Excellence and World Class Skills Aidan Jones Project Director WorldSkills London 2011 Ltd A subsidiary of UK Skills

Introducing UK Skills UK Skills seeks to improve the standard of skills in the UK by supporting competitions and awards

Virtuous Cycle for Skills Raised skills Improved productivity for individuals Improved profitability for business Improved tax take for the government More money to invest in skills More hospitals, schools, etc for our communities

WorldSkills UK UK’s regional and national skills competitions 70 skills competitions run across in five sectors Designed by industry experts 2,112 competitors in 2008 Entries open 7January 2009 Entries close 9 April 2009 Competitions held April to July 2009 Register your interest on website now

Benefits of Competitions For competitors Benchmark success Inspires young people to achieve their potential Chance to test own abilities against that of peers Opportunity to represent their college – or country Opportunity to receive the best personal training & development the UK has to offer

Benefits of Competitions For colleges, universities and training providers Helps tutors to raise standards Enlivens teaching of skills Provides the opportunity to showcase their students’ achievements Involvement in competitions can help raise the profile Ofsted recognises the benefits of being involved in skills competitions

Benefits of Competitions For employers Differentiates their business Attracts other talented young people as employees Provides marketing opportunities Promotes the industry and skills required to sustain it Benchmarks employees’ skills against other businesses Helps meet Corporate Social Responsibility objectives

WorldSkills London October 2011 at ExCeL London 1,200 competitors 60 nations involved 250,000 visitors 45 skills UK hopes to compete in 39 competitions

In 2011… Telecommunication Distribution Technology Manufacturing Team Challenge Mechatronics Mechanical Engineering & Design – CAD IT/ Software Applications Wall & Floor Tiling Autobody Repair Painting & Decorating Ladies / Mens Hairdressing Confectioner / Pastry Cook Automobile Technology Fashion Technology Electrical Installations CNC Turning CNC Milling Welding Printing Plumbing & Heating Web Design Bricklaying Stonemasonry Cabinetmaking Joinery Carpentry Jewellery Floristry Electronics The UK hopes to compete in the following skills: Cooking Restaurant Service Car Painting Landscape Gardening Refrigeration IT PC/Network Support Graphic Design Technology Caring Mobile Robotics Plastering Aircraft Mechanics Beauty Therapy

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