Get Involved

VQ Day 2011 was a great success, and you can still be involved in celebrating practical and vocational education. If you've gained a VQ this year, sign up to the VQ Roll of Honour. If you took part in a VQ Day event,tell us about it, or even better, send us your photos.

VQ Day 2012 will be taking place on Wednesday 20 June 2012. Details on how to get involved will follow soon!

VQ Day is sponsored by Edge, an independent education foundation who aim to raise the status of practical, technical and vocational learning. Visit the website and find out more about Edge.

Thank you...

Thank you to everyone who helped us promote VQ Day 2011. If you have gained a Vocational Qualification, you can still sign up to the VQ Roll of Honour or, for reference, you can download the VQ Day Action Pack.

We would love to hear how you took part, why not send us a message!

Our VQ Day 2011 Event Photos

Barbershop Quartet

The guys from Blackpool Sixth Form College entertained guests with a selection of classic songs
Choir

Students from Gable Hall School wowed guests with a medely of pop songs
Stonemasonry

A student tries his hand at stonemasonry with a member of WorldSkills Alumni
Costume

Coleg Morgannwg showcasing their innovative costume construction course
Painting

Interactive WorldSkills Have a Go zone allowing guests to demonstrate their painting skills
Floristry

North Warwichshire & Hinckly College created beautiful button holes
Catering

Catering students from Westminster Kingsway College provided delicious canapes for the afternoon
Award Winners

This year's VQ Learner of the Year winners with Lord Kenneth Baker
Skills to Shine

Students from Astley High school in Northumberland demonstrating a recycling product that they had developed for Graphite Resources
Employer Roundtable

Leading employers sign up to the VQ Day business commitment, recognising VQs are not only core to ensuring young people have the necessary skills to succeed, but also helping it recruit individuals with the right skills and training.