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Together, Samsung and WorldSkills launch the world’s largest skills competition
As 1,400 Competitors got to work, Samsung, the Official Event Presenter of WorldSkills Lyon 2024, invited guests to help launch its stand and be the first to try out some of the interactive experiences on offer for visitors.
11 September 2024
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Excellence, equity, and sustainable practices: Day one of WorldSkills Conference 2024 wraps up
As the first day draws to a close, WorldSkills Conference 2024 has already sparked ideas and stimulated discussions. Here is a summary of the key talking points from day one and how delegates are “Moving TVET to the top of the global agenda.”
11 September 2024
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What's ON #2: WorldSkills Lyon 2024
Today, Lyon becomes the global hub of skills excellence as WorldSkills Competition 2024 and WorldSkills Conference 2024 begin, spotlighting the crucial role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in our rapidly evolving world.
11 September 2024
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President Macron welcomes the world to France at the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Opening Ceremony
With a spectacular show of music, dance, flags, and youthful energy, WorldSkills Lyon 2024, the world’s largest skills competition, officially opened.
10 September 2024
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WorldSkills Competitors and local students unite as One School One Country
With one day to go until the start of the 47th WorldSkills Competition, over 5,000 students across Lyon welcomed WorldSkills Competitors to their schools for the culmination of our cultural exchange programme.
10 September 2024
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International journalists gather for WorldSkills Lyon 2024 inaugural press conference
Global media joined the first official WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Press Conference to hear from leading voices about the purpose, vision, and impact of WorldSkills.
10 September 2024
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What's ON #1: WorldSkills Lyon 2024
Welcome to WorldSkills Lyon 2024! The world’s largest skills competition. Every day we will be bringing you the highlights of each day so you can make the most of the 47th WorldSkills Competition wherever you are in the world.
10 September 2024
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WorldSkills Japan will host the 49th WorldSkills Competition
At WorldSkills General Assembly 2024 today, Members chose to hold WorldSkills Competition 2028 in the city of Aichi after a compelling bid from Japan.
9 September 2024
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Champions arrive at Eurexpo Lyon for the first time for Familiarization Day
With only two days to go until the start of the Competition, WorldSkills Lyon 2024 gave Competitors their first glimpse of the exhibition hall and helped them familiarize themselves with the venue layout and their workshops.
9 September 2024
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WorldSkills welcomes Nigeria as its 89th Member
WorldSkills Nigeria has become the latest Member from the African region to join the WorldSkills community, bringing new energy and insights to the global skills movement.
9 September 2024