? The 47th WorldSkills Competition concluded on the evening of the 15th in Lyon, France, with the Chinese delegation ranking first in the gold medal table, medal table, and team total score. The picture shows the Chinese delegation at the closing ceremony.
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Chinese delegation members are present at the 47th WorldSkills Competition for CNC milling projects.
The 47th WorldSkills Competition will be held in Lyon, France from September 10th to 15th, with approximately 1400 participants from nearly 70 countries and regions. The Chinese delegation performed outstandingly in this competition, ranking first in the gold medal table, medal table, and team total score with 36 gold medals, 9 silver medals, 4 bronze medals, and 8 winning awards. Chinese contestants have demonstrated the outstanding style of young skilled talents in China, as well as China's achievements in cultivating vocational skilled talents, with exquisite skills and professional spirit. At the closing ceremony, Shanghai, as the host of the 48th WorldSkills Competition, handed over the WorldSkills Competition flag to Lyon.
The Chinese delegation has achieved multiple breakthroughs
The WorldSkills Competition is held every two years and is known as the "WorldSkills Olympiad". It is an important platform for members of the WorldSkills Organization to showcase and exchange professional skills. The 47th WorldSkills Competition has 59 competition projects in six major categories: Transportation and Logistics, Structural and Building Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Creative Arts and Fashion, and Social and Personal Services.
The many breakthroughs made by the Chinese delegation in this year's World Skills Competition are remarkable. A total of 68 contestants were sent to participate in all competition events, making it the largest and most comprehensive participant in history; The average age of the participants is 22 years old, with the Manufacturing Team Challenge winning the National Best Player Award and the Industry 4.0 project winning the Albert Vinda Award with the highest score of the entire competition; The CNC milling project achieved "five consecutive gold medals", the masonry and fashion technology projects achieved "four consecutive gold medals", and the six project competitions participated in for the first time achieved gold and silver medals
China has sent an unprecedented number of participating teams with excellent performances in various skill fields, which not only demonstrates the comprehensiveness of China's vocational skills training, but also shows the high importance that China attaches to the competition, "Max Roche, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the 47th WorldSkills Competition, told reporters.
Sun Weilong, a student from Shandong Industrial Technician College, won the gold medal in the pipeline and heating project. During the competition, he needs to complete a series of complex operations such as the production and installation of gas and heating pipelines, as well as the installation of pipelines for the water supply and drainage system. According to Zhu Bin, the project guidance expert and teacher from Shandong Industrial Technician College, this year marks the third time that the Chinese delegation has participated in the project competition. With the increasing emphasis on the construction of skilled talent teams, China's performance in the project has steadily improved.
At the competition site, Loris, a French participant in the 2022 WorldSkills Special Competition, observed the operation of Chinese CNC milling project participants attentively. He told reporters that this competition uses computer numerical control milling machines to design and process complex parts, not only in terms of speed, but also in terms of precision. Each player has a different style of operation, and I look forward to seeing what operational tips there are from Chinese players
"The World Skills Competition is not only a competition, but also a platform for learning and exchange." Zhao Changheng, the leader of the Chinese technical guidance expert group of the horticultural project of the competition and a professor of Mount Huangshan University, told reporters that more than half of the participants in the horticultural project are from Europe, and the construction standards and use elements also have strong European horticultural characteristics. Before each World Skills Competition, the Horticulture Training Base in China organizes an international exchange competition for the project to help team members continuously broaden their horizons. After winning the award, Liu Xinru, a participant in the Tangyi pastry production project, told reporters, "Participating in the competition has allowed me to meet more outstanding peers and friends from various countries, which is greater than the harvest of a gold medal
Chinese companies help improve global skill standards
China joined the World Skills Organization in 2010 and participated in the WorldSkills Competition for the first time in 2011. It has participated in 7 competitions so far. At the closing ceremony, Shanghai took over the flag of the WorldSkills Competition, and the WorldSkills Competition entered the "China Time" and "Shanghai Time" periods. China attaches great importance to the development of youth skills, and Shanghai will definitely present a wonderful and highly creative World Skills Competition, "said Chris Humphrys, President of the World Skills Organization.
