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Business News Wales
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Welsh Top Skills Talent Takes on Europe's Finest at EuroSkills 2025
Six apprentices and learners from Wales are among a group heading to Denmark in September to test their skills at EuroSkills Herning 2025. Europe's largest skills competition will take place from 9-13 September. A group of 19 will make up Team UK. They are: Mechatronics – John Doherty & Jason McVerry, from Armagh, Northern Ireland Health& Social Care – Grace Longden from Macclesfield Restaurant Services – Yuliia Batrak, from Cardigan, Wales Industry 4.0 – Patrick Sheerin, from Portadown, & Caolan McCartan from Newry Electronics – Evan Klimazsewsk, from Holyhead Mechanical Engineering (CAD) – Stuart Lyons, from Lanark Hairdressing – Katie Sime, from the Forest of Dean CNC Milling – Tomas Ankers, from Wrexham Electrical Installation – Jonathan Gough, from Waringstown, Northern Ireland Web Technologies – Finn Gallagher, from Salisbury Cabinetmaking – Stanley Mackintosh, from Norwich Plumbing & Heating – Andrew McCann, from Aughnacloy, Northern Ireland Cooking – Gabrielle Wilson, from Rhayader Graphic Design – Melody Cheung, from Port Talbot Welding – Luke Roberts, from Haverfordwest Joinery – Jamie Mathews, from Ballyclare Painting & Decorating – Shelby Fitzakerly, from Accrington Selected and trained in skills excellence by WorldSkills UK, in partnership with lifelong learning company Pearson, the team will compete in a raft of skills disciplines. Team members have already been through months of competition and selection processes and now face the last crucial months of their intensive training programme for EuroSkills Herning 2025. Minister for Skills, Jacqui Smith, said: ' Congratulations to all those chosen for the EuroSkills team, it's a fantastic achievement and a unique opportunity to showcase the strength of UK skills on the European stage. 'These young people represent the ambition and expertise being developed through our further education system, which is central to building a workforce fit for the future. 'High-quality skills are at the heart of our Plan for Change, helping to grow the economy and support people into good jobs. WorldSkills UK does vital work to raise standards and ambition across technical education.' Team UK will compete in skills including Electrical Installation, Plumbing and Heating, Joinery, Cabinet Making and Painting and Decorating, as well as Mechatronics, Industry 4.0, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering CAD, CNC Milling, Web Technologies, Graphic Design and Welding. The UK's health, hospitality and lifestyle sectors will also be showcased on the European stage with Team UK participating in Health and Social Care, Hairdressing, Cooking and Restaurant Service. WorldSkills UK uses its participation in the EuroSkills competition to promote skills excellence across the UK and embed world class training standards. EuroSkills Herning 2025 is also seen as crucial litmus test to measure the UK's readiness to compete on the global stage at the WorldSkills Competition. Known as the 'skills olympics', the next WorldSkills takes place in Shanghai, China in September 2026. Ben Blackledge, Chief Executive, WorldSkills UK said: 'We are so excited to be supporting and nurturing this fantastic group of young professionals as they head for Denmark to compete. 'They will be tested to the highest standards, showcasing the skills that global employers are looking for, and will return to the UK with the knowledge and experience that will turbo charge their careers. 'EuroSkills is ultimately a test of how internationally competitive UK skills are. It gives us the impetus to raise standards at home and help more young people get high quality jobs.' Freya Thomas Monk, Managing Director of Pearson Qualifications, said: 'We are incredibly proud to support this inspiring group of young people as they prepare for the EuroSkills challenge this year. Celebrating the best of technical and vocational education and raising the prestige of the sector is very important to us. I wish Team UK the best of luck as they prepare to compete in Denmark in September.' Pearson is the official partner of Team UK for EuroSkills Herning 2025 and WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, following a successful partnership at WorldSkills Lyon in 2024. Held every two years, EuroSkills, organised by WorldSkills Europe, sees hundreds of young people under the age of 25 from 33 countries across Europe come together to compete for the chance to become the Best in Europe in their chosen skill or profession. Supported by Members, Sponsors and Partners, industries, governments, volunteers, and educational institutions, WorldSkills Europe is making a direct impact on raising the level of skills throughout Europe. WorldSkills UK is a four nations partnership between education, industry and UK governments. It is a world-class skills network acting as a catalyst for: Raising standards, through international benchmarking and professional development Championing future skills, through analysis of rapidly changing economic demand Empowering young people, from all backgrounds, through competitions-based training and careers advocacy.
