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Matthew Thorpe talks about BBM
Learn all about the fantastic opportunities a BBM Scholarship presents
Ambassadors Program Launch
Senator The Hon Chris Evans launches new Ambassadors Program with Skillaroos
Judges needed for Nationals!
WSA is seeking category judges for the 2012 National Competition
Final day of competition
The ExCel complex was buzzing with excitement today as competitors rushed to put the final touches on their projects before the ten second countdown.
Australian High Commission visit
Team Australia as special guests at the Australian High Commission
Skillaroo video blogs
Learn about each competitor and how they are feeling before the competition
Master Painter's Awards
The Master Painter's Awards for Excellence, is the pinnacle of recognition in the painting industry.
MSA Conference, 23rd and 24th of Aug
An insightful conference for those interested in the future direction of workforce and skills development.
Launch of National Skills Week
Senator the Hon Christopher Evans will be speaking at the Offical Launch of the National Skills Week, September 21, 2011
Skillex event is on in Melbourne!
Don't miss out on the free-to-the-public event running between August 4th- 6th.
A Farewell for the WA Skillaroos
The Sunday times to wish the WA Skillaroos good luck with a special farewell party!
The Quest for 100 Great Ideas!
Do you know how to help promote skills and training development? Have your voice heard!
National Skills Week
SkillsOne are working with DEEWR to prepare for National Skills Week and they need your help! They are calling on any past and present WorldSkills Australia competitors.
WorldSkills arrives in Wollongong
International competitors receive a warm Australian welcome to Wollongong
Dan's "Take on Sustainability"
2009 WorldSkills International bronze medallist, Daniel Karanges discusses the importance of sustainability at the WorldSkills Australia 2012 Nationals Planning Workshop.
Global Skills Challenge: nearly here
The biggest international WorldSkills event held in Australia, since 1988.
Celebrities Supporting WorldSkills
WorldSkills Australia is thrilled to see the likes of Sir Michael Parkinson, Jon Sergeant and Dame Helen Mirren lending their support to promote excellence in skills.
Great Waiters Race
Northern Sydney Institute- Ryde College enters 11 students into The Great Waiters Race, including four WorldSkills representatives and our Skillaroo Kate Croker.
Partner Highlight:
Western Australia Department of Training and Workforce Development and the South West Institute of Technology are proudly supporting Team Australia Skillaroo
Congratulations Lukas Page
WorldSkills competitor: Lukas Page takes out Apprentice of the Year in the Joinery Category
John Shiel - An update from London
Having recently attended the ‘Competition Preparation Week’ meetings in London, I am pleased to inform you that preparations are progressing well, the site is looking great.
Ai Group
WorldSkills Australia is pleased to advise that Ai Group will be sponsoring the Welcome Dinner for the Global Skills Challenge.
Regional Competitions 2011
The regional competition is the first level of the WorldSkills competition cycle. More and more young Australians are competing to stand out from a crowd!
International Specialised Skills
The George Alexander Foundation and ISS Institute are offering one (1) international Fellowship in the amount of $10,000.
Team Australia Supporters Tour
The encouragement that we received from the Australian supporters was unbelievable.
French National Finals
2011 Skillaroos Lester Tibbles (Bricklaying), Alexis Scott (Ladies’/ Men’s Hairdressing), Alex Odgers (Beauty Care) and Tamika Mackrell (Floristry) competed in Paris.
Skillaroos at French National Comp!
Four Team Australia Skillaroos (and their experts) are preparing for the French WorldSkills National Finals.
US Open Welding Competition
The US Open Welding Competition is coordinated by the American Welding Society and was held at the Atlanta Convention centre.
The Team Australia 2010 Development
Wollongong recently experienced an invasion of a swarm of exotic creatures.
Manufacturing Skills Australia
Manufacturing Skills Australia and WorldSkills Australia take Australian talent to the international stage.
Ultimate Tradesman Challenge 2010
Measure, mark, cut, drill and locate material in a blur, against the clock
Team Australia Skillaroos Announced
Team Australia Skillaroos were officially announced on Friday 19th of November at the Australian Training Awards at Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush/
Former Origin Greats (FOGS)
Giving Indigenous job seekers a practical, hands-on look at what opportunities training in a trade can offer.
MoVE Research Project
Everyone who competes in the National Competition is already a winner and you sharing your story will help us to understand skills!
Inaugural Youth Forum
For the first time in WorldSkills Australia’s history we are bringing past WorldSkills Competitors together for a Youth Forum.
Former Origin Greats (FOGS)
The 2010 FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo is an exciting initiative of FOGS (Former Origin Greats) and the Australian Government.
Competitor Q&A
Q&A with Alexis Scott, Hairdressing Gold Medal winner and recipient of the CareerOne Best Performed Competitor Award
2010 ACT Post School Options Expo
In early June the Interagency Transitions Committee hosted the 2010 ACT Post School Options Expo.
