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WorldSkills Russia’s National Competition is sure to be a virtual success
When it takes place this September, the WorldSkills Russia National Competition might not be quite business as normal - but it will embrace the new normal.
17 August 2020
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Pandemic stories from WorldSkills Members and Champions in China, South Africa, and the United States
Defeating COVID-19 will take a global effort, and the response from WorldSkills Members shows a truly international response.
30 July 2020
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For baker Tim his work is a passion but also a community lifeline
Any baker will tell you that what they do is as much a passion as a profession. In these times, for many communities, it is a lifeline.
29 July 2020
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When the world closed down WorldSkills India was there to keep in touch
How do you keep in touch when everything from colleges to competitions seems to be shutting down?
27 July 2020
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Don’t stay lying in the fire! Three young Finns explain what that means.
A nurse, a truck driver and a specialist in industrial automation and robotics. What do they have in common? As WorldSkills Finland points out, all are connected as key workers in the COVID-19 world.
23 July 2020
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What is the mark of a true Champion?
The answer can sometimes be found far from the competition arena or the examination hall.
22 July 2020
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Youth, skills, and resilience: the view from WorldSkills Champions
In a normal year World Youth Skills Day recognizes and celebrates the importance of vocational skills and education in areas that range from promoting employment to gender equality.
21 July 2020
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Entrepreneur and WorldSkills Champion uses Competition experience to stay focused during the pandemic
Business owner and WorldSkills Champion, Amelia Addis is reigniting her business ventures as New Zealand emerges from lockdown with a focus on thriving, not just surviving.
16 July 2020
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Embracing Disruption: Youth, skills and resilience
Today, Wednesday 15 July, is World Youth Skills Day – the annual UN celebration of youth, and the role that skills can play in transforming their individual opportunities and prospects.
15 July 2020
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Ensuring that skills reflect societies: Diversity and Inclusion in competitions and beyond
Diversity and inclusion, and the part vocational skills can play in promoting them was the subject of the latest WorldSkills Conference Talk.
14 July 2020