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WorldSkills Update 16.04.2009 |
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Dear *|FNAME|*, Editorial: By Christine Scoot, Marketing & Project Coordinator, WSI Welcome to the WorldSkills International Update. The WorldSkills International Update is one of the many informational and promotional tools that we use to inform Members, partners, volunteers and the general public about the latest activities and initiatives happening throughout the world as part of the WorldSkills organisation. Together we can raise the awareness and profile of Proudly supported by WorldSkills Global Sponsor Partners |
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A message to all of the 40th WorldSkills Competition Competitors |
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From Dave Bronconnier, Mayor of Calgary On behalf of Calgary City Council and all Calgarians it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to WorldSkills 2009 in Calgary, Canada. The City of Calgary is proud to host this global event and celebrate excellence in skills with young talent, dignitaries and guests from around the world. We are committed to making this event a tremendous experience for all.
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New initiatives will change the future of the WorldSkills movement |
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By Jane Stokie, Technical Director, WSI The Technical Committee meeting and following Chief Expert meeting which brought together the full Skill Management teams by bringing in all of the Workshop Supervisors was a great success. We would like to thank WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Ltd for hosting all of the meetings in support of the WorldSkills Champions on the World Stage vision. Raising awareness of what have many times been called ‘the world’s best kept secret’ is just one of the desired outcomes for the 40th WorldSkills Competition (WSC2009). WorldSkills International in partnership with its Members, WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Ltd. and stakeholders are hopeful their focus on sustainability and media engagement can contribute to this outcome.
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Team Leaders visit Calgary |
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By Christine Scoot, Marketing and Project Coordinator, WSI WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Ltd. and WorldSkills International (WSI) hosted a Team Leader Working Group following the recent Technical Committee / Chief Experts' Meetings in Calgary with the goal of refining and enhancing all aspects of the Competition that relate to Team Leaders and Competitors. During the 3-day program, the Team Leaders toured both the Competition Site and the Competitor Village, and discussed with WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Ltd and WorldSkills International all host-related aspects of Competitor events and activities with the aim of clarifying, agreeing, and improving where possible.
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WorldSkills Leaders Forum 2009 - the largest ever |
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By Stephen Chase, WorldSkills Premiere Experience Coordinator More than 500 people will be attending the WSLF, making it the largest to date. The keynote address will be given by business executive, author, and consultant Don Tapscott. An internationally renowned authority on the impact of information technology on business, Don Tapscott is the author of "Wikinomics - How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything " , and "Growing Up Digital". In addition to giving the keynote address Don Tapscott will also moderate an interactive panel discussion with five Past Champions of the WorldSkills Competition. The panel will represent a cross section of various skills and technologies. The Past Champions will discuss the positive impact that participating in the WorldSkills Competition has had on both their personal and professional lives. Following the conclusion of the WSLF the Past Champions will take the WSPE participants on a guided tour of the WSC2009.
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WorldSkills Portal |
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The WorldSkills Portal is an interactive, informative, multi-lingual, multi-regional and international website that is designed to raise the awareness of the international skills community and the WorldSkills Member countries/regions. Visit www.worldskillsportal.com to read great stories about how the WorldSkills Competition has touched the lives of many Champions, how they stay connected within their country/region, read about the WorldSkills Competition skill categories and see what high profile WorldSkills endorsers have to say about global skill issues.
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SkillsUSA gets ready for the 45th |
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By: SkillsUSA SkillsUSA returns to Kansas City June 21-June 26, 2009 for the 45th Annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC), a showcase of career and technical education students. More than 15,000 people - including students, teachers and business partners - are expected to participate in the week-long event.
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Explore worldskills.org |
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This section has been added to provide you with tips for the best utilisation of worldskills.org and other WorldSkills related websites. A quick reminder to go and visit the WorldSkills Calgary 2009 merchandise shop where a great selection of Competition gear is available. Browse your way through branded polo’s, shirts, hats and lots more. Your way to attending the Competition in style starts right here. |
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Upcoming WorldSkills Events |
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Do you have events that you want to see here, send them to ellen.coppens@worldskills.org. |
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