WorldSkills Champions Trust Podcast

The third of this series of podcasts around the upcoming Conference, the ‘Future of apprenticeship systems', reviews the disruption that work-based learning has suffered over the past 18 months. From the perspective of policymaking and business strategies, the three guests in this video podcast tell us what they think should be done to build apprenticeship systems that can contribute to healthier economies. María del Mar Munguía, coordinator of the Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN) in Costa Rica, brings in the perspective of the Latin American region. Other guests are Nazrene Mannie, Executive Director of GAN, and Andy Hall, Senior Consultant (Policy) in Skills Systems at the British Council. Join the full conference 25-29 October 2021 at https://worldskillsconference.com/2021/

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Ahead of WorldSkills Conference 2021, we caught up with speakers that are part of the SKILLS FOR GREEN JOBS track. Interested in whether the pandemic has the potential to accelerate the creation of green jobs and the greening of vocational education in the near future? Tune into the first of our podcasts to hear the views of Olga Strietska-Ilina, specialists in skill strategies for future labour markets at the International Labour Organization (ILO), Kenneth Abraham Barrientos from UNESCO-UNEVOC, and Neil Bentley-Gockmann, CEO of WorldSkills UK. Then make plans to join the full conference 25-29 October 2021 - https://worldskillsconference.com/2021/

WorldSkills Champions Trust representatives Amelia and Chirag catch up with WorldSkills vloggerJacob to talk about the upcoming event - WorldSkills General Assembly 2018. Tune in to see what they'll get up to while in Amsterdam. You can find Jacob's WorldSkills vlogs on the WorldSkills youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/WorldSkillsTV - as well as Jacob's channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc8Xi56IIgyHAePfEUbb3sA.

Three young welders from the United States of America share their thoughts on their industry, their futures, and the opportunities they have. The exciting part - they are all women! Tune in to see how they have broken barriers, challenged stereotypes, and risen to the top.

The next group of the WorldSkills Champions Trust is formed and continuing the great work of connecting and engaging Champions. Hear from some of the returning and new representatives and what their plans are for the next year.

WorldSkills photographer Brain Buchsdruecker shares his experience capturing the highlights of WorldSkills events for 9 years. To see some of Brian's work, visit https://www.flickr.com/photos/worldskills.

Starting his WorldSkills experience as a Competitor at WorldSkills St. Gallen 1997, Anna and Chirag sat down with Daniel Rossato, Lecturer of Technology Education at SENAI, to talk about his 20 year WorldSkills journey.

Simon Bartley, President of WorldSkills, shares what he has learnt in his 27 years involved with the movement. Tune in to hear what he has learned, why young people are so important to the future success of the world, what his expectations for WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 are, as well as his preferred Skills Competition to try!

In recognition of International Women’s Day and our support for UN Women's Campaign HeForShe, we caught up with Mastercam’s President of CNC software, Meghan West to talk about the opportunities in the manufacturing industry for women and youth. Hear how the evolution of the industry is transforming careers into the dream jobs of the future.

Over the last week, almost 300 volunteers gathered in Abu Dhabi to prepare for WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017. Jane Stokie, Director of Skills Competitions, shares some of the hard work that goes into running the world's largest vocational skills event.

What does it mean to be a social entrepreneur, a Change Maker? Why should we care about the Global Goals? How can I help create positive impact with my friends in our community? Champions Trust representative Ricardo joined Debbie Ledbetter from the HP Foundation and Grace Lung from WorldSkills International to talk about the recently launched BeChangeMaker. Tune in to hear all about the project and how and why you should definitely join!

Leading up to WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, representatives of the WorldSkills Champions Trust will be interviewing future Competitors to see how their training journey is going, what they are excited about, and also what advice they would like from Champions. In this first instalment, Ryley, an Industrial Control Competitor from Canada, and Peter, his Expert, discuss the benefits of international experience. What advice is Ryley looking for? If there was one thing about your WorldSkills experience that you could change, what would it be? Comment below with your advice!

The WorldSkills Champions Trust caught up for a holiday themed podcast. Tune in as they reflect on their personal highlights from 2016, as well as their goals for 2017.

An individual with many "hats" joins WorldSkills Champions Trust representatives for Europe, Victor and Barth, during their time at EuroSkills Gothenburg 2016. Jos de Goey, CEO of WorldSkills Netherlands, Secretary General of WorldSkills Europe, and Vice President for Strategic Affairs for WorldSkills International, tells the Champions how he first got involved with WorldSkills, and shares some of his goals for the future.

Chirag and Anna caught up with Jenny Kozhevnikova to discuss the first WorldSkills Russia Alumni Forum. Listen to what she has to say about the future of Alumni engagement in WorldSkills Russia.

Gary and Chirag sit down with four WorldSkills Champions who participated in the WorldSkills Champions Forum 2016 in Niagara Falls, Canada. See what they have to say about their experience, and the future of their projects.

Contractor, Public Speaker, TV personality on DIY Network's Rescue Renovations, and Founder of the McCabe Foundation, Kayleen McCabe joins WorldSkills Champions Trust representatives Gary Condon and Chirag Goel to discuss the issue of gender stereotypes in skills.