MoVE project
At the recent 2010 WSA National Competition in Brisbane a new research project was initiated, supported by WorldSkills Australia, Dusseldorp Skills Forum and RMIT.
2010 Evatt Shield Winner Announced
The Evatt Shield is awarded to the region with the best overall score
CareerOne Best Performing Competitor
The competitor with the highest score across the competition
Skills and Sustainability Awards
Dusseldorp Skills Forum - Skills for Sustainability Award Announced
A Volunteers Perspective- Day 1
Volunteer, Abby Deakin reports on her observations from Day 1 of Competition
MOVE
Questionnaire developed to provide a comprehensive picture of what makes for excellence in skills?
Construction Skills Queensland
Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) creates and funds initiatives to assist career seekers looking to join the building and construction industry.
Floristry and Refrigeration Results
Satellite 2010 National Competitions, Floristry and Refrigeration results!
50 Days To Go
Thursday 18 March marked 50 days until more than 500 of Australia’s highly skilled apprentices from around the country will demonstrate their talents.
Minister's Awards for Excellence
The application round for the 2010 Minister’s Awards for Excellence for Employers of Australian Apprentices category is now open.
National Careers & Employment Expo
This year the National Careers & Employment Expo in Brisbane is being held in conjunction with the WorldSkills Australia National Competition.
The Australian Scout Jamboree
WorldSkills Australia conducted its largest Try’aTrade event at the 22nd Australian Scout Jamboree from the 4th to the 14th January 2010.
Ern MacDonald Fellowship
Fellowship will provide the main recipient with $10,000 and the next two recipients with $2,500 each
Scouts Try’a Trade
10,000 Australian Scouts participating in the 22nd Australian Jamboree 2010.
Skillaroos Teach MP's New Skills
Team Australia Skillaroos took WorldSkills Australia Try ‘a Trade to Parliament House.
Young Aussie trade heros
Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard has today welcomed home Australia’s best and brightest young tradies and apprentices following their medal-winning performance.
Welcome Home Reception
The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today hosted a welcome home reception for the 2009 Team Australia Skillaroos.
Hero Grams
It has long been a tradition of Australians to show their support of athletes and other sports identities representing Australia to be sent “Hero Grams” or letters of support.
New Star Rating Scheme Website
New Star Rating Scheme website developed by Australian WorldSkills success story!
WorldSkills Australia Media Crew
With the WorldSkills International Competition merely days away, what better time to introduce our media crew who will work hard to deliver back to Australia daily.
2009 CareerOne Uniform Presentation
It’s a list that reads like the who’s who of Australian sporting achievement: Cathy Freeman, Lucas Neill, Lleyton Hewitt, Jana Pittman, Petria Thomas. Now add the Skillaroos!
Speech by Dr Stephen Hollings
NewsLimited Director of Sales Strategy, Dr Stephen Hollings Delivers Speech at CareerOne Team Australia Uniform Presentation
Mock International Competition 2009
Coverage From The Mock International Competition In Newcastle
Mock International Competition Day 1
The Skillaroos Take on The New Zealand Team In Simulated International Competition
Congratulations - Jack Dusseldorp
Tjerk (Jack) Dusseldorp OAM at the RMIT Honorary Awards Conferring Ceremony. Melbourne, Australia.
Candices' WorldSkills Journey
2007 Hairdressing Skillaroo, Candice Faranda describes the many doors that have opened for her following her success at the WorldSkills International Competition in Japan.
'Investing Wisely' Report
A report released today by the NSPC recommends a new wave of training reform to take advantage of opportunities beyond the current current economic crisis.
Skillaroos In The Public Eye
Australian standards gold class at International Flower and Garden Show
BBM Limited Scholarship Winners
Following their success at the 2008 WorldSkills Australia National Competition in Sydney, the recipients of the 2009 BBM Scholarships are as follows.
2009 Team Australia Supporters Tour
Witness Australia's best trade and skill technicians pit their skills against the rest of the world.
The Big Skills Conference
WorldSkills Australia Skillaroos and their Experts involved in The Big Skills Conference
Speech by 2005 Skillaroo
Full transcript of Jarrad's speech at The Big Skills Conference, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Dual Aussie Representative
2009 Skillaroo Nigel Croke has been named in the Australian Men's Indoor Hockey Squad
Where are they now?
Time flies. Who can believe that Friday the 21st of November marks one year since the 2007 Skillaroos were ranked fifth at the conclusion of the 39th WorldSkills Competition.
Team Australia Announced
The WorldSkills Australia, Team Australia was officially announced today 6th November at Doltone House in Sydney. The 29 competitors will now embark on their quest for gold.
Australian Idol supports WorldSkills
WorldSkills Australia supporter Australian Idol star, Wes Carr is the winner of Australian Idol
Transcript of Dale McMullen’s Speech
Transcript of Dale McMullen’s Speech – VET Network Conference, Sydney October 2008
Invigorating and Inspiring
Peter's involvement in the National WorldSkills competition has lifted my spirits and given me a determination to maintain my involvement with future WorldSkills events.
