Singapore hosted the competition, dubbed the Youth Olympics of vocational skills, for the first time. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE – Despite a “new” kitchen to get used to and the pressure of being surrounded by a crowd as he whipped up a series of dishes and meals over three days, Mr Leonard Chia, 20, was all smiles.
It was one of eight Singapore won in the event that is often dubbed the Youth Olympics of vocational skills. Singapore, which was represented by 44 young people from institutes of higher learning in all 22 categories, picked up 26 medals – eight gold, four silver, eight bronze and six medallions for excellence.
WorldSkills Asean aims to raise skills standards among the youth, and to showcase opportunities in vocational training and education in the region. At the competition’s prize-giving and closing ceremony, Education Minister Chan Chun Sing urged Asean countries to invest in lifelong skills development to remain competitive on the global stage.
In robotics, competitors had to troubleshoot and complete different tasks based on a given scenario, such as programming a robot to dispense and deliver supplies in a simulated hospital setting. On the final day, the tasks turned more complex, requiring them to scan for yellow cubes – which represented waste items – and dispose of them.
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