64th National Skills Competition Runs December 4–7
Overview
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Central Association of Vocational Ability Development will hold the 64th National Skills Competition from December 4 to 7 at 14 venues, including Aichi Sky Expo. A total of 991 participants are expected across 42 occupations, with some competitions taking place in advance from November 20. Organizers also announced related events, live streaming, and information for general visitors.
Key points
- The national competition will bring together young skilled workers to compete for Japan’s top honors in their skills.
- A total of 991 participants are expected across 42 occupations.
- The program will include a homecoming report event for competitors in the international competition, along with hands-on manufacturing activities and demonstrations.
- The competition will be streamed live on a dedicated website, and venues will be open to the public free of charge during the competition period.
Overview
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Central Association of Vocational Ability Development will hold a competition where young skilled workers who will shape the next generation compete in their skills. The National Skills Competition brings together, in principle, competitors aged 23 or younger who have advanced through regional qualifiers and other selection rounds to demonstrate the results of their daily training. It has been held annually since 1963.
Impact
During the competition period, venues will be open free of charge to general visitors, although entry management will be in place at some venues. The competition will be streamed live on a dedicated website, and results are scheduled to be published on the websites of both organizers at 2:00 p.m. on December 7.
Details
The event will be held at 14 venues, including Aichi Sky Expo. Some occupations will hold competitions in advance from November 20, with schedule and venue details provided in Appendix 2. The competition runs from December 4 to 7.
The accompanying “CHAMPION Talk Show” will serve as a homecoming report event for participants in the International Skills Competition. Journalist Jun Hori will host the event and discuss the Shanghai competition and the international contest with its competitors. At “Monozukuri Champ,” craftspeople from Aichi Prefecture and students from technical high schools will introduce the enjoyment and importance of manufacturing through hands-on activities and demonstrations.