WorldSkills
Sign in to saveAlso known as WorldSkills Competition, International Vocational Training Competition, International Vocational Training Contest
WorldSkills is an international charity that organises world and national championships for vocational skills and is held every two years in different parts of the world, and also hosts conferences about vocational skills. WorldSkills describes itself as the global hub for skills. thumb|upright=1|A web design competitor at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 The aims of the competitions include demonstrating the advantages of learning a vocational skill, and encouraging 'parity of esteem' between vocational and academic qualifications.
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Vinony files it under 1950 establishments in Spain, International competitions and Recurring events established in 1950.
Its subject is documented across 17 Wikipedia language editions.
Wikidata facts
- Official name
- WorldSkills Competition
- Headquarters
- Amsterdam
- Country of origin
- Spain
- Official website
- worldskills.org/what/competitions
- Image
- Информационные и коммуникационные технологии-web-дизайн и разработка.jpg
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- inception
- 1950-00-00
- Commons category
- WorldSkills
- event interval
- 2
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Encyclopedic overview
7 sectionsContents
- Competitions
- Regional
- Asia
- Europe
- Members
- References
- External links
WorldSkills is an international charity that organises world and national championships for vocational skills and is held every two years in different parts of the world, and also hosts conferences about vocational skills. WorldSkills describes itself as the global hub for skills. thumb|upright=1|A web design competitor at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 The aims of the competitions include demonstrating the advantages of learning a vocational skill, and encouraging 'parity of esteem' between vocational and academic qualifications.
WorldSkills International, formerly known as the International Vocational Training Organization (IVTO), was founded in the 1940s with the goal of creating new employment opportunities for young people in some of the economies that were devastated by the Second World War. It operates in 85 countries and regions.
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