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Norway sends 16 skilled workers to WorldSkills in Shanghai
Sixteen young Norwegian skilled workers have begun competing in the WorldSkills vocational championships in Shanghai, China. The event, held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, features over 1,400 participants from nearly 70 nations competing across 64 different trades.
Among the Norwegian competitors is Emma Johanne Torpet from Brekken. Bjørnar Valstad, the managing director of WorldSkills Norway, stated that the goal for the team is to deliver strong performances and gain international knowledge. He emphasized that competing against the world's best is essential for developing world-class skilled workers in Norway.