31 students in Scotland, including 27 from Scottish colleges, have secured places at the national finals of the prestigious WorldSkills UK Competitions.  

After demonstrating excellence in their skill at the qualifiers, the students will now compete against the top apprentices and learners from across the UK in a range of skills at the national finals.  For the first time, venues across South Wales will host the WorldSkills UK national finals which will take place from 25 – 28 November.   

WorldSkills UK’s competitions embed excellence in over 40 skills and support learners and apprentices in developing the world-class technical skills that will allow learners to thrive and employers to grow. 

To support them in their training for the national finals, WorldSkills UK is providing benchmarking resources and events, through its online platform, The Learning Lab. 

Ben Blackledge, CEO, WorldSkills UK said: “Congratulations to the students on reaching the WorldSkills UK national finals.  Our competitions test learners’ skills against global industry standards, providing a powerful platform to showcase their talents. Over two intensive days of competition they will gain valuable skills and confidence which will turbo charge their careers and make the UK economy more competitive. 

“With employers all over the UK crying out for high-quality skills this is a fantastic opportunity for hundreds of learners to show they are ready for work. I can’t wait to see the finalists in action.”   

Gavin Donoghue, CEO, Colleges Scotland said: “I’m immensely proud of the skills these students have acquired in our Scottish colleges. This competition provides the opportunity for our students to now showcase their talents against their peers from across the UK. They have already demonstrated immense determination and tenacity to make it this far into the competition, and I wish them all the very best of luck in Wales.”