WorldSkills Australia - News

WA WorldSkills Medal Ceremony 2011

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

A recap of WA WorldSkills Medal Ceremony by Fiona Johnson

Gen Green Survey 2011

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Research findings now available to view

2012 Ern MacDonald Fellowship

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Apply now for the Ern MacDonald Fellowship!

Congratulations Dave Arnold

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

WSA Expert awarded with prestigious community award

Matthew Thorpe talks about BBM

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Learn all about the fantastic opportunities a BBM Scholarship presents

Ambassadors Program Launch

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

Senator The Hon Chris Evans launches new Ambassadors Program with Skillaroos

Australian Training Awards

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Congratulations WSA Chair, Jeanette Allen on your award.

WSA employs WSA Competitors

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Gold Medallist in Painting employed to paint WSA head office

Judges needed for Nationals!

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

WSA is seeking category judges for the 2012 National Competition

National Apprenticeship Conference

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

To be held February 28 & 29, 2012.

Team Australia Medal Results

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Team Australia Medal Results

Final day of competition

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

The ExCel complex was buzzing with excitement today as competitors rushed to put the final touches on their projects before the ten second countdown.

Day three of Competition

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Competition is in full swing

Day Two of Competition

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

See how the Skillaroos are going on day two.

Day One of Competition

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

The 41st WorldSkills International Competition underway!

The London Experience

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Skillaroos see iconic London landmarks

Skillaroos go to Sheringham Primary

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

As part of the One School One Country program

Australian High Commission visit

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Team Australia as special guests at the Australian High Commission

The Opening Ceremony

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

41st WorldSkills International Competitition opening ceremony

Support the Skillaroos!

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Send your best wishes to the team in London

The Australian Embassy Visit

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Skillaroo video blogs

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST

Learn about each competitor and how they are feeling before the competition

Skillaroos visit Villers-Bretonneux

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Incredible footage and images taken from this moving day

The journey to Paris

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Team Australia visit Paris's most iconic landmark

Official Farewell for the Skillaroos

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Good luck in London

Landscape Gardening Skillaroos on TV

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Richard and Thomas on Better Homes and Gardens

Bye-Bye BBM, Good Luck!

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

BBM Team head to London for their leadership challenge

Guy Brooks goes to China

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Guy travells to China for a simulated competition

One School One Country

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Skillaroos to visit a primary school in London

Skillaroos visit Villers-Brettenoux

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Farewell for Sydney West Skillaroos

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

Master Painter's Awards

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Master Painter's Awards for Excellence, is the pinnacle of recognition in the painting industry.

MSA Conference, 23rd and 24th of Aug

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

An insightful conference for those interested in the future direction of workforce and skills development.

Launch of National Skills Week

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

Senator the Hon Christopher Evans will be speaking at the Offical Launch of the National Skills Week, September 21, 2011

Want to learn about the Green Team?

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

See the Green Team in Action!

Skillex event is on in Melbourne!

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

Don't miss out on the free-to-the-public event running between August 4th- 6th.

A Farewell for the WA Skillaroos

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

The Sunday times to wish the WA Skillaroos good luck with a special farewell party!

The Quest for 100 Great Ideas!

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

Do you know how to help promote skills and training development? Have your voice heard!

Capron Carter- Partner Highlight

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

Thank you for your support.

National Skills Week

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

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.

Skills Australia Conference

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

WSA will be hosting a booth at the Skills Australia Conference

Global Skills Challenge Galleries

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

See the entire competition in photographs

The Global Skills Challenge is over

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Thank you to all who made this incredible event possible

Day four of competition

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Last day of competition and some surprise special guests show up.

Day three of competition

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

See video footage of the competitors in action.

Day two of competition

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Competitors projects are now starting to take shape

Day one of competition

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

Competition begins at the Global Skills Challenge

WorldSkills arrives in Wollongong

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST

International competitors receive a warm Australian welcome to Wollongong

Dan's "Take on Sustainability"

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST

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

Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

The biggest international WorldSkills event held in Australia, since 1988.

National Focus Awards

Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

National Focus awards are now open for nominations

Celebrities Supporting WorldSkills

Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

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.

WorldSkills Australia Regional Comps

Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Regional competition winners in the media

Meet our Car Painting Skillaroo: Kye

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Team Australia' s newest Skillaroo

Great Waiters Race

Sun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Northern Sydney Institute- Ryde College enters 11 students into The Great Waiters Race, including four WorldSkills representatives and our Skillaroo Kate Croker.

