WorldSkills International

The stage is nearly set for the world’s biggest skills competition, thanks to the dedication of thousands of volunteers who have worked tirelessly over the last few years—and the last few days—to prepare. 🌏 1,400 Competitors and 1,300 Experts from nearly 70 countries and regions, and 100,000 visitors overall will fill Euroexpo Lyon in France 🇫🇷 for the 47th WorldSkills Competition. The WorldSkills Lyon 2024 venue will house 59 Official Skills and 3 Exhibitions Skills across seven sector villages, showcasing everything from intricate Floristry to high-tech Mechatronics and more. Learn more about the immense preparations going into the biggest skills event in the world! https://lnkd.in/gC5WRnzU #WSC2024

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE 🗓️ Watch the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Opening Ceremony LIVE online 10 September beginning at 19:00 CEST. 🎥 The kick-off to the world's biggest skills Competition is SOLD OUT but you're invited to take part in the ceremony livestream, which will include the exciting Parade of Nations featuring 1,400 Competitors from nearly 70 countries and regions. The Opening Ceremony takes place at LDLC Arena, the largest event venue in Lyon, France. 🇫🇷 And while the Opening Ceremony is SOLD OUT 🎉, you can still get tickets to the Closing Ceremony on 15 September! SAVE THE OPENING CEREMONY LIVESTREAM LINK: https://lnkd.in/gs4JvZtm LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLOSING CEREMONY: https://lnkd.in/gAzSHNF5 #WSC2024

The WorldSkills community from around the world is journeying to Lyon, France 🇫🇷 for WorldSkills Lyon 2024! Experts, Technical Delegates, and Interpreters have arrived—while Competitors and thousands more are on their way, including 100,000+ visitors from over 90 countries. Over the coming week we'll be sharing all sorts of scenes from the world's biggest skills Competition, showcasing the impact of skills and celebrating skilled young people. Learn more about the Competition: https://lnkd.in/gjqYAPDY #WSC2024

With just a few days to go until the start of the 47th WorldSkills Competition, #WorldSkills Global Partners IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials) and GROHE are putting the finishing touches to a social impact project that will not only give students a chance to develop hands-on skills, but also to equip a school in Lyon, France 🇫🇷 with a new washroom. “This project offers so much—it is a real-world test case for students to work on together and learn from, it will repurpose and extend the life of materials left over from the Competition, and it will leave the school with better facilities than when we first arrived," says Seán Kearney, Managing Director of IAPMO’s IWSH Foundation (International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation) . Learn more and count down to WorldSkills Lyon 2024 with us! https://lnkd.in/dn8MRbeF #WSC2024

Prepare to share your WorldSkills Lyon 2024 experience! The hundreds of thousands of people set to experience the 47th WorldSkills Competition are encouraged to post about the biggest celebration of skills on social media, from tagging the right accounts to using the Competition hashtag #WSC2024, having fun with NEW eye-catching Competition Story Stickers—and more! We anticipate millions of views on Competition content and that includes yours. Make it easy for everyone to view and share your experience. Get all the details and prepare to share! https://lnkd.in/gAGDUXmD

Nigerian 🇳🇬 university students plan to revolutionize healthcare in Africa with a platform that connects patients to healthcare providers and insurance companies—streamlining insurance verifications and claims to reduce wait times. Team Sekofia is one of the Top 5 Finalist Teams in the #BeChangeMaker 2024 social entrepreneurship programme presented by #WorldSkills and HP LIFE, supported by UNESCO-UNEVOC. "We personally encountered long wait times to validate insurance coverage in hospitals and, on several occasions, had to pay out-of-pocket for medical consultations and medicines – with claims that were never successfully processed," says Nino Chibuzor Nwachukwu of Team Sekofia. Five social entrepreneur teams will compete at the grand finale of #BeChangeMaker2024 this September in Lyon, France alongside the WorldSkills Conference and WorldSkills Lyon 2024. The teams from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼, Colombia 🇨🇴 , Kenya 🇰🇪, Vietnam 🇻🇳 and Nigeria 🇳🇬 will pitch their ideas to judges and a live audience after months of learning, coaching, mentoring and finessing their social business ideas that will make a big impact in their communities and beyond. Learn more about the finalists and their business ideas—and stay tuned as we highlight each team and share a livestream link to watch the final pitch online on 12 September: https://lnkd.in/gmFe6MVW

In less than a week, the 47th WorldSkills Competition begins in Lyon, France! 🇫🇷 1,400 Competitors, 1,300 Experts, and more than 250,000 visitors from 90 countries are expected to take part in the event and activities showcasing skills on the world stage! KEY DATES ✨ 10 September 2024: Opening Ceremony - LDLC Arena (SOLD OUT) ✨ 11-14 September 2024: WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Competition - Eurexpo Lyon (REGISTER TO ATTEND FOR FREE) ✨ 15 September 2024: Closing Ceremony - Groupama Stadium (GET TICKETS) Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8Zu-NvS #WSC2024

The Opening Ceremony for WorldSkills Lyon 2024 is SOLD OUT 🎉 but you can still get tickets to the Closing Ceremony on 15 September! Be part of the world's largest skills Competition by celebrating and witnessing the medal presentation for winning #WorldSkills Champions, taking in a dazzling sound and light show, and more surprises! The Closing Ceremony takes place at the the world-class Groupama Stadium in Lyon, France. 🇫🇷 Learn more and get tickets: https://lnkd.in/gAzSHNF5 #WSC2024

A women-led social enterprise in Kenya 🇰🇪 is tackling inadequate waste management and environmental pollution in the African country's urban centers with biodegradable garbage bags. Team Planet Plus is one of the Top 5 Finalist Teams in the #BeChangeMaker 2024 social entrepreneurship programme presented by #WorldSkills and HP LIFE, supported by UNESCO-UNEVOC. "We are championing environmental protection and conservation by building resilient communities in the face of climate change," says Sarah Kutahi of Planet Plus. Five social entrepreneur teams will compete at the grand finale of #BeChangeMaker2024 this September in Lyon, France alongside the WorldSkills Conference and WorldSkills Lyon 2024. The teams from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼, Colombia 🇨🇴 , Kenya 🇰🇪, Vietnam 🇻🇳 and Nigeria 🇳🇬 will pitch their ideas to judges and a live audience after months of learning, coaching, mentoring and finessing their social business ideas that will make a big impact in their communities and beyond. Learn more about the finalists and their business ideas—and stay tuned as we highlight each team and share a livestream link to watch the final pitch online on 12 September: https://lnkd.in/gmFe6MVW

The world's biggest skills Competition is just ONE WEEK away! Let us know how you're participating in WorldSkills Lyon 2024 or share advice for Competitors in the comments below! 🎉 The 47th WorldSkills Competition takes place in Lyon, France 🇫🇷 10-15 September. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-NqhJH2 #WSC2024