VQ Day 2010
June 21, 2010
VQ Day is a national celebration of vocational qualifications for students, teachers and employers, which is led by independent education foundation, Edge. It will take place at the Horticultural centre in London on 23 June 2010.
The event is being held to celebrate the achievements of the millions of people who gain a vocational qualification every year. For too long, this success has gone without recognition. In 2008, Edge launched VQ Day to help raise the profile of vocational qualifications and celebrate vocational success.
To find out more visit the website vqday.org.uk
In support of VQ Day, UK Skills will showcase 2 skills, Beauty Therapy and Confectionery which will include demonstrations and ‘Have a Go’ activities. Both these skills are represented at the international WorldSkills Competition and will be demonstrated by past Team UK competitors, our WorldSkills, UK Alumni.
- Confectionery showcased by Alistair Birt, WorldSkills, UK Alumni (Team UK 2009)
Our world class confectioner Alistair Birt, will be demonstrating his skills by making various chocolate designs. These will be to added one of his impressive chocolate centre pieces which will be on display. Alistair will also be helping visitors to make some summer chocolate truffles.
- Beauty Therapy showcased by Charlotte Burford, WorldSkills, UK Alumni (Team UK 2009) and Jenna Bailey, WorldSkills, UK Alumni (Team UK 1999)
Visitors will have the opportunity to design and create their very own nail art with the help of Charlotte and Jenna as well as them demonstrating world class techniques and skills, offering a source of inspiration and knowledge to the participating students. There will also be some of our Alumni’s top quality work on display so that visitors can compare their own efforts against that of a world class competitor.
Please join us in celebrating the fantastic achievements of vocational learners across the UK this VQ Day!
