WorldSkills UK – driving excellence in Apprenticeships

Jenna Wrathall MBE is a High Performance Coach and Curriculum Lead for WorldSkills UK. Johnstone McGuckian is a WorldSkills UK Endorsed Trainer and a Media / Teaching & Learning Coach at Oldham College

Discover how WorldSkills UK competition‑based training can strengthen apprenticeship delivery and better align provision with employer needs. This workshop will explore practical approaches for embedding high‑challenge, industry‑relevant learning across apprenticeship programmes, driving innovation in delivery, strengthening assessment, and accelerating readiness for the workplace.

You will see how competition – based training can be used to simulate real occupational pressure, strengthen collaboration, and support consistent, high‑quality outcomes. The session will provide actionable strategies, access to WorldSkills UK resources, and approaches you can apply immediately to enhance delivery, performance and progression into sustained employment.