Partner Highlight:

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Western Australia Department of Training and Workforce Development and the South West Institute of Technology are proudly supporting Team Australia Skillaroo

Step Right Up and Get Your Tickets

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

Tickets to the opening and closing ceremonies in London

Congratulations Lukas Page

Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

WorldSkills competitor: Lukas Page takes out Apprentice of the Year in the Joinery Category

Ai Group

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

WorldSkills Australia is pleased to advise that Ai Group will be sponsoring the Welcome Dinner for the Global Skills Challenge.

John Shiel - An update from London

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 EST

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.

International Specialised Skills

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

The George Alexander Foundation and ISS Institute are offering one (1) international Fellowship in the amount of $10,000.

Regional Competitions 2011

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

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!

Team Australia Supporters Tour

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

The encouragement that we received from the Australian supporters was unbelievable.

French National Finals

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

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!

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST

Four Team Australia Skillaroos (and their experts) are preparing for the French WorldSkills National Finals.

US Open Welding Competition

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

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

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

Wollongong recently experienced an invasion of a swarm of exotic creatures.

Manufacturing Skills Australia

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

Manufacturing Skills Australia and WorldSkills Australia take Australian talent to the international stage.

Ultimate Tradesman Challenge 2010

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST

Measure, mark, cut, drill and locate material in a blur, against the clock

Team Australia Skillaroos Announced

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

Team Australia Skillaroos were officially announced on Friday 19th of November at the Australian Training Awards at Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush/

Official Annoucement

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

Skillaroos To Be Formally Annouced at Australian Training Awards

Team Australia Development Camp

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

Held in Wollongong

We Dare You To Move...

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST

What An Inspiration!

Youth Forum Updates

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST

View photos and Updates

Youth Forum - One Day To Go!

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST

Exciting Times Ahead!

2010 AOF Recipients Announced

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST

Six Worthy Young Skills and Tradesmen Awarded!

Adelaide Advertiser

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST

WSA Youth Forum Article in Adelaide Advertiser

Former Origin Greats (FOGS)

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST

Giving Indigenous job seekers a practical, hands-on look at what opportunities training in a trade can offer.

WSI General Assembly and Youth Forum

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

Kingston, Jamaica 3-10 October 2010

MoVE Research Project

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

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

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

For the first time in WorldSkills Australia’s history we are bringing past WorldSkills Competitors together for a Youth Forum.

Try'aTrade - Adelaide

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST

Held at the Adelaide Showgrounds

2010 ACT Post School Options Expo

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

In early June the Interagency Transitions Committee hosted the 2010 ACT Post School Options Expo.

Competitor Q&A

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

Q&A with Alexis Scott, Hairdressing Gold Medal winner and recipient of the CareerOne Best Performed Competitor Award

Former Origin Greats (FOGS)

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

The 2010 FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo is an exciting initiative of FOGS (Former Origin Greats) and the Australian Government.

MoVE project

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST

At the recent 2010 WSA National Competition in Brisbane a new research project was initiated, supported by WorldSkills Australia, Dusseldorp Skills Forum and RMIT.

The Ern MacDonald Fellowship

Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Award Presented To Skillaroo Tyson Knight

Medalist Headshot Photos

Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Individual photos of Bronze, Silver and Gold From Every Category

Skills and Sustainability Awards

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Dusseldorp Skills Forum - Skills for Sustainability Award Announced

VETiS Shield Winner Announced

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

And the winner is...

2010 Evatt Shield Winner Announced

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Evatt Shield is awarded to the region with the best overall score

2010 National Competition Results

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

2010 National Competition open category results.

CareerOne Best Performing Competitor

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

The competitor with the highest score across the competition

2010 VETiS Results

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

VET in Schools (VETiS) Competition

Final Day 2010 National Competition!

Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Competitors Push On In The Final Hours Of Competition

Day 2- 2010 National Competition

Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

News From The Competition

Day 1- 2010 National Competition

Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

All the action here!

A Volunteers Perspective- Day 1

Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Volunteer, Abby Deakin reports on her observations from Day 1 of Competition

Familiarisation Day

Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Competitors arrive to check out the competition site

2010 National Competition - Bump in

Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Preparations Are In Full Swing!

