The Minister of Labour and Social Insurance, Mr.Yannis Panagiotou, today attended the 7th National Skills Competition SkillsCyprus 2023, organised by the Cyprus Productivity Centre (KEPA).
Addressing the contestants, Mr Panagiotou stressed that the development of our country's human resources is the developmental frontline of the Ministry of Labour. The enhancement of professional skills, especially in relation to technical vocational education and training, contributes substantially to increasing the employment of young people and improving their status and recognition as professionals in Cypriot society.
At the same time, he noted that the horizontal promotion of green and digital skills is at the core of the Action Plan for the European Year of Skills 2023, which is being formulated by the Ministry: Dining Room Attendant, Plumber, Refrigeration Technician, Automotive Mechanic, Welding, Aesthetician and Drywall (Plasterboard) Mason.
The winners in five of the above competitions plus the Cooking profession, for which the competition has already taken place, will represent Cyprus at the next EuroSkills 2023 European Skills Competition, which will take place in Gdansk, Poland, on 6-8 September 2023.
The organisation of the National Skills Competition and the participation of Cyprus in the EuroSkills 2023 European Competition contributes to increasing the interest of young people in technical professions, enhancing the quality of services provided, reducing the unemployment rate among young people and improving the opportunities and prospects in these professions.
For more information on the Skills Competitions, click here.
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