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WorldSkills: its Vision & Mission and its Economic Importance.
Simon Bartley: President WorldSkills
Astana Economic Forum: 21st May 2015
WORLDSKILLS
MEMWorldSkills has 73 Members
Improving our world with the power of skills.
OUR VISION
To raise the profile and recognition of skilled people, and show how important skills are in achieving economic growth
and personal success.
OUR MISSION
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OUR SIX FOCUS AREAS
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LEVELS OF SKILLS COMPETITION
International
Regional
National
Members also host local competitions ranging in level from School, City and State/Province
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WORLDSKILLS COMPETITION =OLYMPIC GAMES OF SKILLS
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WHY SKILLS COMPETITIONS?
ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS
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Can a Country’s economy operate where everyone of working age has a degree, a masters degree or a PhD?
Can a Country’s economy operate where everyone of working age has no skills?
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PARTNERSHIPS
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
