We’re thrilled to be back in Manchester for the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2024, from 19–22 November! As part of National Finals Week, WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence is inviting further and higher technical education colleagues, employers, and stakeholders to join us for a one-day CPD programme. Focused on raising standards, championing future skills, and empowering young people and businesses to succeed, this event will mainstream both international and national best practices We have two CPD programmes available on 20 November at different venues: - Developing Skills Excellence at Tameside College -Technical Leadership: Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact at The Manchester College, City Campus. Additionally, on Friday 22 November, join us for the WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence - Global Community for Thought Leadership International Exchange at Oldham College. Hear from international partners, including Austria, France, Hungary, the Netherlands, and Romania, on key issues in the FE and Skills sector, with opportunities for discussion, best practice sharing, and networking. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a programme that’s shaping the future of skills in the UK. Register here: https://lnkd.in/df4N5mds Centre of Excellence, run by WorldSkills UK in partnership with NCFE
WorldSkills UK
Non-profit Organizations
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We use international best practice to raise standards in apprenticeships and technical education.
About us
WorldSkills UK is an independent charity and a partnership between employers, education and governments. Together, we are using international best practice to raise standards in apprenticeships and technical education so more young people and employers succeed. We’re a proud member of WorldSkills, a global movement of over 80 countries. WorldSkills supports young people across the world via competitions-based training, assessment and benchmarking, with members’ national teams ultimately testing their ability to achieve world-class standards in the biennial ‘skills olympics’. The insights we gain from training as part of this global network helps us raise standards across the UK. We inspire young people, whatever their background, to choose high-quality apprenticeships and technical education as a prestigious career route. We develop educators, by sharing international best practice, to deliver high-quality training and assessment. We innovate to help employers by benchmarking with skills systems from across the world to inform policy and practice, ensuring high-quality skills and boosting the UK economy.
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http://worldskillsuk.org
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- Apprenticeships, Careers Advice, Skills Competitions, Technical Skills, Role Modelling, Sponsorship, Careers Exhibitions, Careers Events, Industry Roundtables, Industry Whitepapers, Education, and Thought Leadership
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We’re looking forward to meeting delegates at the 2024 University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) National Conference today! There’s a packed programme centred around the theme 'Back to the Future in Higher Technical and Professional Education and Skills.' If you're attending, join Ben Blackledge Chief Executive, WorldSkills UK, as he delivers a keynote on 'World-Class Institutions Delivering World-Class Skills' in the afternoon session. Plus, don’t miss our WorldSkills UK stand—stop by and say hi! #UVAC2024
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Two weeks to go until the National Finals! Students and apprentices will showcase their incredible skills at the WorldSkills UK National Finals across Greater Manchester! This year, finalists will compete in over 40 disciplines, including 3D Digital Game Art, Additive Manufacturing, Welding, and Landscaping. These skill competitions ensure that competitors leave their training not only highly skilled but also confident and workplace-ready. https://lnkd.in/egDhJPvv Greater Manchester Combined Authority #WSUKFinals2024
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WorldSkills UK are recruiting new Training Managers. 🇬🇧 We have started our recruitment for 7 Training Manager roles in the following specialisms for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026: 1. Automobile Technology 2. Cloud Computing 3. Cooking 4. Electrical Installation 5. Electronics 6. Graphic Design Technology 7. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning If you are interested in getting involved, and think you might meet the requirements check out the roles avaliable 👇
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Celebrate #GreenCareersWeek 2024 with The Green Buzz! We’re excited to share a FREE new careers resource designed to inspire the next generation of green professionals! Created by careers expert David Hodgson (the mind behind the iconic The Buzz Test), The Green Buzz combines a fun quiz with real job roles from the booming green economy. Share this with your students and get them exploring amazing career opportunities in the green sector! https://lnkd.in/etPxjgzR #GreenCareersWeek #GCW2024 #GreenCareers #GCWTVETTuesday
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EDI Heroes Awards 2025 applications are now open! We are excited to celebrate the individuals and organisations championing diversity and inclusion within the education sector. These awards highlight our commitment to ensuring that young people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to get the best start in work and life. By recognising those dedicated to mainstreaming Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, we can catalyse real change and inspire others from all backgrounds. Apply now and help us celebrate the positive impact you’re making: https://lnkd.in/eezUg7n4 The EDI Heroes Awards are supported by Skills and Education Group and University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) #Apprentice #EDIHeroesAwards2025 #EDIAwards2025 #HigherEducation #TechnicalEducation #VocationalEducation #FutherEducation
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Are you passionate about the automotive industry? We have 7 exciting Training Manager vacancies available, including one in Automobile Technology, as we prepare for the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, September 2026! We're looking for someone with a talent for diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, along with a solid understanding of vehicle repair procedures. If you’re proficient in maintaining hybrid and electric vehicles and have experience teaching diagnostics and repair of ADAS components, we’d love to hear from you! If you or someone you know is ready to take on this challenge, apply by 26 November here: https://lnkd.in/eCm9f6b7 #Industry #FurtherEducation #TechnicalEducation #WorldClassEducation #STEM #DigitalSkills #BuiltEnvironment #Design #Hospitality #ExcellenceatWork #AutomotiveIndustry #WSC2026 #AutomobileTechnology
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As the dust settles on half term... and the Budget news percolates... I'm looking forward to a busy November focusing on celebrating the UKs best young technical talent at the WorldSkills UK National Finals in Greater Manchester, and really important policy development on the Government's industrial strategy and curriculum and assessment review. All great opportunities to show that high-quality technical skills development matters to the UK's future and the Government's opportunity and growth missions.
Emma Roberts, Director of External Affairs, WorldSkills UK, responds to the budget. https://lnkd.in/dzN-szZY #Budget
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We’re hiring for a Senior Workforce Development Manager to lead the WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence, in partnership with NCFE. If you're interested in driving innovation and raising standards in further and higher technical education, apply by midday, Thursday, 28 November 2024. #JobOpportunity #WorkforceDevelopment #ExcellenceatWork #FurtherEducation #TechnicalEducation #NotforProfit
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Enter the EDI Hero Award: Institution of the Year Award sponsored by University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) Is your organisation committed to championing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in higher education? We want to hear from you! This award recognises institutions that implement best practices and collaborate with partners to create impactful initiatives supporting EDI in recruitment and retention policies. If you’re running innovative programmes that empower students to access opportunities that may feel out of reach, this is your chance to shine! The EDI Heroes Awards are supported by Skills and Education Group and University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) #Apprentice #EDIHeroesAwards2025 #EDIAwards2025 #HigherEducation #TechnicalEducation #VocationalEducation #FutherEducation