WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 meets Dubai Schools

9 April 2017

WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 launched a series of meetings with the school sector under its Schools Visitors programme. WorldSkills delegates, joined by a team from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai, met with teachers and educators from Dubai schools at the headquarters of the National Institute for Vocational Education (NIVE). The School Visits programme aims to organise up to 80 per cent of visits to the international competition, which is expected to attract a record 100,000 visitors during its four-day programme on 15-18 October this year.

WorldSkills officials made a presentation highlighting the significance and the objectives of the international competition, which aims primarily to promote innovation in various skill sectors. The event will feature 51 skills in six main categories: Creative Arts and Fashion, Information and Communication Technology, Construction and Building Technology, Transportation and Logistics, Social and Personal Services, Manufacturing and Engineering Technology.

The meeting was a good opportunity for teachers and educators to understand more about the competition and find out ways their students can benefit from it. The event has range of activities where students can get hands-on and “Have a Go…” at different skills. The presentation emphasised the role of vocational and technical education in promoting innovation and ultimately benefiting individuals and the nation.

A series of similar meetings are scheduled with school representatives in Al Ain and the Western Region on 15 April and 16 April respectively to promote the Schools Visitors programme and encourage schools to participate in the Emirates Skills Competition on 11-13 April and in WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 in October.

WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 is organized by ACTVET in collaboration with WorldSkills International and with the support of the Ministry of Education, Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai, Zayed Higher Organization for Humanitarian Care and Special Needs and the SEDRA Foundation.