Euroskills is one of the largest skills competitions in Europe and takes place from 9-13 September. The UK team is made up of 19 people. They were selected and trained in skills excellence by WorldSkills UK, in partnership with Pearson, the education company.
Months of Training and Selection for EuroSkills Herning 2025
The team will compete in a raft of skills disciplines vital for all our futures. Team members have already been through months of competition and selection processes and now face the last crucial months of their intensive training programme for EuroSkills Herning 2025.
Government Support for Skills Development
Minister for Skills, Jacqui Smith, said: “Congratulations to all those chosen for the EuroSkills team, it’s a fantastic achievement and a unique opportunity to showcase the strength of UK skills on the European stage. These young people represent the ambition and expertise being developed through our further education system, which is central to building a workforce fit for the future. High-quality skills are at the heart of our Plan for Change, helping to grow the economy and support people into good jobs. WorldSkills UK does vital work to raise standards and ambition across technical education.”
Key Skills Competed in at EuroSkills Herning 2025
Team UK will compete in skills crucial to the Government’s ambition to build 1.5 million homes and create new modern places of work. These skills include Electrical Installation, Plumbing and Heating, Joinery, Cabinet Making, and Painting and Decorating. Team UK will also compete in Mechatronics, Industry 4.0, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering CAD, CNC Milling, Web Technologies, Graphic Design, and Welding.
Team UK Showcases Health, Hospitality, and Lifestyle Skills
The UK’s health, hospitality, and lifestyle sectors will also be showcased on the European stage with Team UK participating in Health and Social Care, Hairdressing, Cooking, and Restaurant Service.
Pearson: Official Partner for EuroSkills Herning 2025
Pearson is the official partner of Team UK for EuroSkills Herning 2025 and WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, following a successful partnership at WorldSkills Lyon in 2024. Ben Blackledge, Chief Executive, WorldSkills UK said: “We are so excited to be supporting and nurturing this fantastic group of young professionals as they head for Denmark to compete. They will be tested to the highest standards, showcasing the skills that global employers are looking for, and will return to the UK with the knowledge and experience that will turbocharge their careers.”
EuroSkills Herning 2025: A Test of UK’s International Competitiveness
“EuroSkills Herning 2025 is ultimately a test of how internationally competitive UK skills are. It gives us the impetus to raise standards at home and help more young people get high-quality jobs.”
