WorldSkills competition begins in Shanghai with international participants

Participants from Austria and South Tyrol have arrived in Shanghai for the WorldSkills international vocational skills competition. The event features young professionals competing in various trades, including robotics, mechatronics, logistics, graphics, fashion, and bakery.

The Austrian delegation consists of 48 specialists, including twelve from Styria. Competitors have undergone months of preparation, with some traveling to Kazakhstan and Canada for training. The competition is scheduled to take place at the Mercedes Benz Arena and the National Exhibition and Convention Center, the world's largest exhibition center.

Following an opening ceremony, the competition days will run through the week, concluding with an awards ceremony. In addition to the technical contests, the event includes cultural exchange programs such as ‘One School One Member’ to foster international understanding and highlight the global importance of vocational skills.