World Skill London 2011

Do you thrive under pressure

Do you love competition? Can you cut it on the World stage? If you’re at the top of your trade, in education or work, and aged between 16 and 23 we're looking for Scots to bolster the UK Team at the biggest skills competition there is. World Skills 2011 in London.

We've got a rich history of highly-skilled craftsmen, pioneering engineers and cutting-edge style. And now it's your chance to fly the flag for Scotland. To see if you're eligible and to sign up, check out the list of disciplines on our homepage.

We've also got some outstanding Scottish success stories to get you in the mood.

Mark Nevin - Gold Medal Winner, Painter & Decorator Scotland 2009
Nevin of Edinburgh, Decorators

Richard Sagar - Gold Medal Winner, Electrical instalment Scotland 2009
Eden Electric

Katie Watson - Bronze Medal Winner, Hospitality industry Scotland 2009
Gleneagles

Martin Eusebi - 6^th place, Draftsman Scotland 2009
MB Aerospace Holdings Ltd

Andrew Johnston - 2^nd place, Welder Scotland 2008
Doosan Babcock

Fraser McLean - 5^th place, 2008 Scottish Engineering Craft Apprenticeship of
the Year
Rolls-Royce/Anniesland College

Jenna Smilie - Gold medal winner, Advanced Level Hairdressing 2007/2008
Reid Kerr College/SM Hairdressing

Paul Abbey - 1^st place, Automobile Technology, WorldSkills UK
Gattonside Garage

Chris Blake - Finalist within Painting and Decorating
Edinburgh Telford College

Julie Doig - Finalist within Restaurant Services
Gleneagles Hotel