Gyeonggi Province Skills Competition Kicks Off on the 6th... 475 Contestants Compete in 50 Trades

The Gyeonggi Province Skills Competition will be held from April 6 to April 10, taking place across eight different venues within the province.

The Gyeonggi Province Skills Competition is an annual event aimed at enhancing the capabilities of skilled technicians and discovering outstanding talent. It plays a vital role in advancing local industries and strengthening technological competitiveness.

This year, a total of 475 contestants will compete in 50 different trades, showcasing the skills they have honed over time.

The participants consist of students from specialized high schools, workers from industrial companies, and general entrants, representing skilled professionals from various fields. They are expected to demonstrate the technical abilities required in real industrial settings.

The competition will feature a wide array of trades, from traditional manufacturing sectors such as mold making, welding, and automobile maintenance, to future-oriented industries like industrial drone control and intelligent robotics. The events will be held at eight venues across the province, including Ansan Technical High School.

Gyeonggi Provincial Government

The competition venues are as follows: Ansan Technical High School (main venue, 9 trades), Namyangju High School (5 trades), Gimpo Science and Technology High School (7 trades), Gyeonggi Management High School (7 trades), Samil Technical High School (7 trades), Suwon Information Science High School (4 trades), Gyeonggi Automotive Science High School (5 trades), and Gyeonggi Smart High School (6 trades).

Awards for top finishers include certificates, medals, and prize money of up to 1.3 million won. Winners are also eligible for exemptions from the national craftsman qualification exam. Notably, those who receive an Excellence Award or higher will go on to represent Gyeonggi Province at the National Skills Competition in Incheon Metropolitan City.

Park Nogeuk, Head of Economic Affairs at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government, stated, "The Skills Competition is an important stage for discovering and nurturing outstanding technical talent who will lead the industrial field, and Gyeonggi Province will provide its full support. I sincerely hope that the contestants will showcase the skills and passion they have accumulated, achieve valuable results, and use this competition as a springboard for further growth and development."

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