WorldSkills London 2011 Be part of it
5-8 October 2011 ExCeL London
This year the UK will host the world’s largest international skills competition. Don’t miss this unique educational opportunity to visit the most exciting, inspiring and interactive skills competition ever seen. Register now for complimentary tickets at worldskillslondon2011.com/visit
‘An unmissable opportunity!’ Marion Plant, OBE, Principal of North Warwickshire and Hinckley College.
Mobile Robotics…Floristry…Graphic Design Technology…Landscape Gardening…Beauty Therapy…Web Design…Welding… Plumbing and Heating…Aircraft Maintenance…Cooking…Stone Masonry…Autobody Repair…Fashion Technology…
WorldSkills London 2011 Be part of it
5-8 October 2011 ExCeL London
worldskillslondon2011.com/visit
What is WorldSkills? The WorldSkills Competition is hosted in a different country every two years and it comes to London in October 2011. Young people from across the globe will compete to become the best of the best in their chosen skill. WorldSkills London 2011 is more than just a competition – it’s a chance to inspire and spark the ambitions of young people, opening their minds to the possibilities their futures hold. Who will visit?
Why is it unique?
- Educational organisations including schools, colleges and universities
- 150,000 visitors
- Education professionals including teachers, trainers and lecturers
- 1,000 competitors
- Parents and carers
- 45 skill areas
- Individuals seeking help and advice on education and employment
- Over 50 countries
- Employers
- An accredited, innovative Education Experience with new teaching resources for you to use
- Community groups including youth clubs, Scouts and Guides Why should I get involved? Your students will be amazed by the young people from across the world; be able to Have a Go at a wide range of skills and learn first-hand about future career and job opportunities through impartial information and advice services. Entry to the event is complimentary and it is especially beneficial for schools, colleges, universities, community and careers organisations.
- An interactive exhibition, providing impartial Information, Advice and Guidance - A seminar and conference series featuring topical subjects and debates - Showcases to celebrate UK and international talent - Have a Go activities - Volunteering programme
Mobile Robotics…Floristry…Graphic Design Technology…Landscape Gardening…Beauty Therapy…Web Design…Welding… Plumbing and Heating…Aircraft Maintenance…Cooking…Stone Masonry…Autobody Repair…Fashion Technology…
What educational benefits does WorldSkills London 2011 offer? A visit to WorldSkills London 2011 will ensure you and your students have access to complete and up-to-date careers information and enhance the work you are currently undertaking in the classroom/curriculum. It will help careers professionals deliver advice to their students as part of essential Information, Advice and Guidance. It will introduce students to skills, trades and professions they may never have considered and will help them put together evidence as part of their course/qualifications or act as a work related learning activity. Ignite your students’ passion to consider taking part in competitions and inspire them to be the best of the best in their chosen future career. By taking part in the Education Experience you can benefit from free learning resources written and delivered by WorldSkills London 2011 for schools and colleges. The resources will be delivered through established partners and are available from worldskillslondon2011.com/education
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Registrations now open! How do I book to attend?
When can I visit?
Group bookings Register a group (six or more people) to attend at worldskillslondon2011.com/visit (click on registration for groups).
The open dates and times are:
For educational institutes, we recommend you bring students in the following groups: - Year groups 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 - Year groups 4, 5 and 6 have the chance to visit during the exclusive Junior WorldSkills London 2011 session only on the morning of Wednesday 5 October We suggest you bring complete year groups or classes of students for a four-hour visit to allow sufficient time at the event and ensure your students do not miss out on anything. Individual visitors You can register to attend at worldskillslondon2011.com/visit (click on registrations for individuals). You can also book for up to four of your friends, family or colleagues.
Wednesday 5 October* Thursday 6 October Friday 7 October Saturday 8 October
10:30-17:30 09:30-17:30 09:30-17:30 09:00-16:00
*(From 10:30 until 13:00 on Wednesday 5 October, the event will be open for Junior WorldSkills London 2011 visitors only)
What happens after I book? After you register to attend, you will receive a confirmation email with a unique code. You can use this code at any time to make changes to your booking. If you have registered a group to attend, further guidance to help you prepare for your visit will be sent with your confirmation email.
Here to help A whole host of information can be found at worldskillslondon2011.com or you can contact one of our dedicated Visitor Support Team on 0845 463 2011 or email visit@worldskillslondon2011.com and they will be more than happy to help.
Visitor Support Team, WorldSkills London 2011, 3rd Floor, 36 Queen Street, London, EC4R 1BN Tel: 0845 463 2011 Fax: 01823 333796 This service is operated by Prospects Events, official supplier to WorldSkills London 2011