WorldSkills

Winners of the Skill M&E competitions could also have the chance to become truly world-class at WorldSkills, the largest international skills competition in the world.

This high-profile global event is managed by UK Skills and will be held in London in 2011.

WorldSkills is the highlight of the international skills calendar, the biennial event bringing together member countries from across the world to pit the talents of their young people against the best the world has to offer.

An exciting and engaging spectacle, the competition is open to huge numbers of visitors who get a close-up view as competitors battle it out against the clock and each other as they tackle the sort of real-life challenges commonly experienced in the workplace.  These events provide an international platform and focal point for nations to showcase the strength and quality of their country's skills.

Find out how well the UK SkillELECTRIC and SkillPLUMB winners performed at the WorldSkills 2009 championships in Canada as part of Team UK.

The WorldSkills competition has the following direct benefits for the UK:

• Move from competence to excellence
• Reduce skills gaps
• Minimise skills shortages
• Re-engage the disaffected

Find out more about UK Skills
Find out more about WorldSkills events 2009 and 2011