK on the international stage in Architectural Stonemasonry. Read his story.

Graeme – Automotive Body Repair

Graeme explains how it felt to be selected for Squad UK and how our training has helped to boost his skills and set high ambitions.

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.

Billie-Jo – Automotive Technology

Billie-Jo from South West College explains the benefits of being selected to join Squad UK as part of the Automotive Technology team.

Chloe – Beauty Therapy

Chloe explains how taking part in our competitions has helped her to overcome her fears and has benefited her career as a beauty therapist.

Holly Mae – Beauty Therapy

Holly Mae competed at EuroSkills Budapest 2018, demonstrating world-class skills in beauty therapy and winning a Gold Medal and the Best in Nation Award.

Kirsty – Beauty Therapy

Kirsty reflects on how our world-class training programme has benefited her career and given her the confidence to open her own business.

Zara – Beauty Therapy

Zara from Pembrokeshire College was selected for Squad UK after winning a coveted Gold Medal in Beauty Therapy at last year's National Final.

Ben – Car Painting

Following winning a Bronze Medal at WorldSkills London 2011, Ben has built a successful career as a Composite Paint Technician for the Mercedes AMG Petronas