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#SkillsChangeLives – Signwriting Apprentice – Chrissy Gensch
Creative, engaging and hard-working, 3rd year signwriting apprentice Chrissy Gensch is working towards taking on ever bigger and better jobs that challenge her to think outside the box. “Being an artist, my mum encouraged me to do what I wanted…
#SkillsChangeLives – Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice – Katrina Palmer
For Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice Katrina Palmer, an interest in science and maths and a chance encounter with an ad in the newspaper led her to a skill that is challenging, dynamic and consistently rewarding. “I was studying lots of…
Australia’s best young Refrigeration Technicians prepare for Gold
WorldSkills Australia is pleased to announce that ARBS will proudly collocate the Refrigeration Championship as an independent skill category from Australia’s most prestigious skills and trade event, the WorldSkills Australia National Championships 2018. 2018 marks the 8th year that ARBS…
Beyond the ATAR: Skills & Trades Pathways
Over the past few months, you or someone you know may have been one of the thousands of students who are weighing up their options after receiving, or not receiving, a single number: their ATAR. While it is a result…
Message from the CEO: Welcome to Skills Show Australia 2018
Imagine the most engaging and interactive event centred around vocational education and training (VET). What would it look like? A bustling hub of ideas, with 1000s of participants exploring their potential across dozens of pathways and skills. Who would be…
Western Australia Volunteers: Hall of Fame
At the 2017 Regional medal ceremony in Western Australia late last year, State Manager Fiona Johnson recognised several people within the WorldSkills Australia volunteer community by inducting them into the Hall of Fame. WorldSkills Australia – Western Australia initiated the…
Where are they now? Joiner Ben Madden
Ben Madden completed his Joinery apprenticeship with Spectrum Joinery, CIT, in January 1997; twenty years later he runs three successful business and employs eighty people. Ben said: “I always wanted to work in the trade industry; my dad was a…
WorldSkills Australia International Competition – 30th Anniversary
In 2018, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the WorldSkills International Competition being held in Australia. The 29th International Youth Skill Olympics was held from the 18th – 21st February 1988 at the then newly opened Darling Harbour Exhibition Centre…
New Chair & Deputy Chair of WorldSkills Australia Announced
At the WorldSkills Australia (WSA) Board meeting held on 18 December 2017, Kevin Harris PSM was unanimously elected to the position of Chair by the WSA Board. The WSA Board also elected Megan Lilly as the Deputy Chair. These new…
Where are they now? Fashion Designer Ashleigh Huntley
Ashleigh Huntley completed a Fashion Technology course at Ultimo TAFE Sydney Institute in December 2012. Originally Ashleigh wanted to be a costume designer but following her studies decided she preferred the fast-paced fashion world and the variety of skills used…
WorldSkills Australia in Abu Dhabi – Wrap Up
The outstanding performances of the 2017 Skillaroos and their Experts at the 44th WorldSkills International competition in Abu Dhabi successfully propelled WorldSkills Australia into the top 10 skill nations in the world. Team Australia and the Skillaroos placed 10th on…
Team Australia Excel at International Skills Competition in Abu Dhabi
The outstanding performances of the 2017 ‘Skillaroos’ and their experts at the 44th WorldSkills International competition in Abu Dhabi has propelled WorldSkills Australia into the top 10 skill nations in the world. The jump from 12th at the 2015 São…
Message from The Hon Karen Andrews MP – Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills
The Hon Karen Andrews MP recorded a message to wish the Skillaroos and Team Australia well as they prepared to depart Australia for WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017.
WorldSkills Volunteers: Vital, Fun, Fulfilled
Volunteers are one of our most precious assets. Without the support of our dedicated volunteers who give their time, skills and knowledge, WorldSkills Australia and our competitions would not be the great success they are today. Volunteering with WorldSkills is…
Follow our Skillaroos!
In just a few weeks our Skillaroos will be preparing to take on the world’s best in Abu Dhabi at the 44th WorldSkills International competition. We will be following their journey closely across all our social media channels throughout the…
National Skills Week
National Skills Week was the perfect opportunity to celebrate the champions of Australia’s strong VET sector, and to showcase the breadth and depth of talent that exists throughout dozens of skills all around the nation. WorldSkills was proud to be…
Fine Food Australia – WorldSkills Competitions in Butchery and Cookery
Fine Food Australia is the leading trade exhibition for the food industry. The event showcases the latest products and attracts buyers from restaurants, cafes, bakeries, retailers, caterers, bars, hotels and other food businesses. In partnership with Diversified Communications and the…
Where are they now? Printer Andrew Rajcany
Andrew completed his Graphic Arts Prepress Apprenticeship at the Sydney Institute TAFE in July 2003. Now, with almost fifteen years industry experience under his belt, he works as a Solutions Analyst at Fuji Xerox Australia. Andrew shares his experience about…
Where are they now? Florist Dayne Robinson
Participating in the Worldskills competitions has definitely paid off for florist and business owner Dayne Robinson. After competing at her regionals in 2011 and winning gold, Dayne went on to be a Skillaroo for the 2013 WorldSkills Competition in Leipzig….
Bricklaying Trade Skills and WorldSkills Australia: A meeting of minds.
Providing a plentiful supply of skilled brick and blocklayers to serve the brick manufacturing industry is challenging. While demand for brick homes and commercial construction continues to be high, the range of trade career choices available to aspiring apprentices is…