Opinion

Why we should aspire to China’s approach to skills

As he prepares for the long road to WorldSkills 2021 in Shanghai, Dr Neil Bentley is ever more convinced...

Neil Bentley-Gockmann
Neil Bentley-Gockmann
News, WorldSkills 2017

WorldSkills 2017: Team UK strikes gold in Abu Dhabi

Team UK has retained its top-10 position at WorldSkills this year, after our competitors bagged one gold, three silvers,...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News, WorldSkills 2017

Worldskills 2017: Watch the closing ceremony live from Abu Dhabi

Today marks the end of the 44th WorldSkills competition – in which representatives from 59 nations have competed in...

FE Week
FE Week
News, WorldSkills 2017

WorldSkills 2017: Spectacular opening ceremony marks the start of competitions

The best of British took centre stage with the world watching tonight as Abu Dhabi put on a spectacular...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

How World Youth Skills Day can help with social mobility

Inequality is a major problem for many 18- to 24-year-olds, but Neil Bentley believes WorldSkills UK can play a...

Neil Bentley-Gockmann
Neil Bentley-Gockmann
News, WorldSkills 2017

Team UK selected for WorldSkills 2017 in Abu Dhabi

Apprentices from Toyota, Airbus and Topshop are among 32 of the country’s elite learners who have been selected to...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
Opinion

Enter more female apprentices for skills competitions – it’s worth it!

Women have a raw deal when it comes to apprenticeships, but here are some steps we can all take...

Neil Bentley-Gockmann
Neil Bentley-Gockmann
Opinion

FE holds the key to 2017’s global skills challenges

Building a world-class skills training system is entirely within our grasp if it is properly supported and prioritised, says...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
News

Team UK prepares for EuroSkills with yoga, meditation and stress tests

Dozens of the nation’s most talented FE students found their zen as they prepared for the psychological strains of...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden