NEWS CONTACT US ABOUT US CAREERS ADVICE SKILLS EDUCATORS PARTNERSHIPS SUCCESSES INSIGHTS Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We’re passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) because we want to help as many young people as possible, from all backgrounds, get the best start in work and life. ED&I strategy Objective 1: To create high-performing diverse teams within an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Objective 2: To drive increased representation of and positive engagement with underrepresented groups across all our services, activities and products. Objective 3: To inform the sector with insight, thought leadership and best practice in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion. ED&I STRATEGY Our five point ED&I plan Working with partners to increase inclusive registrations Taking positive action to address longstanding challenges Encouraging more role modelling to boost confidence Addressing regional cold spots to increase uptake from diverse populations Reviewing our marketing images so young people can see we want them to get involved Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Awards In partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, we’re delighted to announce that our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Heroes Awards will take place on 24 February 2022. FIND OUT MORE Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group We have brought together partners from across the skills system to form an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group, developed in response to the ‘Championing Difference for a Better Workforce’ research. FIND OUT MORE The pledge In partnership with The Education and Training Foundation, Association of Colleges and other organisations, we have pledged to ensure that technical and vocational education pathways are made accessible and inclusive to all. Hear from senior leaders across these organisations to understand how they are embedding equity, diversity and inclusion throughout their activities. Together, we can ensure all young people have an equal chance to succeed in work and life. FIND OUT MORE 13% of WorldSkills UK competition registrations in 2019 were from young people with SEND 1 in 3 of all WorldSkills UK competition registrations in 2019 were young women 8% of WorldSkills UK Competition registrations were from BAME young people 400 SEND learners attended WorldSkills UK LIVE as part of a supported visitors programme Our research Championing difference for a better workforce Championing difference for a better workforce’, a report by TSIP, sets out recommendations to increase diversity and inclusion in WorldSkills UK Competitions. READ MORE Our gender pay report We are committed to creating high-performing diverse teams within an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. That’s why we are voluntarily reporting on the gender pay balance in our organisation. DOWNLOAD THE REPORT Sign up to receive our latest updates to your email First name* Surname* Email* Organisation or school Consent I have read and accepted the privacy policy. * CAPTCHA Useful links ABOUT US CAREERS ADVICE SKILLS EDUCATORS PARTNERSHIPS SUCCESSES INSIGHTS NEWS CONTACT US OUR PRIVACY PROMISE COOKIE POLICY TERMS AND CONDITIONS ©2021 WorldSkills UK Registered charity in England at 332, Third Floor, 25 Wilton Road, London SW1V 1LW Charity number 1001586, company number 02535199, VAT registration number GB945610716