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Bedford College Training Services - Bedford College students invited to participate at WorldSkills London 2011

Bedford College students invited to participate at WorldSkills London 2011

WorldSkills London 2011 will be the world's largest, international skills competition with young people from across the globe competing to be the best of the best in their chosen skill.

The competition takes place at ExCeL London from 5-8 October 2011 and it is estimated that150,000 visitors will see 1,000 competitors from 50 countries/regions competing in 45 skill areas over four exciting days of competition.

WorldSkillsThe competition takes place every two years in a different WorldSkills International Member country/region – WorldSkills London 2011 will be the 41st WorldSkills Competition and the third time it has been hosted in the UK.

Most participating countries/regions, including the UK, hold extensive local and regional heats before selecting their national teams, and so representatives at the global level truly are the very best of countries/regions.

There are three Information and Communications technology skills represented at WorldSkills 2011:
  • Information network cabling
  • IT/Software solutions for business
  • IT PC/Network systems administration
How is Bedford College involved?

A group of full-time Computing students who are currently studying on the Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma for Information Technology have been invited to participate in the WorldSkills 2011 event. As part of our BTEC full-time program these students study CISCO CCNA modules and thus gain an industry recognised qualification - as well as extensive networking practical skills and knowledge recognised by employers as essential in the networking workplace.

WorldSkills CompetitionBedford College is a authorised CISCO IT Networking Academy and the students benefit from extensive, up-to-date laboratory facilities available within the Computing Department.

Steve Deards, Bedford College's CISCO IT Networking Academy's co-ordinator, said "This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to network with CISCO professionals, and to investigate career opportunities in this area."

CISCO, the world's leading supplier of networking, voice, and communications technology and services, is a Gold Sponsor for the WorldSkills London 2011 event.

WorldSkills CompetitionInvolvement with the competition provides huge benefits for everyone, whether you are a participant, visitor, employer or sponsor.

"Skills competitions in today’s climate are incredibly important. They demonstrate very clearly the value of up-skilling the youth of today. WorldSkills Competitions also provide a real showcase for establishing vocational occupations as attractive and long-term career opportunities."

Chris Jones, Director General, City & Guilds

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WorldSkills is global

WorldSkills International is a unique organisation with members covering every continent.  It is dedicated to raising the status and standards of vocational education and training worldwide. Its biennial event is the biggest international vocational skills competition in the world.

 

In October 2011, London will host the 41st WorldSkills Competition.  Young talent from over 50 countries/regions will display their outstanding ability across 45 skills categories from autobody repair and web design to robotics and landscape gardening, as they compete for the coveted title of 'WorldSkills Champion'.

 

"Without world class skills. UK businesses will find  it increasingly difficult to compete and innovate.  Where skills were once a key driver of prosperity and fairness, they are now THE key driver.  Achieving world class skills is the key to achieving economic success and social justice in the new global economy."

Lord Leitch

Leitch Review of Skills (December 2006)