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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Ben Blackledge

Mark Smallman

Francis Chiwariro

David Kimaita

Peter F.

Puja Varsani

Mike Swan

The Operations and Management team at WorldSkills UK plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth execution and effectiveness of various programs and initiatives. They oversee logistics for national competitions, manage operational processes, and implement best practices in further education standards. By coordinating efforts across teams, they help inspire and prepare young people for high-quality apprenticeships and technical education, ultimately enhancing the overall performance and impact of the organization.

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