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Emotions overflow as skills competitions come to an end in Kazan
The most successful and largest WorldSkills Competition came to a close in Kazan yesterday. There were cheers from supporters as well as tears as each of the Competitors completed their four days of competition
27 August 2019
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Previous Gold Medallists pay it forward
For the first time in history, six previous Gold Medallists of WorldSkills Competitions in Bricklaying came together to provide inspiration and encouragement to the current competitors at WorldSkills Kazan 2019.
26 August 2019
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Daughters of WorldSkills founder Albert Vidal arrive in Kazan for Closing Ceremony
In the story of WorldSkills there are two Palomas, the Spanish word for a dove.
26 August 2019
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“I’m passionate about what I do and have the confidence to follow what I want to do,” Amelia Addis on her WorldSkills journey
It was in 2014 as a young Floristry apprentice that Amelia Addis was convinced to try out for the national skills competitions in New Zealand. Little did she know that such a seemingly small decision could have such a big impact on her life.
26 August 2019
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WorldSkills and 3M launch new education project
WorldSkills and 3M announced the launch of a joint educational project — Education for the Future.
25 August 2019
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Champions Trust Members contribute to WorldSkills stand design
If you are walking through the Gallery in Cluster A, you may come across a brightly colored display stand that provides the information about the WorldSkills Champions Trust.
25 August 2019
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In space no one can call you a plumber (or a dentist)
What are the skills needed to survive in space? More than rocket science, as it turns out, with everything from plumbing to electrical engineering, cooking, and even some basic medicine.
25 August 2019
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Try-a-Skill offers everyone the chance to find a career
Visitors can try a range of activities and demonstrations covering the many skills at WorldSkills Kazan 2019.
24 August 2019
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Youthful solutions for a better world by 2050
One is creating luxury fashion items from discarded fish skins. Another has developed a way of detecting plastic on the ocean floor, while a third is empowering children to become eco-warriors.
24 August 2019
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WorldSkills Kazan 2019: Day 1 of Competition begins!
Years of preparation and training came to fruition today when the first day of competition commenced for the 1,300 Competitors of the 45th WorldSkills Competition.
23 August 2019