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The closing ceremony of the 7th National Skills Competition SkillsCyprus 2023 took place yesterday, Thursday 27 July, at the Journalists' Centre in Nicosia, in the presence of the Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, Mr. Yannis Panagiotou, representatives of the social partners, members of the jury, contestants and the public.
Welcoming the event, the Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, Mr. Yannis Panayiotou, stressed the importance and contribution of technical skills and certified education and training both for improving the employability of young people and for the wider exploitation of the opportunities presented in the environment. "Whether as professionals or entrepreneurs of the future," the Minister noted, "skills and certification are the elements that help you stand out and excel." In conclusion, the Minister expressed his wish and confidence that the Cypriot team will be distinguished in the European Competition as well. Ms. Maria Nikolaou Christou, Director of KEPA, referred to the importance of the Skills Competitions both for attracting more young people to technical vocational training and technical professions and for upgrading technical skills and the development policies and systems of technical vocational training. Ms Nicolaou Christou also referred to the National Action Plan for the European Year of Skills in which the CIPA has taken an essential role in the field of developing training actions, noting that its aim is to contribute to the development of a professional culture in the fields of green and digital transition, health and safety and quality.
The 7th National Skills Competition SkillsCyprus 2023 was organised by the Centre for Productivity (KEPA) and was held in three phases on 23, 26 and 29 March 2023.
The winners of the competitions in the disciplines of Cook, Diner, Welding, Refrigeration Technician, Drywall Technician and Beautician will form the Cyprus National Skills Team and will represent Cyprus at the Euroskills 2023 European Competition which will be held from 6 to 8 September 2023 in Gdansk, Poland.
The ceremony was concluded with the awarding of the winners and the presentation of the diplomas and medals by Mr.
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