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Where Are They Now: Patrick Janes
When 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 always meant to work in an engineering-based trade. “I loved…
Melbourne Region 2016 National Team Announced!
After receiving an overwhelmingly high standard of applications the Melbourne Region Committee are excited to announce the applicants that have been selected to represent the Melbourne region at the 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Competition to be held at Melbourne Showgrounds…
December 2015: Year in review
It is at this time of year, as we rapidly approach the holiday season, that we all take stock of the year that has gone before us. As I write this and think back on 2015, I can’t help but…
Melbourne region announces Regional Competition medallists!
On Monday 16 November 2015, the City of Melbourne hosted Melbourne Region’s Medal Ceremony at the Melbourne Town Hall. The ceremony recognised the outstanding achievements of competitors from 20 different trades and skills categories who have competed in the 2015…
Melbourne to host the nation’s largest trades and skills challenge
Australia’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 National Competition will be held from Thursday, 6 to Saturday,…
Where Are They Now: Dylan Di Martino
Three 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 after Dylan’s Bronze Medal win that he was back on…
Korea Bound: WorldSkills Australia experts invited to judge the 2016 WorldSkills Korea National Skills Competition
Last 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 50th year, Korea’s National Skills Competition was held from 5-12…
Dreams come true for talented tiler
Last 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. Coordinated by Paul Baker, who works with Onsite Education and…
Next generation of trades and skills talent discovered as 2015 Regional Competitions draw to a close
With less than two months to go, young apprentices, trainees and students continue to vie for their chance to represent their regions at the 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Competition in Melbourne. The 2015 WorldSkills Australia Regional Competitions have been running…
WorldSkills Australia expert named as finalist for Australian Training Awards
WorldSkills Australia is very pleased to announce that Bricklaying Expert, Troy Everett is a finalist for the 2015 Australian Training Awards. Troy is an inspiring mentor, dedicating his time and expertise to nurturing the next generation of trades and skills…
September-November 2015: Ensuring young Australians have opportunities for the jobs of the future
By: Mark Callaghan, CEO The last three months have flown by for WorldSkills Australia. Two years of dedication to training and skills excellence culminated in the ultimate challenge for Australia’s best young apprentices, trainees and students in August as the…
Salon de Coiffure strikes gold again!
A small hairdressing salon in the South West town of Donnybrook has proved it is a cut above the rest, producing yet another WorldSkills Australia competition winner. In a tight contest, Sarah Tassone took home a gold medal in the…
Australian IT superstar comes out on top in inaugural WorldSkills Digital Challenge
The 43rd WorldSkills Competition proved to be a successful event for more than just the 2015 Skillaroos. 2011 Skillaroo Andrew Seeley – who won a Medallion of Excellence in IT Software Solutions for Business at the 41st WorldSkills Competition in…
Skillaroo Hayley Parker honoured as a finalist at the 2015 Victorian Training Awards
Over 500 representatives from Victorian training organisations, Government, industry leaders and supporters of vocational education and training converged on the Palladium at Crown Towers on Friday, 28 August to celebrate the Victorian Training Awards. Now in its 8th year, the…
Victoria invests in vocational education and training by hosting national skills competition
Melbourne will host Australia’s best apprentices, trainees and students at the nation’s largest trades and skills showcase – the 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Competition. Held every two years, the competition is expected to see over 500 competitors from around the…
Congratulations to our Skillaroos!
It has been a tough week at the 43rd WorldSkills Competition in São Paulo, Brazil for our team of Skillaroos. They were pushed to their limits and without a doubt did Australia proud on the world stage. It’s now time…
Australia’s top apprentices, trainees and students celebrate like it’s Carnival after victory at International Competition in Brazil
WorldSkills Australia’s team of 26 Australian competitors is toasting a fantastic team effort in São Paulo, Brazil, during the 43rd WorldSkills Competition on 11-16 August. The Skillaroos proved to be fierce competition for the other 54 countries in attendance, earning…
The Skillaroos fight to the end
The Skillaroos walked into Anhembi Park feeling tired but excited to take on the last day of the 43rd WorldSkills Competition in São Paulo. Over the last several months John Shiel, Expert Team Leader, has witnessed both highs and lows…
The finish line is near
The journey for our 26 champions is about to come to an end. With months of preparation and training now behind them, Brigitte Collins, Technical Delegate for the Australian team, reflects on how the Skillaroos have been performing over the…
WorldSkills São Paulo kicks off
After working incredibly hard to earn their way to São Paulo, the Skillaroos walked into Anhembi Park this morning ready to take on day one of the greatest vocational education and skills excellence competition in the world. The 43rd WorldSkills…