1. A_201412_new_Member_training_Tel_Aviv1 WorldSkills: its Vision & Mission and its Economic Importance. Simon Bartley: President WorldSkills Astana Economic Forum: 21 st May 2015 WORLDSKILLS

2. MEMWorldSkills has 73 Members

3. Improving our world with the power of skills. OUR VISION A_201412_new_Member_training_Tel_Aviv3

4. To raise the profile and recognition of skilled people, and show how important skills are in achieving economic growth and personal success. OUR MISSION A_201412_new_Member_training_Tel_Aviv4

5. OUR SIX FOCUS AREAS 5

6. LEVELS OF SKILLS COMPETITION International Regional National Members also host local competitions ranging in level from School, City and State/Province 6

7. WORLDSKILLS COMPETITION = OLYMPIC GAMES OF SKILLS 7

8. WHY SKILLS COMPETITIONS? 8

9. ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS 9 Can a Country’s economy operate where everyone of working age has a degree, a masters degree or a PhD? Can a Country’s economy operate where everyone of working age has no skills?

10. PARTNERSHIPS Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 10

11. simon@simonjbartley.com THANK YOU A_201412_new_Member_training_Tel_Aviv11