What is the WorldSkills Competition?
WorldSkills is the largest international skills competition held every two years in cities across the globe.
The competition hosts 1,500 young people from over 65 countries competing in 62 different technical skill disciplines, ranging from engineering and technology to creatives and hospitality.
31 of the finest apprentices and students from across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland were selected for Team UK 2024.
Case Studies
Learn more about former WorldSkills UK team members, that studied a Pearson qualification.
Rosie Boddy
Rosie competed in Aircraft Maintenance at the 2024 WorldSkills competition. Her passion for the aviation industry began when she left school, prompting her to embark on an apprenticeship with Airbus and complete a BTEC in Aeronautical Engineering.
Edie Hanna
After being inspired by volunteering in a children's hospital, Edie decided to study a BTEC in Health and Social Care. During her time at College, her tutor introduced her to WorldSkills UK.
Charlie Carson
Charlie discovered Robot Systems Integration through Northern Regional College when he was completing his BTEC in Engineering.
Ruby Pile
Ruby, who has completed a BTEC National at Level 3 and BTEC Higher Nationals at Levels 4 and 5 in Hospitality, is now working full-time at the internationally renowned Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa. She competed in Restaurant Services at the 2024 WorldSkills competition.
Simonas Brasas
Simonas is currently at Kingston University, studying for a BEng (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering with Space Technology. Prior to this, he completed a BTEC in Engineering. Simonas competed in Industry 4.0 at the 2024 WorldSkills competition.
Mark Kiss
Moving to London with his family almost three years ago, Mark was determined to study computing and secured a place to study a BTEC in IT at the College of North West London. He competed in Web Technologies at the 2024 WorldSkills competition.
Rachael Carr
Rachael Carr, a former competitor from 2011 WorldSkills shares how her BTECs and WorldSkills UK training equipped her with world-class skills that she still applies in her everyday life and has contributed to her career development at BAE Systems.
Hayden Jakes MBE
Haydn has had inspiring journey, from winning gold at the 2019 WorldSkills competition to completing his Pearson BTEC, to being appointed an MBE and now working with the Royal Air Force.
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