In just a few decades, China has developed a complete range of industrial fields and cultivated a large number of technical talents. Omar Elmontaser, a journalist from the French media "Talent Podcast", watched almost all the projects in a few days and was deeply impressed by the excellent performance of Chinese athletes. He hopes to have the opportunity to report on the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai. "I heard that Shanghai has built the world's first skills museum, and I really want to go and see it. I hope to gain a deeper understanding of the development of vocational skills in China," he said
At this competition, several Chinese companies such as Xianlin 3D, Yuanzhu Intelligence, and Zhonghui Yunqi Technology Group were recognized by the World Skills Organization and became partners of the competition. The participating companies showcased their innovation and strength in the field of vocational skills, and also contributed to improving global skill standards.
Optoelectronic technology is a new competition applied for by China and the first World Skills Competition project based on Chinese standards. As the industry partner of this project, Chinese enterprise Weikang Education Technology provides on-site equipment, training, and technical support, and is responsible for managing the "Skill Experience" booth. According to Song Peng, Director of the Marketing Center of Weikang Education Technology, in addition to the optoelectronic technology project, the company also provides equipment and technical support for multiple projects such as information network cabling, health and social care, electronic technology, and electrical installations.
The rail vehicle technology project made its debut in the World Skills Competition, with Zhengzhou Jiean High tech as the technical support unit for the project. The general manager of the company, Gao Zhisheng, said that the rail transit system is complex and huge, and safety is the core link. Jiean High tech strictly follows the standards of the World Skills Competition and is committed to creating a simulation training and operating environment that ensures the safety of operation and maintenance personnel, based on actual job requirements. It actively provides equipment and solutions for talent cultivation in the field of rail transit.
In recent years, under the framework of the joint construction of the "the Belt and Road", China's technology and equipment have continued to enter the international market, helping countries to cultivate more technical talents. Chinese companies hope to contribute to bridging the global skills gap and help more young people from developing countries step onto the stage of the World Skills Competition, "said Gao Zhisheng
Festo, a German company, has been deeply involved in the Chinese market for over 30 years and has provided industrial technology training solutions to more than 600 enterprises, institutions, vocational colleges, and training bases in China. Oliver Ness, the director of the company, stated that China has rich experience in organizing sports events and is committed to promoting the development of skills education, which is highly in line with the purpose of the WorldSkills Competition. Festo Corporation will continue to provide support for the 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai.
Jointly cultivate more young skilled talents
The World Skills Competition has an age limit for participants, with the maximum age not exceeding 25 years old, highlighting the event's aim of encouraging young people to pursue a career in skills. The WorldSkills Competition is not just a competition, but also a career springboard for young people, showcasing their careers and skills
During this competition, the World Skills Forum was also held with the theme of "Placing Vocational and Technical Education and Training at the Top of the Global Development Agenda". The attendees discussed the urgency and importance of promoting vocational and technical education and training, as well as the challenges faced such as rapidly changing skill demands, widening skill gaps, and cognitive biases. Humphrys believes that "skill development has not received sufficient recognition, and the economic and social investment returns it generates have not been fully reflected. Our mission is to change this situation
To demonstrate the importance of vocational education, France has established a "vocational village" in the center of Lyon's Place de la Chapelle, providing the public with opportunities to experience various technologies. At the Lyon European Exhibition Center, there is a separate "Skills Experience" booth next to each competition event, showcasing the application of the competition event in daily life and providing opportunities for hands-on operation. The display board next to it also introduces the diploma program offered by the French education system in this skill field.
In front of the "Skills Experience" booth set up by Autodesk, visitors can wander through the virtual Notre Dame Cathedral neighborhood by operating the joystick. The company's technical support expert Tarik Rahmani was involved in the construction of the 3D model of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which provided important support during the restoration process after the Notre Dame Cathedral fire. He told reporters, "Like many other industries, the construction industry will deeply integrate with artificial intelligence technology in the future. We must prepare for talent cultivation in advance for this
It is reported that during this competition, more than 70000 students visited the competition organized by various universities. Inside the venue, the reporter saw many teachers waving flags and organizing students to visit in an orderly manner. Esco, a teacher at the Loire Well High School in Saint Etienne, told reporters that she led students from six classes in the third grade to visit. "Although these students are still young, it is very necessary for them to have a prior understanding of various professions in society.
Alexander Amiri, Director of Sponsorship and Collaboration at the WorldSkills Competition, said, "We hope to provide experiential activities for visitors of all ages to help them learn more about the application of various skills in their daily lives. We hope to inspire people's enthusiasm and encourage more young people to think about what skills they can learn in the future and what career opportunities these skills can bring。
