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Skillaroos visit the Australian Embassy in Berlin
During their short time in Berlin the 2013 Team Australia Skillaroos were hosted for a traditional Australian morning tea at the Australian Embassy located in the city centre. Sue McQualter, Consul for the Australian Embassy in Berlin, passed on her…
The Skillaroos’ journey to Germany
On the 25th of June, an official farewell function for the 2013 Team Australia Skillaroos was held at Sydney’s iconic Opera House. Included in the highlights from the evening was the address to the team from former Australian Rugby League…
June Update
It is an exciting time for WorldSkills Australia with the spotlight shining brightly on the Skills Champions from the 2012 WSA National Competition. On Saturday the 15th of June I attended the farewell function for the 2013 BBM Skilled Futures…
Two weeks to go!
In eight days’ time, the 2013 Team Australia Skillaroos will board a plane bound for Germany to compete in the ‘world games of skills’ – the 42nd WorldSkills International Competition, Leipzig. The competition will be their biggest career challenge to…
BBM Skilled Futures Program Update
On Sunday 16th of July, 16 young men and women departed Sydney International Airport to participate in what has been described by many as a “once in a lifetime experience.” The BBM Skilled Futures Program offers WorldSkills Australia National Competition…
Giant Steps Plumbing Project
WorldSkills Australia, TAFE NSW and BBM Ltd have once again collaborated to deliver an innovative and community focused, Giant Steps Plumbing Project. The Gladesville based, Giant Steps, is an educational centre for children and young adults with autism. Located at…
BBM awardees to depart for UK in 19 days
On the 16th of June, 16 of Australia’s elite trade and skill technicians will embark on a two-week trip of a lifetime to the United Kingdom, after being selected to be part of the BBM Skilled Futures Program. The program…
Greg Fahey
Volunteer of the Month WorldSkills is an extremely fortunate organisation to have such an extensive cohort of volunteers who generously give their time to our program of events. Greg Fahey’s ongoing support for regional, national and international events is a…
2013 Global Skills Challenge Recap
The 2013 Global Skills Challenge (GSC) officially came to an end the evening of Friday May 3rd, when over 200 guests converged at the Duxton Hotel to bid farewell, bon voyage and mempunyai perjalanan bagus, to their new international friends….
Ron Simeon
Volunteer of the Month Ron Simeon is a longstanding member of the WorldSkills Australia family. He has worn many hats during his time as a WSA volunteer including, regional, national and international project designer and judge. In more recent years…
May Update
Recently, WorldSkills Australia (WSA) staged the 2013 Global Skills Challenge (GSC) in Perth. This event has become a significant event in the WSA calendar as an extremely valuable training exercise for the Team Australia Skillaroos as they prepare for the…
Day three of Competition
It is the third day down and each of the competitors projects are in their final stages. With only four hours tomorrow to complete their set tasks, the 2013 GSC will be alive with excitement as competitors rush to complete…
Day two of Competition
Second day down and competitors are all well underway on their projects. By the end of today, the hairdressing competitors had completed four hairstyles, our carpenter’s pergolas had started to take physical shape and our wall and floor tilers were…
Day one of competition
By 9:00am this morning, each of the 86 competitors participating in the 2013 Global Skills Challenge (GSC) had their tools in hand and heads down focusing on getting off to the best possible start at the simulated international competition. Ashleigh…
WorldSkills Australia welcomes international guests to 2013 GSC
After many hours spent travelling from across the globe, international guests of the 2013 Global Skills Challenge (GSC), converged together for the first time at the Official Opening and welcome dinner hosted this evening at one of Perth’s hidden treasures,…
CSQ Supports Try’aTrade
The 26th of March marked a significant day for WorldSkills Australia’s Try’aSkill/Try’aTrade program, with Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) signing on for another 12 month partnership. Mark Callaghan, WSA CEO, met with Brett Schimming, CSQ CEO, to officiate the contract. CSQ…
Green Plumbing in Nepal
On January 26th, WorldSkills Australia’s Plumbing Chief Expert, Grant Stewart and RMIT University Plumbing teacher, Wayne Ellerton, arrived in Nepal to join the Nepal Sanitation Studio, a week-long design and development project from the award-winning Australian company Healthabitat, working in…
Ray Morrison
Volunteer of the Month Ray Morrison has been an active WorldSkills Australia volunteer since 1983 when he became involved as part of the first WSA National Competition which was held in Melbourne. He is now the Main Regional Contact for…
April Update
The WorldSkills Australia (WSA) ‘cycle’ of competitions is in full swing across the country with Regional Competitions taking place at the same time as final preparations are being made for the 2013 Team Australia Skillaroos major training initiative, the 2013…
Electrical Installations Skillaroo in Japan
The 2013 Team Australia Skillaroos have been training tirelessly over the past four months, since their selection into Team Australia was announced in mid-November, 2012. As part of their training regiments, the team will be engaging in international training where…