The Annual Apprenticeship Conference is a national event for apprentice employers and providers. Founded in 2015, the event is operated by FE Week, which Lsect Ltd publishes.
Plenary: Three (09:30-11:00)
Date: Tuesday 14 March
Format: Panel discussion
Role | Incoming interim Chief Executive
Organisation | WorldSkills UK
Role at WorldSkills UK
Ben is responsible for driving WorldSkills UK’s programme of work both in the UK and internationally. In partnership with representatives from government, industry, and education, he leads the UK-wide initiative to embed skills competitions methodology into apprenticeship and training programmes, raising standards and ensuring more young people from all walks of life are being equipped with the right skills to help businesses better compete globally.
Ben ensures that the UK remains at the forefront of international skills development in his role of Technical Delegate at WorldSkills Europe and WorldSkills International.
Leading both nationally and internationally, Ben seeks to establish WorldSkills UK as a forward-thinking organisation that is striving to bring about improvements across the skills and education system in the UK.
Background and experience
Ben joined WorldSkills UK in April 2014 and prior to this he held a number of senior and delivery roles within government, working extensively across both skills and careers policy. Ben is an independent member of Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education’s quality assurance and sits on the WorldSkills Europe Board. Co
Ben will take the position of interim Chief Executive of WorldSkills UK in May 2023.
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