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A team of 23 experts have been selected to train the 2017 Skills Squad in preparation for WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017. The 24 young men and women were selected to...

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...

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...

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...

Apprentice electrician Jason Kilsby is an ideal example of aspiration meeting opportunity. At just 20 years old, the boy from Port MacDonnel, SA, has always had a fascination with electronics....

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...

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...

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...

For vehicle painter Dusti-Lee Franchi, an unexpected passion led to a great career opportunity and bred an industry champion. At just 20 years old, Dusti-Lee didn’t originally have her sights...

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...

After three intense days of competition, the winners of the 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Refrigeration Competition were all smiles as they received gold, silver and bronze medals: GOLD MEDALLIST Nathan...

History was made last month as two extraordinary young people were announced the joint winners of the 2016 Ern MacDonald Fellowship. WINNERS: Sharlene Kidd, Perth North Region Peter Ives, Hunter...