Latest NewsApril 25, 2016In Memoriam: John KuilartIt is with deep sadness that we advise that WorldSkills Australia trainer/mentor for Refrigeration, John Kuilart passed away late last week at the age of 62. Those of you that... Read More about In Memoriam: John Kuilart
Latest NewsApril 11, 2016Competitor Spotlight: Mitchell CumminsApprentice 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.... Read More about Competitor Spotlight: Mitchell Cummins
Latest NewsApril 10, 2016WorldSkills Australia florists make ‘gloriosa’ showing at Melbourne International Flower & Garden ShowThe 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... Read More about WorldSkills Australia florists make ‘gloriosa’ showing at Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
Latest NewsMarch 7, 2016Competitor Spotlight: Melinda LethbridgeIf 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... Read More about Competitor Spotlight: Melinda Lethbridge
Latest NewsMarch 6, 2016Young jewellery competitor shines at Australian Jewellery Fair demonstrationVisitors 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... Read More about Young jewellery competitor shines at Australian Jewellery Fair demonstration
Latest NewsMarch 6, 2016Young cabinetmaker receives World Wood Day honours for second year runningBy: 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... Read More about Young cabinetmaker receives World Wood Day honours for second year running
Latest NewsMarch 5, 2016Axalta to sponsor Vehicle Painting category at National CompetitionAxalta 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... Read More about Axalta to sponsor Vehicle Painting category at National Competition
Where are they now?February 7, 2016Where Are They Now: Patrick JanesWhen 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... Read More about Where Are They Now: Patrick Janes
Latest NewsNovember 9, 2015Melbourne to host the nation’s largest trades and skills challengeAustralia’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... Read More about Melbourne to host the nation’s largest trades and skills challenge
Where are they now?November 8, 2015Where Are They Now: Dylan Di MartinoThree 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... Read More about Where Are They Now: Dylan Di Martino
Latest NewsNovember 7, 2015Korea Bound: WorldSkills Australia experts invited to judge the 2016 WorldSkills Korea National Skills CompetitionLast 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... Read More about Korea Bound: WorldSkills Australia experts invited to judge the 2016 WorldSkills Korea National Skills Competition
Latest NewsOctober 15, 2015Dreams come true for talented tilerLast 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.... Read More about Dreams come true for talented tiler
