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Helping more young people develop their skills

We’re working with FE colleges to deliver our new ‘Inclusivity in Excellence’ programme.

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WorldSkills UK’s response to the Budget

Read our response from our CEO Dr Neil Bentley-Gockmann OBE to today's Budget.

Check out our resources this National Careers Week

Thomas Shirt highlights the online resources we have available to engage young people and help set them on the path to success.

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Dates confirmed for this year’s WorldSkills UK Competitions!

25 February 2021

Dates have been confirmed for the 2021 WorldSkills UK National Competitions cycle

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New research to help develop digital skills excellence

24 February 2021

New research will help us better understand the UK’s digital skills gap and improve opportunities for young people in the digital technology sector.

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A skills economy is key to boosting economic recovery

12 February 2021

Our CEO Dr Neil Bentley-Gockmann OBE explains why developing a “skills economy” is vital to boost inward investment, job creation and economic recovery.

Five reasons to do an apprenticeship

11 February 2021

In National Apprenticeship Week, Kimmy Kimani, Apprentice of the Year at the BAME Apprenticeship Awards, gives her top reasons for doing an apprenticeship

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Working together to reach more young people

10 February 2021

We have brought together our partners from across the skills system to form an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group.

New dates confirmed for EuroSkills St. Petersburg

10 February 2021

The new dates for EuroSkills St. Petersburg 2023 have been confirmed as 16–20 August 2023.

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Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week

10 February 2021

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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The new international education strategy and Turing Scheme

8 February 2021

Read our response to the launch of the Department for Education and the Department for International Trade's new international education strategy and Turing Scheme

Nominate your WorldSkills heroes!

8 February 2021

Entries are now open for the TES FE Awards 2021, including the WorldSkills Hero award!

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