The Green Team Project
In October 2007 there was real enthusiasm and energy from WorldSkills volunteers and staff about taking the first steps towards a more sustainable National competition.
Channel 10 - 9am With David and Kim
Interview with CEO Mark Callaghan and Victorian Medalists, Melissa Guiney and David Jackson
Evatt Shield Winner Announced
For the 2008 National Competition, the Winner of the Evatt Shield is Tasmania Congratulations Tassie.
VETiS Shield
VETiS Shield is awarded to the best performing state in the National Competition
Presentation Ceremony Footage
The Presentation Ceremony was held at the State Theatre, Sydney
National Competition Day 3 Blog
On the final day of competition, Mark Callaghan talks about the categories and the nearness of completion
National Competition Day 3 Footage
on the last day of competition, tensions mount in competitors as projects are needing to be completed
National Competition Day 2 Blog
CEO Mark Callaghan blog on the second day of the WorldSkills Australia National Competition
Volunteer Blog Day 2
Volunteer students blog on their experiences at the WorldSkills Australia National Competition. The students are from Bradfield Senior College.
National Competition Day 1 Blog
CEO Mark Callaghan blog on the first day of the WorldSkills Australia National Competition
National Competition Day 1
all the action from the WorldSkills Australia National Competition, Sydney Convention and Exhbition Centre
National Competition Bump In Day 3
The final coutdown has commenced! It's now less then 48 hours until competition kicks off. Competitors from all across the nation start arriving today.
Australian Apprenticeship Roundtable
The inaugural 2008 Australian Apprenticeships Roundtable (the Roundtable) meeting was held in Canberra from 2 - 4 June 2008.
WSA are thinking and acting green
Did you know that for the first time ever in the WorldSkills movement, both nationally and internationally, the ecological footprint of a competition will be measured?
Australia’s best converge in Sydney
With the 2008 WorldSkills Australia National Competition only days away, the WorldSkills Australia Head Office is in full gear and preparing to relocate to Sydney.
WSA Official Video Journalist
A word from WorldSkills Australia Official Video Journalist Josh Krasnostein
Sustainability in the Joinery Trade
SkillsOne investigates how the Joinery category of the WorldSkills Australia National Competition 2008 is becoming more environmentally sustainable.
Try'a Trade - Ballarat
The 2008 Apprenticeship Expo WorldSkills Australia Try’aTrade was a great success with just over 400 Secondary Schools Students attending over the two days.
50 Days To Go
Five hundred young trade and skill technicians are now busily preparing for the WorldSkills Australia National Competition, Australia’s biennial showcase of skills and trades.
Try’a Trade - Brisbane
Workshops were held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on 23rd and 24th of May 2008.
Try’a Trade - Melbourne
WorldSkills Australian together with GTA Victoria held a successful WorldSkills Australia Try'aTrade event in conjunction with the National Careers and Employment Expo.
Try'a Trade - Adelaide
Thousands of senior students from over 60 schools across South Australia converged on the Adelaide National Careers and Employment Expo in early May.
Become a Volunteer at the Nationals
Do you want to volunteer at Australia's largest skill event?
Skillaroos Awarded Fellowship
Congratulations to John Rudge and two finalists, Tim Hambly and Lachlan Thomas.
WorldSkills Australia gone Virtual
WorldSkills Australia has signed up to the Virtual Careers Expo to reach a wider audience among the industry.
20 Years On
Sydney is set to host Australia’s biggest and most prestigious skills competition - the WorldSkills Australia National Competition in July of this year.
Skillaroos segment on SkillsOne TV
After filming the Skillaroos at the International Competition in Japan, SkillsOne have released the feature on air.
Skillaroos are 5th in the world
The Skillaroos competed at the WorldSkills International Competition to prove their Australian skills are top 5 in the world.
Skillaroos arrival in Susono Village
The Skillaroos arriving at their accommodation in Shizuoka
- National Competitions
- 2010 Brisbane
- 2008 Sydney
- International Competitions
- 2013 Leipzig
- 2011 London
- 2009 Calgary
- 2007 Shizuoka
- Global Skills Challenge
- Try’a Trade
- Canberra Try'a Trade
- 2008 Melbourne
- Brisbane Try'a Trade May 8-9
- SkillsOne
- The Countdown to London
- Media
- Morning TV
- News Coverage
- Irwin Tools Ultimate Tradesman Challenge
- 2010 WSA Youth Forum
- Promotional
- Wide World of Skills with Mark Callaghan
- Manufacturing Skills Australia Conference
- The Green Team
- DVD
- TV Commercials
- Ern MacDonald
- Australian Apprenticeship Roundtable
- Big Skills Conference
- Global Skills Challenge
