A contestant competes in a carpentry contest during the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France, Sept. 12, 2024. The 47th WorldSkills Competition (WSC) officially commenced on Tuesday evening with an opening ceremony at the LDLC Arena located near the city of Lyon in France.
Formerly known as the International Vocational Training Organization, WorldSkills is an international charity, which organizes national championships for vocational skills. Every two years, the organization hosts a competition, which attracts competitors from around the world.
This year's competition is scheduled to run from Sept. 11 to 14, with the closing ceremony on Sept. 15. The event will bring together approximately 1,400 participants from nearly 70 countries and regions, competing in 59 skill categories. (Xinhua/Luo Yu)
PARIS, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- The 47th WorldSkills Competition (WSC) officially commenced on Tuesday evening with an opening ceremony at the LDLC Arena located near the city of Lyon in France.
Formerly known as the International Vocational Training Organization, WorldSkills is an international charity, which organizes national championships for vocational skills. Every two years, the organization hosts a competition, which attracts competitors from around the world.
This year's competition is scheduled to run from Sept. 11 to 14, with the closing ceremony on Sept. 15. The event will bring together approximately 1,400 participants from nearly 70 countries and regions, competing in 59 skill categories.
These categories are divided into six major sectors: Creative Arts and Fashion, Information and Communication Technology, Construction and Building Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering Technology, Transportation and Logistics, and Social and Personal Services.
China has sent a contingent of 68 competitors, comprising 58 men and 10 women, with an average age of 22. They will participate in contests in all the skill categories, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of China.
WorldSkills was born out of the ruins of the Second World War, seeking to give young people opportunities to excel in professional fields, with the goal of raising "the profile and recognition of skilled people." The competition now serves as a platform for its member country or region to showcase and exchange vocational skills at an advanced level. ■
Contestants compete in an industry 4.0 contest during the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France, Sept. 12, 2024. The 47th WorldSkills Competition (WSC) officially commenced on Tuesday evening with an opening ceremony at the LDLC Arena located near the city of Lyon in France.
Formerly known as the International Vocational Training Organization, WorldSkills is an international charity, which organizes national championships for vocational skills. Every two years, the organization hosts a competition, which attracts competitors from around the world.
This year's competition is scheduled to run from Sept. 11 to 14, with the closing ceremony on Sept. 15. The event will bring together approximately 1,400 participants from nearly 70 countries and regions, competing in 59 skill categories. (Xinhua/Luo Yu)
A contestant competes in a bricklaying contest during the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France, Sept. 12, 2024. The 47th WorldSkills Competition (WSC) officially commenced on Tuesday evening with an opening ceremony at the LDLC Arena located near the city of Lyon in France.
Formerly known as the International Vocational Training Organization, WorldSkills is an international charity, which organizes national championships for vocational skills. Every two years, the organization hosts a competition, which attracts competitors from around the world.
This year's competition is scheduled to run from Sept. 11 to 14, with the closing ceremony on Sept. 15. The event will bring together approximately 1,400 participants from nearly 70 countries and regions, competing in 59 skill categories. (Xinhua/Luo Yu)
A contestant competes in a water technology contest during the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France, Sept. 12, 2024. The 47th WorldSkills Competition (WSC) officially commenced on Tuesday evening with an opening ceremony at the LDLC Arena located near the city of Lyon in France.
Formerly known as the International Vocational Training Organization, WorldSkills is an international charity, which organizes national championships for vocational skills. Every two years, the organization hosts a competition, which attracts competitors from around the world.
This year's competition is scheduled to run from Sept. 11 to 14, with the closing ceremony on Sept. 15. The event will bring together approximately 1,400 participants from nearly 70 countries and regions, competing in 59 skill categories. (Xinhua/Luo Yu)
A contestant competes in a beauty therapy contest during the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France, Sept. 12, 2024. The 47th WorldSkills Competition (WSC) officially commenced on Tuesday evening with an opening ceremony at the LDLC Arena located near the city of Lyon in France.
Formerly known as the International Vocational Training Organization, WorldSkills is an international charity, which organizes national championships for vocational skills. Every two years, the organization hosts a competition, which attracts competitors from around the world.
This year's competition is scheduled to run from Sept. 11 to 14, with the closing ceremony on Sept. 15. The event will bring together approximately 1,400 participants from nearly 70 countries and regions, competing in 59 skill categories. (Xinhua/Luo Yu)
Contestant compete in a robot systems integration contest during the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France, Sept. 12, 2024. The 47th WorldSkills Competition (WSC) officially commenced on Tuesday evening with an opening ceremony at the LDLC Arena located near the city of Lyon in France.
Formerly known as the International Vocational Training Organization, WorldSkills is an international charity, which organizes national championships for vocational skills. Every two years, the organization hosts a competition, which attracts competitors from around the world.
This year's competition is scheduled to run from Sept. 11 to 14, with the closing ceremony on Sept. 15. The event will bring together approximately 1,400 participants from nearly 70 countries and regions, competing in 59 skill categories. (Xinhua/Luo Yu)
