Success stories Archives - WorldSkills UK

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World-class skills needed to deliver ambitious budget plans

We say that ministers were right to recognise that its plans to level up the country, create jobs and put the UK at the forefront

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How I’ve benefitted from our global network

Daytunn Unit, our Training Manager for Manufacturing Team Challenge, explains how he’s able to bring back learnings from our international network and events.

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How I use international best practice back in the UK

Frazer Minskip, one of our high-performance coaches as part of the Centre of Excellence, explains how he passes on international learnings.

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Bringing best practice home

At WorldSkills UK, we use international best practice to raise standards in apprenticeships and technical education. But what does this actually look like?

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Looking back on 2020-21

Our CEO Neil Bentley-Gockmann reflects on 2020-21 with our annual review.

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What are degree apprenticeships?

Here are the facts about degree apprenticeships that you need to know.

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WorldSkills UK network honoured by WorldSkills Europe

WorldSkills training managers honoured by European peers.

Winner of WorldSkills Hero Award announced at Tes FE Awards 2021

Congratulations to the Hospitality and Catering Team at South Eastern Regional College (SERC)!

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Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week

Our Head of National Competitions and Careers Dee explains why showcasing apprenticeships as a prestigious career pathway is more important than ever.

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WorldSkills UK stars recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Today it was announced that members of Team UK, WorldSkills Kazan 2019 and our training team have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

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Team UK line up announced for EuroSkills Graz 2020!

We’ve selected the UK’s best young apprentices and professionals to take on the crème de la crème of their European peers at EuroSkills Graz 2020.

Cast your vote for the Women In Meat Awards

Voting is open for Women In Meat Industry Awards, finalists including Katy Godsell, WorldSkills UK Butchery Competition organiser and Codie-Jo Carr, 2019 Butchery Competition Finalist.

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