Kangan Institute CEO Trevor Schwenke believes the platform the WorldSkills competition provides is essential for promoting vocational skills and building careers.
“WorldSkills is a fantastic avenue for students to challenge themselves, build networks and access once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to showcase their abilities on a state, national and international stage,” he said.
“It’s also a platform for the next generation of leaders and innovators, with many young people launching international careers through various scholarships available for top contestants.
“Kangan Institute is proud to have seven students represent Team Victoria. They performed exceedingly well at the regional competitions and we wish them all the best at the national championships.”
Two Kangan Institute staff members will also be heading to Sydney as WorldSkill judges – Vikram Behal, chief judge for IT network systems administration and Sarah Jones, judge for graphic design technology. Ms. Jones will also be a skill manager for both the national championships and the international competition in Russia next year.
The WorldSkills National Championships is Australia’s biggest vocational education and excellence competition. This year’s winners will be announced at the closing ceremony on 5 June.