WorldSkills London 2011 Showcasing skills that shape our world Philippa Langton London Director Michael Osbaldeston Partnership Director WorldSkills London 2011

WorldSkills London 2011 Endorsement by the Mayor “London is consistently voted the best city in the world to do business in and our strong skills base is a key factor behind this. In 2011 it will be our honour to host WorldSkills, when we will not only show the world our brilliance in staging great events, but also the great pool of talent in our country and in our capital.” Boris Johnson Mayor of London

WorldSkills London 2011 our ambition: WorldSkills London 2011 will inspire more young people to be enterprising in their careers, achieving a step change in how people view their future options by showcasing vocational qualifications as a positive and valued choice at all levels – and the skills that the country needs.

WorldSkills London 2011 The numbers... The largest international skills competition 5 - 8 October 2011 Opening and Closing ceremonies at The O2 4 days of Competition 1,000 Competitors 53 Countries/Nations 46 Skills Estimated 150,000 actual visitors Reaching virtual visitors across the globe

WorldSkills London 2011 The event The international competition – providing global benchmarking Have a Go in every sector Free careers advice Showcasing Make it Happen Junior WorldSkills One School, one country International conference and skills ministers summit Opening and closing ceremonies at the O2

WorldSkills London 2011 Employers National Apprenticeship Service are developing a first class programme to engage employers: Escorted travel Guided tours of the event Meeting past competitors of WorldSkills Participating in the conference programme Joining in Have a Go’s Attending the NTA national ceremony Networking with international delegates

On 5-8 October 2011 WorldSkills will share an East End home, shortly before the Olympics

WorldSkills is big.......10 Wembley size football pitches – whole of ExCeL, London We’re taking over the whole of ExCeL London Background slide 4 Size of the competition – equivalent to the size of 10 Wembley football pitches The largest event to come to London prior to the 2012 Olympic Games

WorldSkills London 2011 London Partners The Mayor of London and the GLA London AoC and colleges London Work Based Learning Alliance and providers London Councils London YPLA London NAS London Skills Funding Agency Job Centre Plus Transport for London East London Business Alliance Livery Companies

WorldSkills London 2011 Key ways to get involved... Volunteer Visit Have a Go! Sign up to the conference and seminar programme Help us Make it Happen!

WorldSkills London 2011 The legacy for London Inspire young people, and raise their aspirations Encourage teachers and parents to see the vocational option, especially apprenticeships, as a positive progression for young people Shift the perception and recognition of vocational and technical skills and the contribution they make to society Encourage greater take up of skills competition and drive up standards Bring together the celebrations of excellence

Thank you…. …and see you in October! Philippa Langton, London Director plangton@worldskillslondon2011.com Michael Osbaldeston, Partnership Director mosbaldeston@worldskillslondon2011.com For more information on all opportunities resulting from WorldSkills London 2011 go to www.worldskillslondon2011.com