WorldSkills Update 4 May 2011

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Editorial: By Michelle Bussey,
Communications and Marketing Director, WSI

With the 6 month countdown to the 41st WorldSkills Competition officially underway, all sights are on London. It’s going to be a busy time for Competitors, Experts, Delegates, supporters and organisers of the Competition. You’ll see from this issue that everyone in the WorldSkills movement has been busy promoting, planning and preparing for London.

As we continue to move closer to WorldSkills London 2011, more and more teams are being chosen from our 54 Members. We admire the training and dedication it takes all Competitors to get to the WorldSkills Competition and wish everyone all the best in your final preparations and look forward to seeing you in October.

WorldSkills London 2011 has been busy creating resources and tools for Members to use in promoting the Competition; take some time to see what they have produced below.

Last but not least, the WorldSkills movement has entered a new phase with the launch of the WorldSkills Foundation. A key strategy in WorldSkills' 2020 Vision was realised with the launch of the WorldSkills Foundation in Madrid, Spain on 4 April 2011. The Foundation's purpose is to complement the WorldSkills Competition with a program of research, advocacy and education activities. In this way, the Foundation aims to achieve its shared mission with WorldSkills International to promote skills across the world.

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Countdown to WorldSkills London 2011

New! A dedicated Member area on the resources
hub of the WorldSkills London 2011 website

By WorldSkills London 2011

You can find the dedicated area on www.worldskillslondon2011.com/resources.

Select ‘I am a Member country/region’ and then click on ‘Show resources’. There are a number of resources, including the International fast fact sheet, advert and posters, so use the scroll bar at the bottom, moving it sideways to see more.

Have a Go campaign hits the road with Honda (UK) at the British Touring Car Championship

By: WorldSkills London 2011

WorldSkills London 2011 Have a Go joins Honda (UK) and the Honda Racing Team from the 2011 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) along with our sponsors and partners; Snap-on, Festo, dermologica, Craft Guild of Chefs and learndirect.

We want to challenge spectators to Have a Go at a variety of activities that showcase the skills required in engineering, beauty therapy, robotics and hospitality.

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One School One Country update

By: Chidi Okolo, WorldSkills London 2011

The One School One Country initiative aims to motivate and encourage primary school teaching staff and management to proactively engage pupils in learning about the skills and careers of other countries/regions. Participating schools will provide a programme of cultural activities culminating in primary school pupils welcoming Competitors and Experts to the UK and their particular school in October 2011.

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The Guardian skills quiz – test your skills knowledge today!

Do you have the knowhow?  

How much do you know about some of the skills and trades that will be featured in WorldSkills London 2011?

Find out your skills level by taking the quiz.

News from WorldSkills International

WorldSkills Premiere Experience 2011 update

By: Michelle Turpin, WorldSkills International

The WorldSkills Premiere Experience (WSPE) is designed for people in leadership positions interested with global skills issues, practice and policy, trends or new technology, networking and learning from other leaders in like positions. The WSPE is packaged to include visits to the WorldSkills Competition event, participation in the Big Conversation on Work Inspiration, WorldSkills Leaders Forum (WSLF), Global Skills Marketplace (GSM), as well as other conference sessions, study visits, excursions, receptions, networking and cultural exchange opportunities in the dynamic city of London, UK.

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Getting Ready for WorldSkills London 2011

By WorldSkills International

WorldSkills International and WorldSkills London 2011 are working together to prepare for the 41st WorldSkills Competition being held October 5-8, 2011, a global event that will be enjoyed by all who attend.

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Launch of the WorldSkills Foundation

By: WorldSkills International

A key strategy in WorldSkills’ 2020 Vision was realised with the launch of the WorldSkills Foundation in Madrid, Spain on 4 April 2011. The Foundation’s purpose is to complement the WorldSkills Competition with a program of research, advocacy and education activities.  In this way, the Foundation aims to achieve its shared mission with WorldSkills International to promote skills across the world.

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News from around the world

Will serves up a royal treat

By Harry Smith, UK Skills

Will Torrent is currently involved in an exciting new collaboration with Michelin starred celebrity chef, Heston Blumenthal to create a Royal wedding dessert for Waitrose. 

WorldSkills UK Alumni member Will Torrent (Team UK 2007) is currently involved in an exciting new collaboration between supermarket giant Waitrose and Michelin starred celebrity chef, Heston Blumenthal which will see him help create new desserts for Waitrose.

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SpainSkills2011: Spain celebrates its national competition

By SpainSkills

The Spanish competition, SpainSkills2011, was held in Madrid from 5 to 8 April. Opened by Princess Letizia and the Spanish Minister of Education, during the four days of competition more than 260 young people from all over Spain measured their abilities in 32 skills.

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More Dutch candidates for the WorldSkills Competition

By Skills Netherlands

In Rotterdam, The Netherlands the 7th edition of Skills Masters took place from March 24-26. Almost 23.000 visitors came to see the skills in action during the Competition. This annual national event also offers many job demonstrations. 459 visitors were matched to a potential job and/or education by special on site coaches.

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Startechs' Days – The Belgian Competitions

By: Skills Belgium

Startechs’ Days (or the Belgian competitions) were held in 8 different training centres from Wallonia and Brussels Region during almost one week (March 21-25). In connection to this event, skillsbelgium and its partners organized Try-a-trade, Try-a-skill activities for primary and secondary school pupils who also got the chance to see our competitors in action and support them.

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Upcoming WorldSkills events

Do you have events that you want to see here, send them to ellen.coppens@worldskills.org.