WORLDSKILLS Improving our world with the power of skills. OUR VISION Improving our world with the power of skills. OUR MISSION To raise the profile and recognition of skilled people, and show how important skills are in achieving economic growth and personal success. OUR POSITION The global hub for skills excellence and development. WHAT IS WORLDSKILLS? WorldSkills is the global hub for skills development and excellence. Through International cooperation and development between industry, government, organizations, and institutions, we promote the benefits and need for skilled professionals through grass- roots community projects, skill competitions, and knowledge exchange. We show how important skills education and training is for youth, industries, and society by challenging young professionals around the world to become the best in the skill of their choice. 3 P107-01_WS_Africa_Kigali_2018_partnership_AfDB WORLDSKILLS HISTORY 4 P107-01_WS_Africa_Kigali_2018_partnership_AfDB OUR GROWTH • WorldSkills has 79 Members countries/regions • Goal for 2020 was 70 Members • Newest Members include: • 2017 – Ukraine, Pakistan, Bangladesh • 2016 – Romania • 2015 – Israel, Costa Rica, Palestine • 2014 – Belarus, Mongolia, Egypt, Kazakhstan, and Zambia • 2013 – Chile and Kingdom of Bahrain • 2012 – Sri Lanka, Russia, Armenia, Georgia, Kuwait, and Dominican Republic 5 WS_What_is_WorldSkills_library - v11.8 WHAT IS A WORLDSKILLS COMPETITION? • The WorldSkills Competition is our flagship event, held every two years in a Member country or region. • Competitors from over 60 countries and regions compete in more than 50 different skills. • The Competitors are all under the age of 23 years (except for four skills that have the age limit of 25). • This is a multifaceted event that is considered to be the global meeting place for government, education, industry, and association leaders to discuss relevant and important issues related to skills worldwide. • See here for the summary video of WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 – the latest edition of WorldSkills Competition. 6 P107-01_WS_Africa_Kigali_2018_partnership_AfDB WORLDSKILLS AFRICA KIGALI 2018 20-23 November 2018 Kigali, Rwanda SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA A strategic focus for WorldSkills We connect WorldSkills Members, Global Partners, governments, regional, continental, international organizations, educational institutions, and NGO partners to help create and facilitate initiatives for sustainable skills development for youth in Africa and the future establishment of WorldSkills Africa, which is a continental platform that will sit within the African Union to support and facilitate skills development initiatives with WorldSkills network. 8 P107-01_WS_Africa_Kigali_2018_partnership_AfDB SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA A strategic focus for WorldSkills The partnership with our the African Union, Global Partner – Festo, and other stakeholders is a crucial step for ensuring our collective effort in Africa will be implemented successfully from the highest political and industry levels to positively impact the countries and communities we serve. 9 P107-01_WS_Africa_Kigali_2018_partnership_AfDB WORLDSKILLS AFRICA KIGALI 2018 Why skills competition Skills competition is not the only tool for skills development, but it is a very effective and attractive means to generate awareness of the importance of skills and improve the social image of vocational education and training. 10 P107-01_WS_Africa_Kigali_2018_partnership_AfDB WORLDSKILLS AFRICA KIGALI 2018 Why skills competition Together with Festo, African Union, and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Rwanda, WorldSkills Africa Kigali will be held in Kigali from 20 to 23 Nov 2018. Followed by the East Africa Regional Competition led by Festo in 2016, this is the second time that a high-quality skills competition will take place in the continent, which would help us shape the foundation for developing future competitions on the continental level. 11 P107-01_WS_Africa_Kigali_2018_partnership_AfDB Proposed skills Proposed countries • Mechatronics WorldSkills Members Non-WorldSkills Members • Electrical Wiring • Egypt • Angola • Welding • Morocco • Benin • Plumbing • Namibia • Ethiopia • Bricklaying • South Africa • Ghana • Cooking • Tunisia • Kenya • Hair Dressing • Zambia • Rwanda • Tanzania • Uganda 12 P107-01_WS_Africa_Kigali_2018_partnership_AfDB JOIN US Be part of WorldSkills Africa Kigali 2018 Skills development in Africa has been an important agenda within WorldSkills and a key focus to engage our Global Partners and stakeholders. A project like this is a significant step to start developing a more sustainable way to attract young people to pursue vocational education and training in Africa. It is also efficient model for policy makers and organizations who would like to explore how skills competition could enhance their work in skills development. Be part of WorldSkills Africa Kigali 2019. Be part of the history creating WorldSkills Africa. 13 P107-01_WS_Africa_Kigali_2018_partnership_AfDB THANK YOU.