WorldSkills is a skills movement that was started to address the skill shortage as a result of World War II aftermath. Many general assemblies have been held but the Dublin general assembly held September 24 – 29, 2023 will forever be a great milestone in the continent’s skill development ecosystem because it sealed the launch of WorldSkills Africa slated for February 2024 in Ethiopia during the Head of State and Government summit. Africa being the youngest continent with more than 60% of its population below the age of 25 years. The population numbers are a huge potential human resource capital that can drive our social economic transformation. The launch of WorldSkills Africa will present the benefits to the continental skill development ecosystem.
Promotion of Skills
It will ease the promotion of skills because the collective bargaining power of the WorldSkills brand is recognized globally hence making access and investment in training infrastructure seamless.
Financing remains a key challenge to the skill ecosystem on the continent therefore continental membership in WorldSkills is an enabler and linkage to international agencies that are willing and able to aid in financing, through grants and other models.
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