News - WorldSkills UK

Female competitor wearing safety glasses drills a metal piece at a workbench in a workshop, with electrical training walls in the background.

World Youth Skills Day Spotlight: From Competitor to WorldSkills UK Skills Champion

Discover how Ellis Stevenson went from Gold Medalist in Electrical Installation to WorldSkills UK Skills Champion, inspiring the next generation.

A group of plumbing professionals work together to install and adjust a sink unit in a workshop, with tools and fittings arranged on the worktop.

DEWALT partners with WorldSkills UK to support National Competitions

Learn more about our partnership with DEWALT to provide students and apprentices with training opportunities through the National Competitions.

Shaping the Future of Skills: Reflecting on the WorldSkills UK Qualifiers

Skills and Education Group reflects on the inspiring talent and future skills showcased at the WorldSkills UK Foundation Skills Competition.

National Finalists 2026 announced

Over 400 talented apprentices and students have advanced to our National Finals across 40 skills competitions, hosted in Wales.

Winners of Design for Diplomacy Announced

The Department for Education (DfE), in partnership with WorldSkills UK, has announced the winners of its Design for Diplomacy competition. Students and apprentices from further

Tribute to Simon Bartley, former CEO of UK Skills (WorldSkills UK) and former President of WorldSkills.

WorldSkills UK extends its deepest condolences following the passing of Simon Bartley, former CEO of UK Skills (WorldSkills UK) and former President of WorldSkills. WorldSkills

New research with the Gatsby Foundation on advanced manufacturing skills

We are pleased to announce a new research project, in partnership with the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, to support senior leaders and educators working in Institutes

Team UK announced for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Team UK has been officially announced for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, the international competition known as the “Skills Olympics”.

Enter WorldSkills UK National Competitions 2026

Apprentices and learners across the UK are being called to step into the spotlight as entries officially open for the prestigious WorldSkills UK National Competitions.

Design for Diplomacy: The Gift Challenge Launches

17 February 2026

Launch of an exciting new national competition to celebrate the next generation of English talent, innovation and craftsmanship.

How the WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence elevates apprenticeship training providers

12 February 2026

EAL sponsors the Metal Fabricator National Competition 2025 at WorldSkills UK, celebrating young talent and engineering skills.

Former competitors continue their journey as Assistant Training Managers

16 December 2025

Former competitors continue their journey as Assistant Training Managers, helping develop and inspire the next generation of UK talent.