WorldSkills UK 2011

In October 2011, come and join us in London for the largest international vocational skills competition in the world, WorldSkills London 2011.

WorldSkills London will be held at ExCeL London exhibition and conference centre in London’s docklands from 5th - 8th October 2011. There are lots of opportunities to get involved in the most exciting, inclusive and inspirational WorldSkills Competition ever. So if you want to support your country’s team, try your hand at hairdressing or learn about robotics, WorldSkills London 2011 could be just what you are looking for.

What is WorldSkills?

WorldSkills is an international not-for-profit membership organisation comprising of 52 member countries/regions dedicated to raising the status and standards of vocational education and training worldwide. Its flagship programme is the biennial WorldSkills Competition.

The WorldSkills Competition takes place in a different country every two years and brings together over 1000 young people from across the globe to compete in skills ranging from welding to web design. The Competitors pitch their skills against the best of the best and compete for gold, silver and bronze medals.

WorldSkills is the largest vocational skills competition in the world and attracts thousands of visitors such as schools, colleges and training providers, government representatives, employers and teachers.

For all the young people who take part it is an invaluable, unique learning experience and for the visitor it provides information, knowledge and inspiration. If that isn't enough, in 2011 WorldSkills is coming to London!

To find out much more about WorldSkills London 2011 visit the official website here