MOVE

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Questionnaire developed to provide a comprehensive picture of what makes for excellence in skills?

Construction Skills Queensland

Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 EST

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) creates and funds initiatives to assist career seekers looking to join the building and construction industry.

7 Days to Go!

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

7 Days to Go to the WorldSkills Australia National Competition!

10 Days to Go!

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Final Countdown Has Commenced

Gavin Press Wins Award

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Congratulations Gavin!

Floristry and Refrigeration Results

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Satellite 2010 National Competitions, Floristry and Refrigeration results!

Irwin Tools Tradesman Challenge

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

Launch of the Ultimate Tradesman Challenge

Daniel Karanges Speech

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Daniel Karanges Speaks At 50 Days To Go Event

50 Days To Go

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Thursday 18 March marked 50 days until more than 500 of Australia’s highly skilled apprentices from around the country will demonstrate their talents.

National Careers & Employment Expo

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

This year the National Careers & Employment Expo in Brisbane is being held in conjunction with the WorldSkills Australia National Competition.

Minister's Awards for Excellence

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

The application round for the 2010 Minister’s Awards for Excellence for Employers of Australian Apprentices category is now open.

The Australian Scout Jamboree

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

WorldSkills Australia conducted its largest Try’aTrade event at the 22nd Australian Scout Jamboree from the 4th to the 14th January 2010.

Scouts Construct Dog Kennels

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Scouts Construct Dog Kennels To Be Donated To RSPCA NSW

Scouts Try’a Trade

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

10,000 Australian Scouts participating in the 22nd Australian Jamboree 2010.

Ern MacDonald Fellowship

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Fellowship will provide the main recipient with $10,000 and the next two recipients with $2,500 each

Skillaroos Teach MP's New Skills

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Team Australia Skillaroos took WorldSkills Australia Try ‘a Trade to Parliament House.

Brisbane 2010

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

WSA National Competition To Be Held In Brisbane May 7-9 2010

Young Aussie trade heros

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

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

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today hosted a welcome home reception for the 2009 Team Australia Skillaroos.

Julia Gillard Welcomes Skillaroos

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Julia Gillard Welcomes Home Young Aussie Trade Heros

Gillard To Welcome Home Skillaroos

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Julia Gillard Welcomes Home Young Aussie Trade Heroes

Medallists Announced

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

Australia doubles medals from Japan competition!

Australia retains ranking of 5th

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

Australia retains ranking of 5th in the world

Hero Grams

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

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

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

New Star Rating Scheme website developed by Australian WorldSkills success story!

WorldSkills Australia Media Crew

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

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.

Speech by Dr Stephen Hollings

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

NewsLimited Director of Sales Strategy, Dr Stephen Hollings Delivers Speech at CareerOne Team Australia Uniform Presentation

2009 CareerOne Uniform Presentation

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

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!

Mock International Competition 2009

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

Coverage From The Mock International Competition In Newcastle

Mock International Competition Day 2

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

Skillaroos Train As Hundreds Of School Children Look On

Mock International Competition Day 1

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Skillaroos Take on The New Zealand Team In Simulated International Competition

Congratulations - Jack Dusseldorp

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

Tjerk (Jack) Dusseldorp OAM at the RMIT Honorary Awards Conferring Ceremony. Melbourne, Australia.

Candices' WorldSkills Journey

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

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

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

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

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Australian standards gold class at International Flower and Garden Show

One School, One Country

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Team Australia Partner With Douglasdale Elementary School

BBM Limited Scholarship Winners

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

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

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Witness Australia's best trade and skill technicians pit their skills against the rest of the world.

Speech by 2005 Skillaroo

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Full transcript of Jarrad's speech at The Big Skills Conference, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre

The Big Skills Conference

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

WorldSkills Australia Skillaroos and their Experts involved in The Big Skills Conference

Dual Aussie Representative

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

2009 Skillaroo Nigel Croke has been named in the Australian Men's Indoor Hockey Squad

The Ute That’s Turning Heads

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

The WorldSkills Australia Ute

Where are they now?

