Beginning of the International Vet Competitions
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Beginning of the International Vet Competitions
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WorldSkills International
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The document highlights Encarnación's historic achievement in vocational education and training (VET) competitions. In 1964, women were allowed to participate in these competitions, and by 1966, women competed in various trades. Encarnación Molina, from Spain, became the first woman to win a gold medal in the 1967 International Competition held in Madrid. Her background includes a passion for hairdressing, which she pursued at the Escuela de Maestría Industrial in Madrid. The document details her training, competition experiences, and subsequent career, emphasizing her contributions to hairdressing education and the evolution of the field. Encarnación's story underscores the significance of her accomplishment and her lasting impact on vocational training and the hairdressing profession.
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