North Wales Chronicle
01-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
North Wales duo to represent UK in EuroSkills competition
Evan Klimaszewski and Yuliia Batrak have been selected to compete against the best in Europe. They will travel to Herning, Denmark in September to compete in EuroSkills 2025. Evan, who is studying for a Higher National Certificate in Engineering at Coleg Menai's Llangefni campus, will compete in the electronics category. Evan Klimaszewski (Image: Supplied) Yuliia, who studies Level 3 Professional Cookery at Coleg Llandrillo's Rhos-on-Sea campus, will compete in restaurant service. Both students have been selected by WorldSkills UK following their success in national skills competitions. Evan and Yuliia are part of the UK training squad preparing for WorldSkills 2026 in Shanghai. Following their participation at EuroSkills, they will continue to compete for a place in Team UK for next year's 'Skills Olympics' in China. After months of competition and selection processes, Evan and Yuliia now face the last crucial months of their intensive training programme for EuroSkills Herning 2025. EuroSkills, taking place from September 9 to 13, is Europe's largest skills competition. It will also be a crucial litmus test to measure the UK's readiness to compete on the global stage at WorldSkills 2026. Yuliia Batrak (Image: Supplied) WorldSkills UK uses its participation in EuroSkills to promote skills excellence across the UK and embed world-class training standards. Ben Blackledge, WorldSkills UK Chief Executive, said: "We are so excited to be supporting and nurturing this fantastic group of young professionals as they head for Denmark to compete. "They will be tested to the highest standards, showcasing the skills that global employers are looking for, and will return to the UK with the knowledge and experience that will turbo-charge their careers." He added: "EuroSkills is ultimately a test of how internationally competitive UK skills are. "It gives us the impetus to raise standards at home and help more young people get high-quality jobs." Lifelong learning company Pearson is the official partner of Team UK for EuroSkills Herning 2025 and WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, following a successful partnership at WorldSkills Lyon in 2024. Freya Thomas Monk, Managing Director of Pearson Qualifications, said: "We are incredibly proud to support this inspiring group of young people as they prepare for the EuroSkills challenge this year."
Powys County Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Powys woman to represent UK in Europe's biggest skills competition
Gabrielle Wilson, from Rhayader, will compete in the cooking category at EuroSkills Herning 2025 in Denmark, taking place from September 9 to 13. The competition will see 19 of the UK's top apprentices and learners take on the best from across Europe. The team has been selected and trained in skills excellence by WorldSkills UK, in partnership with Pearson, the world's lifelong learning company. The 19 competitors have already been through months of competition and selection processes and now face the last crucial months of their intensive training programme for EuroSkills Herning 2025. Minister for Skills, Jacqui Smith, said: "Congratulations to all those chosen for the EuroSkills team, it's a fantastic achievement and a unique opportunity to showcase the strength of UK skills on the European stage. "These young people represent the ambition and expertise being developed through our further education system, which is central to building a workforce fit for the future. "High-quality skills are at the heart of our Plan for Change, helping to grow the economy and support people into good jobs. "WorldSkills UK does vital work to raise standards and ambition across technical education." WorldSkills UK uses its participation in the EuroSkills competition to promote skills excellence across the UK and embed world-class training standards. EuroSkills Herning 2025 is also seen as a crucial litmus test to measure the UK's readiness to compete on the global stage at the WorldSkills Competition, known as the 'skills olympics', which takes place in Shanghai, China in September 2026. The UK team will be competing in a variety of disciplines, including electrical installation, plumbing and heating, joinery, cabinet making, painting and decorating, mechatronics, industry 4.0, electronics, mechanical engineering CAD, CNC milling, web technologies, graphic design, welding, health and social care, hairdressing, cooking and restaurant service. Ben Blackledge, chief executive of WorldSkills UK, said: "We are so excited to be supporting and nurturing this fantastic group of young professionals as they head for Denmark to compete. "They will be tested to the highest standards, showcasing the skills that global employers are looking for, and will return to the UK with the knowledge and experience that will turbocharge their careers. "EuroSkills is ultimately a test of how internationally competitive UK skills are. "It gives us the impetus to raise standards at home and help more young people get high-quality jobs." Freya Thomas Monk, managing director of Pearson Qualifications, said: "We are incredibly proud to support this inspiring group of young people as they prepare for the EuroSkills challenge this year. "Celebrating the best of technical and vocational education and raising the prestige of the sector is very important to us. "I wish Team UK the best of luck as they prepare to compete in Denmark in September." Pearson is the official partner of Team UK for EuroSkills Herning 2025 and WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, following a successful partnership at WorldSkills Lyon in 2024. In addition to Gabrielle Wilson, other Welsh competitors include Yuliia Batrak from Cardigan in restaurant services, Evan Klimazsewsk from Holyhead in electronics, Tomas Ankers from Wrexham in CNC milling, and Melody Cheung from Port Talbot in graphic design. The competition will provide a platform for these skilled individuals to showcase their talents and represent the UK on the European stage. The experience will also serve as a stepping stone for the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai in 2026.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PPG to support EuroSkills Herning 2025 vocational skills competition
Largest European event for young skilled professionals COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it will support EuroSkills Herning 2025, Europe's largest vocational skills competition, which takes place Sept. 9-13, 2025, in Herning, Denmark. As the Main Skill Sponsor for the Painting and Decorating competition, the company will provide financial support and will also supply SIGMA COATINGS™ paints and PROGOLD™ sundries by PPG. The partnership underscores PPG's commitment to supporting vocational education and training to shape the workforce of tomorrow. The event will bring together up to 600 young professionals from 33 countries who will compete across 38 skill areas over three days. With the theme "Skilled for a Greener Future," the competition highlights the vital role of technical and vocational skills in driving sustainability and innovation. Held every two years, EuroSkills provides an important platform to inspire young professionals and showcase industry excellence. "Vocational education and training are essential for developing a highly skilled workforce and EuroSkills Herning 2025 provides a unique platform to showcase young talent," said Torben Beck, PPG general manager, Scandinavia and DACH, Architectural Coatings. "At PPG, we recognize that supporting these young professionals is an investment in the future of our industry. We are proud to contribute to their learning journey by providing high-performance coatings that help them hone their skills and prepare for successful careers." Participants in the Painting and Decorating competition will be challenged to demonstrate expertise in surface preparation, wallpapering, decorative finishes and color matching. PPG will also support EuroSkills experts, who will assess the competitors' work done using PPG's premium products, including Sigma Coatings WallPrimer Plus with packaging made from 90% recycled plastic and EU Ecolabel. PPG's support of EuroSkills Herning 2025 is part of its broader commitment to investing in education and workforce development. In 2023, PPG and the PPG Foundation announced a $2 million investment to support training programs, curriculum development and career readiness resources for students and educators. "The growing skills gap in vocational professions requires companies, educators and policymakers to work together to ensure that young people have access to the right resources and training," said Christian Corlin, chief operating officer, EuroSkills Herning 2025. "Strong industry partnerships are essential to the success of EuroSkills Herning 2025, and we are thrilled to have PPG as a key supporter. Its expertise and high-performance paints and coatings will provide competitors with the tools they need to demonstrate their skills at the highest level. With PPG's support, we can continue to inspire and prepare young professionals for successful careers in skilled trades." To learn more about EuroSkills Herning 2025, visit: PPG's global community engagement efforts and the PPG Foundation aim to bring color and brightness to PPG communities around the world. We invested $18.4 million in 2024, supporting hundreds of organizations across more than 30 countries. By investing in educational opportunities, we help grow tomorrow's STEM innovators and skilled workforce in fields related to coatings and manufacturing. Plus, we empower PPG employees to multiply their impact for causes that are important to them by supporting their volunteer efforts and charitable giving. Learn more here. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers' biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $15.8 billion in 2024. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit The PPG Logo and We protect and beautify the world are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc. Sigma Coatings and ProGold are registered trademarks of PPG Nederland B.V. CATEGORY Community Affairs View source version on Contacts PPG Media Contact: Andrew WoodCorporate Communications, EMEA+31 6 5121 6579awood@ Sign in to access your portfolio
