Young people

Joel – CNC Milling

Joel explains how taking part in WorldSkills UK Competitions has developed his personal and technical skills and encourages young people to get involved.

Eden’s cookery success story

Follow Eden's story from student to chef de partie in a five-star restaurant in just one year.

Danny – Cookery

Danny competed in WorldSkills UK Cooking Competitions locally, nationally and internationally, eventually landing a prestigious job at Momofuku New York.

Chloe – Cooking

Chloe was selected for the Squad UK Cooking team after winning a Gold Medal in Culinary Arts in 2018.

Steven – Cooking

Steven is part of the Squad UK Cooking team. Find out how taking part in our international development programme has boosted his culinary skills.

Ben – Cooking

Discover how Ben's career has progressed since WorldSkills London 2011 to become head chef at one of London's top restaurants.

Aiyeesha – Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts national finalist Aiyeesha explains how taking part in WorldSkills UK Competitions has benefited her career as a chef de partie.

Abigail – CNC Milling

Abigail heard about WorldSkills UK Competitions by helping out at her employer stand, BAE Systems, at the National Finals at WorldSkills UK LIVE.

Kane – Commercial make-up

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

Sam – Cooking

Sam, who’s been selected to compete in Cooking as part of Team UK, explains how his WorldSkills UK experience has given him skills to succeed.

Ashleigh – Cooking

Ashleigh explains how competing has helped her perform at a world-class standard and how she felt being selected for Squad UK.

Cameron – Cyber Security

Cameron is part of the Squad UK Cyber Security team. Discover how our training has improved his technical and mindset skills.