WorldSkills: its Vision & Mission and its Economic Importance.

Simon Bartley: President WorldSkills

Astana Economic Forum: 21st May 2015

WORLDSKILLS

MEMWorldSkills has 73 Members

Improving our world with the power of skills.

OUR VISION

To raise the profile and recognition of skilled people, and show how important skills are in achieving economic growth

and personal success.

OUR MISSION

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OUR SIX FOCUS AREAS

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LEVELS OF SKILLS COMPETITION

International

Regional

National

Members also host local competitions ranging in level from School, City and State/Province

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WORLDSKILLS COMPETITION =OLYMPIC GAMES OF SKILLS

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WHY SKILLS COMPETITIONS?

ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS

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Can a Country’s economy operate where everyone of working age has a degree, a masters degree or a PhD?

Can a Country’s economy operate where everyone of working age has no skills?

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PARTNERSHIPS

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

simon@simonjbartley.com

THANK YOU