Skills Minister Jacqui Smith celebrates Team UK success at WorldSkills Shanghai

Skills Minister Jacqui Smith delivered a speech at a Parliamentary reception to honor Team UK following their performance at WorldSkills Shanghai. The Minister noted that the team achieved the United Kingdom’s best performance in nearly a decade.

Smith praised the competitors for demonstrating the excellence of UK technical and vocational education on a global stage. She highlighted the dedication of the participants, specifically mentioning their skills in areas such as robotics, and extended recognition to the training managers, technical experts, colleges, and universities that supported the team.