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

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

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

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

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

WorldSkills Australia supporter Australian Idol star, Wes Carr is the winner of Australian Idol

Transcript of Dale McMullen’s Speech

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Transcript of Dale McMullen’s Speech – VET Network Conference, Sydney October 2008

All the way from London

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

A refelction by 2007 Skillaroo, Candice Faranda

Skillaroos at Youth Forum

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Skillaroos participate at the 2008 Youth Forum in Vienna

Invigorating and Inspiring

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

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

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

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

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Interview with CEO Mark Callaghan and Victorian Medalists, Melissa Guiney and David Jackson

2008 National Competition Results

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Open category and VETiS results

Sustainability Award

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Winner of the Skills for Sustainability Award Announced

SkillsOne Launches Videos

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Video footage will appear on the SkillsOne website.

Evatt Shield Winner Announced

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

For the 2008 National Competition, the Winner of the Evatt Shield is Tasmania Congratulations Tassie.

CareerOne Award

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The winner is Luke Davies from the Turning Category

VETiS Shield

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

VETiS Shield is awarded to the best performing state in the National Competition

Presentation Ceremony Footage

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Presentation Ceremony was held at the State Theatre, Sydney

Volunteer Blog Day 3

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

students kindly volunteer to blog

National Competition Day 3 Footage

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

on the last day of competition, tensions mount in competitors as projects are needing to be completed

National Competition Day 3 Blog

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

On the final day of competition, Mark Callaghan talks about the categories and the nearness of completion

National Competition Day 2 Blog

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

CEO Mark Callaghan blog on the second day of the WorldSkills Australia National Competition

Volunteer Blog Day 2

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Volunteer students blog on their experiences at the WorldSkills Australia National Competition. The students are from Bradfield Senior College.

National Competition Day 2 Footage

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

view footage of the competition over the four uploads

National Competition Day 1

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

all the action from the WorldSkills Australia National Competition, Sydney Convention and Exhbition Centre

National Competition Day 1 Blog

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

CEO Mark Callaghan blog on the first day of the WorldSkills Australia National Competition

National Competition Day 1 Footage

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Category by category footage of the National Competition

WSA CEO Mark Callaghan blog

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Familiarisation Day

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Footage of 2008 National Competitors on Familiarisation Day

National Competition Bump In Day 3

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

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.

National Competition Bump In Day 1

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

bump in SCEC days one and two

Australian Apprenticeship Roundtable

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The inaugural 2008 Australian Apprenticeships Roundtable (the Roundtable) meeting was held in Canberra from 2 - 4 June 2008.

WSA are thinking and acting green

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

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

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

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

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

A word from WorldSkills Australia Official Video Journalist Josh Krasnostein

Sustainability in the Joinery Trade

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

SkillsOne investigates how the Joinery category of the WorldSkills Australia National Competition 2008 is becoming more environmentally sustainable.

Try'a Trade - Ballarat

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

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

Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

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

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Workshops were held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on 23rd and 24th of May 2008.

Try’a Trade - Melbourne

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

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

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

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

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Do you want to volunteer at Australia's largest skill event?

Skillaroos Awarded Fellowship

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Congratulations to John Rudge and two finalists, Tim Hambly and Lachlan Thomas.

WorldSkills Australia gone Virtual

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

WorldSkills Australia has signed up to the Virtual Careers Expo to reach a wider audience among the industry.

20 Years On

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

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

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

After filming the Skillaroos at the International Competition in Japan, SkillsOne have released the feature on air.

Medallions of Excellence

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

The medallions were presented to the competitors

Thanking the experts

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

Thanks to the Skillaroo experts

Results and Closing Ceremony

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

The medallists have been announced!

Skillaroos are 5th in the world

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Skillaroos competed at the WorldSkills International Competition to prove their Australian skills are top 5 in the world.

Final minutes of competition

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

Watch as some of the competitors count down to the finish

Final Day of Competition!

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

This is the last day of competition

Day Three of Competition

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

Tired competitors continue through to day three

Day Two of Competition

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

The international competition is in full swing

Day One of Competition

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

The first day of competition has begun

Opening Ceremony

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Skillaroos represent Australia at the Opening Ceremony

Familiarisation day

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

The competitors see the competition site for the first time

Skillaroos at Embassy and School

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Skillaroos visited the Ambassador and elementary school

Skillaroos speak!

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

Hear what some of the Skillaroos have to say

Skillaroos arrival in Susono Village

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Skillaroos arriving at their accommodation in Shizuoka

Skillaroos Farewell Function, Sydney

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

Farewell Function, Sydney