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Australians to participate in Technical and Vocational Training International Youth Forum
Hundreds of young people from across the WorldSkills community will come together in Abu Dhabi to as part of the 44th International Competition to “Think Future” about vocational education and training. The first International TVET Youth Forum will be held from…
National Volunteer Week Profile – Barbara Hawkins
Dedication, consistency and genuine care for those around her – these are just some of the qualities that make up one of WorldSkills longest serving volunteers, Barbara Hawkins. Barbara began volunteering with WorldSkills in 1986 when she was a TAFE…
National Volunteer Week Profile – Jody Ridgeway
Positions: Centre Director, Trades and Resources TAFE Queensland East Coast/Team Leader of the Official Skillaroo Supporters Tour State: Queensland Jody Ridgeway first heard of WorldSkills when it was Work Skills all the way back in 1988. A hairdresser by trade…
National Volunteer Week Profile – Rachel Sullivan
Position: Current Team Leader Skillaroos (since 2003) State: Tasmania As far as dedication and commitment goes, Rachel Sullivan continues to go above and beyond as an instrumental volunteer of WorldSkills Australia. Rachel has been involved with WorldSkills since her own…
WorldSkills Joins Mission to Strengthen Education Ties With India
A delegation from WorldSkills Australia and the Federal Government recently traveled to India for a two-day to mission to strengthen education and skills collaboration between the two countries. WorldSkills Australia CEO Brett Judd said the visit was a prime opportunity…
Australian Apprenticeships Ambassador: Mary George
For Australian Apprenticeship Ambassador Mary George, her determination to become a pastry chef began at the early age of thirteen where she started her own cupcake baking business. After watching episodes of MasterChef, attending food events and participating in French…
Practice Makes Flawless
Lily Campbell, a skin therapist apprentice from Riverina Murray in New South Wales, is currently training for the chance to represent Australia at the world’s largest vocational skills competition – WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017. Lily’s journey is supported by WorldSkills…
LOCAL PASTRY CHEF CHAMPION TO TRAIN WITH WORLD’S BEST IN FRANCE
Bossley Park local Mary George will head to France on Saturday 8th April for intensive training at the world’s best patisserie kitchen, Chateau de vault de Lugny in Burgundy. As part of her training as a member of the Skills…
LOCAL TRADE CHAMPION TO TEST HIS SKILLS IN CHINA
Jimboomba local Nathan McHugh will head to China on the 9th April to undertake four days of intensive training at the Guangzhou Invitation Tournament in China. The 21-year-old was selected last year as a member of WorldSkills Australia’s Skills Squad,…
YOUNG CANBERRA LANDSCAPE CHAMPIONS FEATURE AT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW
Alexander Halls, from Queanbeyan East, and Dougal King, from Charnwood, have been given the opportunity to create a garden at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, which runs from March 29 to April 2. Alex, 22, and Dougal, 21,…
Skills Squad represent Australian skill excellence in the UK
This March five of the Skills Squad members will be in the Manchester region in the UK for four days of skills competition against their WorldSkills UK counterparts. Each of the participating Skills Squad members were selected following their individual…
Female Trade Champions Lead The Way on IWD
Three of WorldSkills Australia’s young trade champions are speaking out on International Women’s Day to inspire the next generation of young females to consider a trade. Louise Azzopardi, Dusti-lee Franchi and Hannah Terry are young women excelling in skills fields…
WorldSkills Australia Backs #HeForShe Gender Equality Campaign
Hundreds of past and present WorldSkills competitors, volunteers and supporters have pledged their support for gender equality, through the United Nations’ #HeForShe campaign. WorldSkills Australia CEO Brett Judd said the organisation was committed to working towards gender equality in vocational…
Results: 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Competition
Congratulations to the medallists! Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this page and check out the highlights videos from the 2016 National Competition. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES SKILL MEDAL NAME REGION TRAINING PROVIDER EMPLOYER Auto Electrical Gold Scott Shearan…
WorldSkills Champions Forum
While this year’s national competitors are hoping to secure their place in WorldSkills Australia’s family of champions, 2013 Skillaroo Jessica Martin will be flying to Niagara, Canada, to participate in the 2016 WorldSkills Champions Forum. Jessica will join other WorldSkills…
Young jewellers wow at the International Jewellery Fair
It was Sydney’s turn to be wowed by this year’s national competitors, this time at the International Jewellery Fair. Tyrus Shay and Nicolai Tharaap Proesser demonstrated their jewellery-making skills in front of thousands of visitors and exhibitors from 27-29 August…
In Memoriam: Peter van den Berg
We would like to reach out to a member of the WorldSkills family who have sadly lost a treasured friend and colleague yesterday. Peter van den Berg was the Operational Director and Technical Delegate of WorldSkills Netherlands. If Peter was…
Young “Skills Olympians” chasing glory at National Trade Comp
As the Rio 2016 Olympians wrap up their celebrations, Australia’s top apprentices, trainees and students are preparing to go for gold at Australia’s largest trades and skills competition in just a few short weeks. These talented young people will join…
In Memoriam: John Hardy
It is with great sadness that we advise that WorldSkills Australia has lost another cherished member of our family. John “Johnny” Hardy passed away on Monday morning at the age of 71. Everyone that knew John described him as a…
WorldSkills Australia competitors named as regional finalists for the Queensland Training Awards
Queensland tradies continue to impress as four WorldSkills Australia competitors are named as regional finalists for the 2016 Queensland Training Awards. Amongst the talented young people up for the Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year award are 2014 National gold…