UVAC are delighted to continue our support of WorldSkills UK as headline sponsors of their International Skills Summit 5 on Thursday 23 May 2024, Birmingham

This the fifth WorldSkills UK International Summit, and takes the theme of Opportunity and Growth. It focuses on skills, growth, and opportunity, providing international perspectives on key economic and social challenges. 

Attendees will have the chance to exchange insights on the role of world-class skills in stimulating innovation and growth, supporting social mobility, and unlocking opportunity. They will also be able to participate in solutions-focused workshops, engage in CPD with the WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence in partnership with NCFE and enjoy a tour of University College Birmingham’s state-of-the-art facilities.

The event has an exceptional line-up of experts, as well as education and industry partners, including:

• Ben Blackledge, Chief Executive WorldSkills UK
• Chelle Travis, Executive Director, SkillsUSA
• Anthony Impey MBE, Chief Executive, Be the Business
• Rosa Wells, FE Principal and Dean of STEM, University College Birmingham
• Jeff Greenidge, Director of Diversity & Governance, Association of Colleges
• Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee, Chief Executive, UVAC
• Dr Fiona Aldridge, Head of Insight & Intelligence, West Midlands Combined Authority
• Philip Le Feuvre, Chief Operating Officer, NCFE
• Jo Reynolds, Early Careers Engagement & Programme Lead UK, HSBC UK

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