-Youths compete in Global Skills “Olympics”
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia has officially become the 88th full member of the International Skills Organization (World Skills), the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MoLS) announced. The membership certificate was awarded on September 12, 2024.
Minister Muferihat Kamil hailed this achievement as a significant milestone, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Ethiopia in the Ethiopian New Year 2017.
The 47th World Skills Competition, dubbed the “Olympics of Skills,” is being held in Lyon, France, from September 10-15. Ethiopian youth are participating in this global event for the first time, competing in three skill sectors: ICT and networking, CNC machining, and furniture making. The competition, which features the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron, showcases top talent from around the world.
According to MoLS, Ethiopia’s membership in the International Skills Organization offers valuable benefits, including fostering industry connections with other nations, exchanging expertise in skill development, and learning from the political, economic, and social experiences of other countries to enhance its own skill sector.
The World Skills Competition, running until September 15, 2024, is the largest vocational and skills event in the world. With 1,400 competitors from 69 countries and regions, the event is expected to attract 250,000 attendees and highlights excellence across more than 60 skill categories, contributing to the global economy.
BY MISGANAW ASNAKE
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2024
