Last night at Parliament House in Canberra, the Empowering Skills Excellence event illuminated the future of vocational education and training.
WorldSkills Australia CEO Trevor Schwenke and Chair Kevin Harris articulated a compelling vision for advancing skills development. We also had the pleasure of several prominent members of Parliament attend our event, including the Hon Minister Brendan O’Connor MP, Minister for Skills and Training, who also spoke to the audience and the Hon Sussan Ley, Deputy Opposition Leader.
The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of the official International Competition uniform the 47th WorldSkills Competition that will take place 10-15 September 2024. The designer of the Skillaroo uniform, Jacinta-Rai Ridgeway,captivated the audience with insights into her creative process. The framed polo shirt was presented to Hon Minister O'Connor MP, marking the official launch of the Team Australia uniform.
WorldSkills Champions Trust member and past WorldSkills Australia competitor, Rachel Crawford, shared her journey, expressing the transformative power of WorldSkills Australia. A panel discussion featuring Skillaroos Sari Conte, Gervase Voss, Sebastian Battisa, and industry expert Paul Polverino from Axalta provided firsthand perspectives and industry insights.
The evening continued with our partners engaging with Ministers at the activation areas including AR Welding (Weld Australia), AR demonstration in auto refinishing (Axalta ANZ – Australia & New Zealand), creating floral pins (Canberra Institute of Technology ), Electrical Vehicle control board (Canberra Institute of Technology) and assembling copper piping from the plumbing area (Reece Group).
Networking buzzed throughout, fostering connections among partners and enthusiasts in the community. It was an evening that celebrated excellence, innovation, and the future of skilled professionals.
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