INVEST IN FUTURE AND TALENT WITH WORLDSKILLS EUROPE

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1 INVEST IN FUTURE AND TALENT WITH WORLDSKILLS EUROPE

2 THE ORGANIZATION WORLDSKILLS EUROPE WorldSkills Europe is a non-profit organization that promotes excellence in the field of skills and competence development. The organization raises awareness of the importance of professional excellence and high quality vocational education and training (VET) for Europe. To do so, WorldSkills Europe orchestrates the biennial EuroSkills Competition in one of its Member countries. EuroSkills is Europe s biggest skills event for young people under the age of 25, our future skilled workers who will play an important role for the future economic success of Europe. WorldSkills Europe is the collective voice for skills excellence and development of vocational, technological and service oriented careers throughout Europe. Since 2006 awareness has been raised among youth, as well as their parents, teachers, employers, that our future depends on an effective skills training system. Today WorldSkills Europe represents more than 40 different skills of around 30 European Member countries, all working together with youth, educators and industries to help prepare the workforce and talent of today for the jobs of the future. Since its start, WorldSkills Europe has created a valuable and active network within Europe that is still growing. This European platform of Promotion of Skills Excellence and Development continues to develop rapidly, becoming a European hub of information, best practices and exchange of good practices. THE WORLDSKILLS MOVEMENT 2 ORGANIZATIONS, 1 GOAL WorldSkills Europe is a partner organization of WorldSkills International. Both organizations strive for the same goal: Improve our world with the power of skills. The global organization WorldSkills is showcasing the value of skills and raising the recognition of skilled professionals worldwide, whereas WorldSkills Europe focusses upon the promotion of European skills excellence throughout Europe. One of the most important instruments both organizations use is a biennial skills competition on an international stage: In the even years, EuroSkills (in Europe). in the odd years WorldSkills (around the globe). In nearly all of the Member countries, national skills competitions or qualification events are organized towards the international skills events. Using the WorldSkills branding, the movement is easily connected to each other and recognizable. This makes WorldSkills a true global movement.

3 WORLDSKILLS EUROPE NETWORK WorldSkills Europe has developed a valuable, stable and growing network within Europe. It s core focus is based upon the mission of WorldSkills Europe: TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD OF SKILLS AND COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCE THE STATUS AND QUALITY OF VET IN EUROPE. Meaning that: WorldSkills Europe currently has around 30 Member organizations in as many European countries, that are active in skills competitions and promotional activities. WorldSkills Europe builds on warm relationships with European sector and trade organizations, representing the skills and trades WorldSkills Europe is active in, connecting them to the organization as Skills Supporter. WorldSkills Europe is actively developing the relationships with European governments on a national (all European countries) and European level. WorldSkills Europe maintains warm relationships with other organizations that are or can be supportive to the vision and mission of WorldSkills Europe. EUROPEAN SKILLS PROMOTION WorldSkills Europe always actively seeks opportunities within the current channels to bring the promotion of skills excellence and development on the agenda. To do so, WorldSkills Europe puts the focus on a joint Skills Promotion Agenda together with its Members and Associate Members. EUROSKILLS Every two years, WorldSkills Europe organizes, together with the responsible Organizing Commiee, the EuroSkills event, Europe s biggest skills event. The responsibility and funding of the organization of the event lies with the Organizing Commiee and is appointed by the WSE Member in charge. Besides that, WorldSkills Europe works closely together with its Members when it comes to communication and PR about skills promotion, looking for the best way to share the message on different levels and different target groups. When successful on a national level, WordSkills Europe then researches how to make this available on a European level. The instrumental focus for 2017 and 2018 lies on: Joint European PR Agenda of skills promotion with (Associate) Members and Partners. Influence marketing and communication focussed upon different target groups. Develop and collect best practices and success stories presented in up-to-date communication tools. EuroSkillls brings a lot of promotion and exposure for over 40 skills with a focus on skills excellence. From the very first qualification rounds in a Member country to national selections and ultimately the European finals at EuroSkills. EuroSkills offers the possibility to become a EuroSkills Partner on different levels. In close collaboration between the Organizing Commiee and WorldSkills Europe, the best possible engagement can be found for interested parties. EUROSKILLS FACTS: 40,000 60,000 visitors. Approximately 40,000 m 2 event floor Competitors from Europe, all national champions in their skill of choice. Over 40 different skills represented in competitions. Try-a-Skill possibilities. Visits from 250 national and international journalists. Visits from over 500 VIPs from all over Europe. Decision makers on a governmental, professional and educational level.

