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Competitor Spotlight: Mitchell Cummins
Apprentice metal fabricator and WorldSkills Australia competitor Mitchell Cummins is an ideal example of how a little bit of support goes a long way to revealing a young person’s potential. Despite a long-held interest in working with metal, the outgoing…
WorldSkills Australia florists make ‘gloriosa’ showing at Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
The 2016 Melbourne International Flower & Garden (MIFG) Show was a busy event for some of WorldSkills Australia’s resident florists. National competitors Chevonne Nicholas and Elizabeth Lilburn presented on stage with fellow student Ellie Feery and their training provider, Marjorie…
Competitor Spotlight: Melinda Lethbridge
If drive and determination are indicators of success, then apprentice CNC machine setter / programmer Melinda Lethbridge is a force to be reckoned with. Hailing from Croydon, the 23 year old fitness buff has her father to thank for her…
Young jewellery competitor shines at Australian Jewellery Fair demonstration
Visitors of the Australian Jewellery Fair enjoyed a special presentation as regional gold medallist Chloe Biddiscombe wowed the crowds with a live demonstration of her skills. Chloe’s demonstration at the fair was part of her training in the lead up…
Young cabinetmaker receives World Wood Day honours for second year running
By: Steve Bulman Young Australian cabinetmaker, Kate Elstone has received yet another invitation from the International Wood Culture Society (IWCS) to represent Australia and WorldSkills Australia in the International Young Adult Furniture Making Invitational (IYAFMI) to help celebrate World Wood…
Axalta to sponsor Vehicle Painting category at National Competition
Axalta is the Principal Category Partner supporting the Vehicle Painting category at the 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Competition, Melbourne. Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colourful, beautiful and sustainable solutions. From…
Where Are They Now: Patrick Janes
When considering examples of young people realising their potential, 25 year old former WorldSkills Australia national competitor Patrick Janes is a clear stand-out. One could easily conclude that Patrick was always meant to work in an engineering-based trade. “I loved…
Melbourne to host the nation’s largest trades and skills challenge
Australia’s finest young apprentices, trainees and students are gearing up for the ultimate trades and skills challenge: The 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Competition, Melbourne. Supported by the Victorian Government, the National Competition will be held from Thursday, 6 to Saturday,…
Where Are They Now: Dylan Di Martino
Three months on from the 43rd WorldSkills Competition in São Paulo, Brazil, WorldSkills Australia is still very much a part of 2015 Skillaroo Dylan Di Martino’s life. It wasn’t long after Dylan’s Bronze Medal win that he was back on…
Korea Bound: WorldSkills Australia experts invited to judge the 2016 WorldSkills Korea National Skills Competition
Last month, International Experts in Cookery and Beauty Therapy, Ianthe Smith and Christine Churchill respectively, completed the judging panel at the 2016 WorldSkills Korea National Skills Competition. Now in its 50th year, Korea’s National Skills Competition was held from 5-12…
Dreams come true for talented tiler
Last year, Taylor Samson was a VET Student at Newman Catholic College, enrolled in the Dream Factory program. This year, he is on track to represent his state in Melbourne. Coordinated by Paul Baker, who works with Onsite Education and…
WorldSkills Australia expert named as finalist for Australian Training Awards
WorldSkills Australia is very pleased to announce that Bricklaying Expert, Troy Everett is a finalist for the 2015 Australian Training Awards. Troy is an inspiring mentor, dedicating his time and expertise to nurturing the next generation of trades and skills…
Salon de Coiffure strikes gold again!
A small hairdressing salon in the South West town of Donnybrook has proved it is a cut above the rest, producing yet another WorldSkills Australia competition winner. In a tight contest, Sarah Tassone took home a gold medal in the…
Australian IT superstar comes out on top in inaugural WorldSkills Digital Challenge
The 43rd WorldSkills Competition proved to be a successful event for more than just the 2015 Skillaroos. 2011 Skillaroo Andrew Seeley – who won a Medallion of Excellence in IT Software Solutions for Business at the 41st WorldSkills Competition in…
Skillaroo Hayley Parker honoured as a finalist at the 2015 Victorian Training Awards
Over 500 representatives from Victorian training organisations, Government, industry leaders and supporters of vocational education and training converged on the Palladium at Crown Towers on Friday, 28 August to celebrate the Victorian Training Awards. Now in its 8th year, the…
Victoria invests in vocational education and training by hosting national skills competition
Melbourne will host Australia’s best apprentices, trainees and students at the nation’s largest trades and skills showcase – the 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Competition. Held every two years, the competition is expected to see over 500 competitors from around the…
Australia’s top apprentices, trainees and students celebrate like it’s Carnival after victory at International Competition in Brazil
WorldSkills Australia’s team of 26 Australian competitors is toasting a fantastic team effort in São Paulo, Brazil, during the 43rd WorldSkills Competition on 11-16 August. The Skillaroos proved to be fierce competition for the other 54 countries in attendance, earning…
Congratulations to our Skillaroos!
It has been a tough week at the 43rd WorldSkills Competition in São Paulo, Brazil for our team of Skillaroos. They were pushed to their limits and without a doubt did Australia proud on the world stage. It’s now time…
WorldSkills São Paulo kicks off
After working incredibly hard to earn their way to São Paulo, the Skillaroos walked into Anhembi Park this morning ready to take on day one of the greatest vocational education and skills excellence competition in the world. The 43rd WorldSkills…
One School One Country & Opening Ceremony!
Yesterday, the Skillaroos visited EE Carlos Maximiliano Pereira dos Santos, a local middle-school in São Paulo, as part of the One School One Country programme. The program seeks to introduce young students to the world of skills and learn about different…