WorldSkills UK

10/09/2026

drives system-level impact spanning broader shifts in economy, society, and government policy.

A new report examines pathways to impact at various levels based on experiences from WorldSkills Costa Rica, WorldSkills Japan, and WorldSkills UK. The findings show how WorldSkills Competitions can facilitate approaches and pathways for Members around the world that help achieve goals and generate system-level impact within their country or region.

Learn more: https://worldskills.org/what/projects/system-level-impact-worldskills/

10/09/2026

Just one week to go until Champion Connect: Adopt a Winning Mindset. A brilliant opportunity open to all WorldSkills UK National Finalists!

With the National Finals 2026 getting closer, now is the time to get your mindset competition-ready.

Join our Skills Champions to hear how they developed the commitment, focus and ability to manage distractions needed to perform at their best in competition.

They’ll share their experiences, practical advice and how practice helped them develop a winning mindset. There will also be a live Q&A, giving you the chance to ask questions and learn directly from those who have competed before.

Thursday 17 September
Session 1: 1.30–2.30pm
Session 2: 6.30–7.30pm

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from our Skills Champions and strengthen your winning mindset ahead of the National Finals 2026. Free to attend! Register here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xwsSS0

09/09/2026

Calling all WorldSkills UK National Finalists – what does it take to develop a winning mindset?
Join our online sessions, connecting Skills Champions with current National Finalists to help you get competition-ready

Hear from Skills Champions:
Adhi – Silver, Additive Manufacturing
Tonicha – Medallion for Excellence, Laboratory Technician
Isaac – Bronze, Web Development

They’ll share their competition experiences and the techniques they used to stay committed, focused and motivated.

Thursday 17 September | 1:30–2:30pm

Pick up practical tips, hear first-hand experiences and put your questions to our Skills Champions as you prepare for the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2026.

Sign up here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0y8FY60

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

We’re pleased to announce that the WorldSkills UK National Finals will be coming to London in 2027 and 2028!

Delivered in partnership with the Mayor of London, the Finals will be the capital’s biggest celebration of skills since WorldSkills London 2011.

Capital City College (Mosaic@Soho), Waltham Forest College and LSEC Bromley have been named as the first host venues.

The Finals will bring together talented apprentices and students from across the UK to compete in more than 40 skills, spanning engineering and manufacturing, digital, health, hospitality and the built environment.

Bringing the National Finals into colleges and communities across the capital will give thousands of young people the opportunity to see skills excellence in action and be inspired by the careers that technical education and apprenticeships can unlock.

The WorldSkills UK National Finals will officially move to London in November, following this year’s Finals in South Wales, which has hosted the event since 2025.

Read more here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0y7NSV0

07/09/2026

The excitement is building as we’re officially just 15 days away from WorldSkills Shanghai!

In just 15 days, Team UK will take to the international stage, ready to showcase their skills, talent and dedication alongside the very best from around the world, competing in the world’s biggest skills competition, known as the ‘Skills Olympics’.

After months of intensive training and preparation, the moment is almost here.

We’re incredibly proud of Team UK and can’t wait to cheer them on as they represent the UK on the world stage.

Meet the individuals who make up Team UK: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0y6qwQ0

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04/09/2026

After arriving in Wales aged 16 and learning English from scratch, Yuliia’s skills journey has taken her from competing in Restaurant Services at WorldSkills UK Competitions to representing Team UK at .

Through skills competition and world-class training, she has taken her skills to the next level and is now ready to compete against the best young professionals from across the globe.

“Being selected for Team UK is the proudest moment of my life. When I came to the UK, I never imagined I would get this far.”

Read Yuliia’s inspiring story: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0y4C5d0

We’re all rooting for you, Yuliia!

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27/08/2026

Emily’s journey to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

What started with Emily deciding to “give it a go” has taken her from an apprenticeship at Toyota Manufacturing UK to representing Team UK on the world stage.

After leaving university during her first year in search of a more hands-on way to learn, Emily found her path through an apprenticeship. She is now a qualified Mechatronics Maintenance Technician and is preparing to compete alongside her teammate and now best friend, Liz, in Shanghai.

Her WorldSkills journey has helped her develop her technical skills, problem-solving abilities and, most importantly, her confidence. “I never would have thought I could do it, but I’ve been selected for Team UK now. If you don’t give it a go, you’ll never know.”

Read Emily’s inspiring story and discover how an apprenticeship and WorldSkills have helped her take her skills to the next level: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xN3730

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25/08/2026

Katie’s journey to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

From starting an apprenticeship at Reds Hair Company to becoming UK’s best young hairdresser, Katie’s journey has taken her all the way to Team UK.

After winning Gold at the WorldSkills UK National Finals 2024 and competing at EuroSkills Herning 2025, Katie is now preparing to represent the UK in Shanghai.

Her WorldSkills journey has not only strengthened her technical skills, but also her confidence, communication and ability to perform under pressure.

Find out more about Katie’s journey and her advice for the next generation of competitors: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xM-jc0

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23/08/2026

30 Days to Go! We are officially one month away from the Opening Ceremony of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026! The countdown is well and truly on.

In just 30 days, Team UK will be heading to Shanghai to compete against the very best young skilled professionals from around the world.

After months of dedication, training and preparation, our competitors are getting closer to the moment they’ve been working towards. The Opening Ceremony will mark the start of an incredible journey for Team UK as they take to the world stage.

Want to get to know the people behind Team UK? We’ve been sharing their inspiring stories, journeys and what motivated them to compete. Take a look and find out more about those representing the UK at the ‘skills Olympics’: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0xMZ590

Let’s go, Team UK!

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