4 BECOME PART OF THE EUROPEAN MOVEMENT WORLDSKILLS EUROPE MEMBERSHIP As a member driven organization, WorldSkills Europe is open to agencies and bodies that are responsible for promoting skills excellence and promoting and developing VET. WorldSkills Europe likes to connect and work together on different levels with these organizations and therefore offers two options: BECOME A WORLDSKILLS EUROPE MEMBER A WorldSkills Europe Member represents the VET sector of their country, supported by their government. With its membership, the Member gains the sole right to register for the competitions at a EuroSkills event. Only one organization can become a Member per country. WorldSkills Europe offers the chance to share ideas and best practices and provides lessons and inspiration for developing vocational skills and training systems. It also offers the chance to network and build contacts through the competitions, the event and meetings.

5 WORLDSKILLS EUROPE PARTNERSHIP WorldSkills Europe is actively engaged in the promotion of skills excellence, skills development and VET promotion throughout Europe. In this process, WorldSkills Europe offers different possibilities to connect, contribute and become a Partner. 1. WORLDSKILLS EUROPE PREMIUM PARTNER *** Become a leading Partner in the promotion of skills excellence on different levels of the WSE network and professional communication tools. Giving your company the following opportunities: STAGE: Your brand as a Partner in skills excellence and skills development within Europe and with the future skilled workforce and skills professionals. Your organization s knowledge of skills excellence, development, research, career opportunities and sustainability within the WSE network and promotional tools. CONNECT: With the WSE network; Members, sector organizations, education partners and more. With the growing WSE network and database in European skills competitions and developments, results, interests and more. With the most talented skilled workers Europe has to offer. With other WSE Partners and develop your partnership. With the Organizing Commiees of the next EuroSkills events. CONTRIBUTE: In the development of skills competitions from your field of work. To the Skills Leaders Forum/Best Practice Conference and share your company s latest developments for a targeted audience. In the preparations of national teams towards international competitions to the European Skills Excellence Portal.

6 2. WORLDSKILLS EUROPE PARTNER ** Become a first class professional Skills Partner from the industry, sharing knowledge and more in your field of expertise. Work together with WSE to connect in the heart of the skills competitions on a European level and promote the involvement of your brand. STAGE: Your brand as a Partner of the WSE network and the future skilled workforce and skills professionals. Your organization s knowledge of skills excellence, development, research, career opportunities and sustainability within the WSE network. CONNECT: With the WSE network: Members, sector organizations, education partners and more. With the growing WSE network and database in European skills competitions and developments, results, interests and more. With the most talented skilled workers Europe has to offer. With other WSE Partners and grow and develop your partnership. With the Organizing Commiees of the next EuroSkills events. CONTRIBUTE: In the development of Test Projects of the European skills competition. To the Skills Leaders Forum/Best Practice Conference and share your company s latest developments for a targeted audience. In the preparations of national Skills Champions from your sector towards international competitions. 3. WORLDSKILLS EUROPE EDUCATION AND TRAINING PARTNER * Become the professional Educational and Training Partner bringing a great knowledge and interest in the development of skills excellence to the WorldSkills Europe network. STAGE: Your organization as the European Partner in skills development and training. CONNECT: With European educational institutes, WSE Associated Trade Organisations, WSE Members and WSE Partners. With the growing WSE network and database in European skills competitions and developments, results, interests and more. CONTRIBUTE: In the development of European skills competition structures, European skills competences and more. With your knowledge of latest developments in the field of education and training to improve these structures. To the Skills Leaders Forum/Best Practice Conference and share your organization s latest developments for a targeted audience.

7 4. WORLDSKILLS EUROPE SUPPORTER * Become a first class Skills Supporter for the European movement. Sharing your professional knowledge from the industry, as a European knowledge instution or as a European Skills association in the field of your expertise. STAGE: Your organization as a Supporter of WSE activities Your brand with the future skilled workforce and skills professionals. CONNECT: With the WSE network: Members, sector organizations, education partners and more. With the growing WSE network and database in European skills competitions and developments, results, interests and more. With the most talented skilled workers Europe has to offer. With other WSE Partners and develop your network. With the Organizing Commiees of the next EuroSkills events.

8 CONNECT Are you interested in becoming part of the European movement and contribute to the promotion of skills excellence, VET development for a motivated and inspired workforce for Europe? And do you want to stay connected in the latest developments, please contact our organization for all possibilities. WorldSkills Europe partnership@worldskillseurope.org