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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. WorldSkills is big Wembley size football pitches – whole of ExCeL, London We’re taking over the whole of ExCeL London
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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

9. 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

10. 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!

11. 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

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