Training 2000 to host selection for global skills competition

Training 2000’s Advanced Manufacturing & Automation Centre has been named as one of four host venues where young people will compete for a once in a lifetime opportunity to represent the UK at World Skills Abu Dhabi 2017.

Billed as the world’s largest – and toughest – skills competition, there are nearly 100 young people on the World Skills UK training programme for the competition, taking place from 14-19 October in the UAE.

Steve Gray, Training 2000 CEO said: “We’re delighted that our Advanced Manufacturing & Automation Centre has been chosen as a host venue for the selection of Team UK competitors, who will take part in the World Skills competition in Abu Dhabi – the world’s largest vocational skills competition.

Dr Neil Bentley, chief executive, WorldSkills UK which manages the UK’s entry into international skills competitions said: “Those competing in the selection for Team UK are inspirational role models. By hosting the event as part of the skills celebration in the North West and working with the host colleges and training venues, we can show young people just how far an apprenticeship can take them.” Team UK for WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 will be announced on 21 April.