On October 16, the 2024 Shaanxi Provincial Vocational Skills Competition officially kicked off in Xi’an. This event is organized by the Shaanxi Provincial Government, with support from the Department of Human Resources and Social Security of Shaanxi Province and the Xi’an Municipal Government.
The theme of this year’s competition is “Skills Achieve Dreams, Skills Prosper Shaanxi and Serve the Country.” The event adopts a unique format that combines competitions with exhibitions, focusing on the industrial development needs of Shaanxi Province. It covers six key sectors, including Manufacturing and Engineering Technology and Information and Communication Technology. A total of 20 competition categories have been selected based on principles of general applicability, broad representation, and industry leadership. These categories highlight advanced and representative skills within the industry, such as intelligent technology for new energy vehicles, mobile robotics, data security administration, as well as health and social care services.
Representatives from 12 teams, including participants from 11 cities and districts in Shaanxi Province and the Ali region of Tibet, competed, totaling over 400 contestants. Throughout the competition, additional activities such as a skills talent exhibition, performance displays showcasing unique techniques, and a symposium on cultivating high-skilled talents will be held, showcasing the latest achievements in vocational skills development in Shaanxi.
An official from the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Human Resources noted that the purpose of hosting this competition is to create a new platform for showcasing exceptional skills and facilitating skill exchanges among participants. The competition aims to broaden the pathways for talent selection, enhance the quality and efficacy of skill training, and serve as an opportunity to innovate the vocational training system. The department also intends to improve skill evaluation mechanisms, advance the reform of vocational schools, and inspire workers—especially the youth—to strive for excellence, learn from role models, and acquire hands-on skills to actively engage in the modern era of skilled craftsmanship. The goal is to become skilled artisans and contribute significantly to the high-quality development and modernization of Shaanxi.
Additionally, on the same afternoon, a “Skills Support for Tibet” agreement was signed between the Shaanxi Human Resources Department and the Administrative Office of the Ali region at the Xi’an Aerotropolis Convention and Exhibition Center. This agreement aims to address the actual demand for skilled talent in the Ali region, providing comprehensive support that includes the establishment of public training bases, skill training and evaluation support, partnerships between vocational schools, and the exchange of experiences in vocational skills competitions.
The 2024 Shaanxi Provincial Vocational Skills Competition lasts for three days, making it the highest-level, largest, and most influential provincial vocational skills event in the area.
