Organisation
WorldSkills Europe is a nonprofit member association that promotes excellence in the field of skills and competence development. The organisation raises awareness of the importance of professional excellence and high quality vocational education and training for Europe.
WorldSkills Europe connects members, international industry partners, governmental agencies and educational institutions on an European platform to promote vocational education and training excellence and encourage world class standards of skills and competences in Europe. Moreover, it provides a unique means of exchange and comparison of European-class competency standards in the industrial trades and service sectors of the global economy.
Skills are the foundation of modern life. They are the driving force behind successful careers and companies, thriving industries and economies. Skills keep the world working
Board of Directors:
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Ms. Dita Traidas | Latvia | President |
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Mr. Stefan Praschl | Austria | Chair of the Strategy Committee |
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Mrs. Teija Ripattila | Finland | Vice Chair of Strategy Committee – Board Secretary |
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Mrs. Zsófia Csiszár | Hungary | Vice Chair Competition Development Committee |
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Mr. Guillaume Suteau | France | Chair Competition Development Committee |
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Mr. Francis Hourant | Belgium | Communications |
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Mr. Terry Cooke | Canada | Treasurer |
Secretariat:
Laurence Gates: General Manager
Eugene Incerti: Competition Manager
Jordy de Groot: Competition and IT Coordinator
Maria Atzmon: Administration and Membership Service Coordinator
Zaineb Al Hassani: Digital Editor
Address:
WorldSkills Europe Secretariat
Keizersgracht 241
1016EA Amsterdam
The Netherlands