Promoting skills across the world

Established 1950 61 Members Membership-driven Skills competitions and events Skills standards and development

Established 2011 Partnership-driven Promote and develop

skills through projects Address also non WSI

member countries

Modelling Vocation ExcellenceThe first research study of WorldSkills Foundation

Free to download at:

www.worldskillsfoundation.org

165 Experts…413 Competitors,

…gave us insight into their: experience motivation self-perceptions

“Do competitions make a difference?”

asked:

“WorldSkills Competitions raise quality, promote professional development

and drive improvements in vocational training.”

confirms:

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Learning for life

WorldSkills is… …. inspiration from the best …. ways to evaluate high standards .… building global connections

“We learn teamwork & communication.” “We learn what training gets results.” “We establish networks and friendships.” “We perform at the top rank of our professions.”

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Pathway to Professional Identity

WorldSkills is… …. peer respect and support …. advancing careers and opening doors .… fulfilling and broadening horizons

“You can open your mind to new work options.” “I have improved 200% since I started this journey.” “The experience is both professional and personal.” “We learn about other cultures and skill areas.”

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Leaders in the making

WorldSkills is… …. high-level planning and technical expertise …. national and international perspectives .… a continually expanding pool of talent

“It’s great to see competitors develop their profession.” “Those who know more learn how to teach others.” “My doorway to an excellent future has been opened.” “I can see myself doing bigger and better things.”

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Strengthening National Training Systems

WorldSkills is… …. a global knowledge hub …. a platform for accomplished teachers and mentors .… many opportunities for collaboration

“Being here we can exchange knowledge and ideas.” “We are all friends, from many countries and careers.” “Valuable relationships are formed with other Experts.” “It brings together industry, education and government.”

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