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Wales to host first UK international skills competition for a decade

Wales to host first UK international skills competition for a decade.

UK and Kenya sign international training partnership

The UK will work much closer with Kenya to exchange knowledge, ideas and best practice following the signing of international skills partnership that aims to

National Competition 2022 finalists announced!

We’re delighted to reveal the incredible competitors who have made it through to the national finals of this year’s WorldSkills UK competition-based development programme!

UK to miss net zero target without improved green career advice

A new report shows that young people who want careers that help the planet lack knowledge and understanding of which skills businesses actually need

Competitors Support Fund invites more applicants

The fund provides contributions to travel, equipment and clothing, care responsibilities plus staff cover costs for small and medium-sized employers.

Poland chosen to host EuroSkills 2023, whilst Germany and Luxembourg set to host EuroSkills 2027

An alternative location has been secured for Europe’s largest vocational education and skills event which will relocate from Russia to Poland.

UK and Netherlands skills partnership set to push apprentices further

WorldSkills UK and WorldSkills Netherlands will work together to build relationships between industry and education. Through the exchange of knowledge and ideas they aim to

INTERNATIONAL SKILLS OLYMPICS IN SHANGHAI CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

We’re extremely disappointed to confirm that WorldSkills Shanghai 2022, due to take place in October this year, has been cancelled.

National Competition Final 2022 venues announced!

Skills excellence will be coming to all four nations of the UK this November at our amazing 2022 National Competition Final venues.

Photo of Owen competing internationally in the cabinet making competition

Responding to the Queen’s Speech

Read our response to today's Queen's Speech.

UK and Finland sign international skills partnership

The UK will work much closer with Finland to exchange knowledge, ideas and best practice following the signing of international skills partnership.

Photo of Billie-Jo in Automotive Technology competitor inspecting a car

UK needs investment strategy with skills at its heart or will miss out on foreign investment

WorldSkills UK recommendations for skills to attract inward investment.

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