Beyond the podium: one Member’s reflections on the impact of a WorldSkills Competition
Last September, Luke Haile and Kasia Gierek stepped onto the global stage to represent the United Kingdom at WorldSkills Lyon 2024. Kasia competed in Chemical Laboratory Technology
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Last September, Luke Haile and Kasia Gierek stepped onto the global stage to represent the United Kingdom at WorldSkills Lyon 2024. Kasia competed in Chemical Laboratory Technology and Luke competed in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, proudly bringing home a silver medal.
Six months on, they both agree that WorldSkills Lyon 2024 was a significant turning point for them. The experience not only tested their technical mastery but shifted how they feel about their careers.
WorldSkills UK continually assesses the value of its participation in WorldSkills Lyon 2024. A longtime advocate for measurement and evaluation, Ben Blackledge, CEO of WorldSkills UK, wants to understand how Champions are using everything they’ve learned to grow their careers.
Ben says, “Through competition-based training, our young Competitors have a chance to truly hone their technical skills and develop life skills that are so important to employers today. That is why it is always incredible to hear how young people like Luke and Kasia are taking their experience on a global stage and using it to secure new roles and excel in their careers.”
He continues, “For us as a Member, taking part in WorldSkills Lyon 2024 gave us a vital platform to learn from the very best in the world. We are using insights from the Competition to bring skills excellence to more young people across the UK, supporting productivity, innovation and long-term economic development.”
WorldSkills UK estimates that over 250,000 learners across the UK have benefitted from enhanced teaching practices shaped by insights it has gained from WorldSkills. This wealth of knowledge and experience has helped to drive forward its work in raising standards in technical and vocational education. One such project is the Centre of Excellence, a workforce development programme that empowers educators and education leaders to use international best practice to drive excellence in technical education and apprenticeships.
From the Competitor perspective Luke says, “WorldSkills was a game-changer. It gave me a heightened level of discipline, confidence, and technical skills that have directly fast-tracked my career. It has already opened new doors, and it’s why I’ve progressed quickly into a position where I can use these new skills and abilities more effectively.”