Items

• Introductory letter and registration forms for the International Congress “Quality of Vocational Training and Education”, Amsterdam 1991

  Circular letter and accompanying registration forms for the international congress Quality of Vocational Training and Education, organized in relation to the 31st International Youth Skill Olympics, Amsterdam 1991. The introductory letter (issued by Stichting Internationale Beroepenwedstrijden 1991 under the patronage of H.R.H. Prince Claus of the Netherlands) explains registration procedures, participation conditions for non-delegation members, and automatic inclusion of delegation members and experts. The forms cover participant details, payment, excursions, and workshop selection.
• Title: Certificate for the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977

  Blank certificate issued by the International Jury to attest participation in the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977. It includes fields for the competitor’s name, nationality, skill, and number of participants from other listed countries. To be signed by the Secretary General and the President of the Jury, dated 11 July 1977.
• Title: Program of the commemorative presentation of Korean folk dance, Busan 1978

  Official program of the cultural event held on 6 September 1978 during the 24th International Youth Skill Olympics in Busan. It includes a welcome message from Suk-won Choi, Mayor of Busan, and the complete program of traditional Korean folk dances performed in two parts, with explanatory notes
• Brochure for the 31st International Vocational Training Competition, Amsterdam 1991

  Promotional brochure introducing the International Vocational Training Competition to be held at the RAI, Amsterdam, from 29 June to 2 July 1991. It highlights the importance of vocational training for young people, includes a message from Prince Claus as patron of the event, statements of support from government and industry, details of skills in competition and demonstration, the “First Lady Award” for women in non-traditional skills, and information on national and regional training organizations. It also contains practical details such as venue access, schedule, and sponsors.
• Skill Olympics News, No. 3, September 1989

  Newsletter published during the 30th International Youth Skill Olympics, Birmingham 1989. It reports on the competition events, the opening ceremony with Prince Edward and President Albert, sponsor contributions, public attendance, and includes the complete list of skill competitions.
• Single sheet titled “Skill Olympics”

  Contains only the title “Taiwan Skill Olympics” with a dragon drawing. No further content is included
• Participants’ survey report of the 32nd International Vocational Training Competition, Taipei 1993 (photocopy)

  Report designed and analysed by the Work Skill Australia Foundation, documenting the results of a survey conducted among Competitors, Experts, and Officials at the 32nd Competition. Based on 511 completed surveys, it examines perceived benefits of participation (personal, skill category, national), suggestions for improvements, relevance of tested skills, coverage of skill categories, expected changes by the year 2000, and overall effectiveness of the Competition in motivating and training young people. Includes statistical tables, breakdown by country and skill groupings, and qualitative responses
• Folded plan for the 33rd International Vocational Training Competition, Lyon 1995

  Large folded map inserted in the technical documentation, showing the overall layout of Eurexpo for the competition
• Technical and workshop documentation for the 33rd International Vocational Training Competition, Lyon 1995

  Contains full list of official and demonstration skills, indicative programme, layout of Eurexpo workshops, allocation of spaces, and detailed equipment and material requirements per skill, with names of Experts in charge
• Official partners for the 33rd International Vocational Training Competition, Lyon 1995

  Promotional material highlighting official partners
• List of trades and exhibitors at the 33rd International Vocational Training Competition, Lyon 1995

  Including competition trades, demonstration trades, French demonstration trades, and alphabetical list of exhibitors and partners. Contains detailed pavilion composition, suppliers, service companies, and official licensees
• French press publication on the 33rd International Vocational Training Competition, Lyon 1995

  Issue No. 2, October 1995, published by Comité Français des Olympiades des Métiers. Includes introduction by Alain Gaudré, details of national and regional selections, presentation of the French team, interview with Technical Delegate Mr. Borjon, and list of partners
• Appendices to the press materials of the 33rd International Vocational Training Competition, Lyon 1995

  Containing a brief history of the competition, list of official and demonstration skills, list of participating countries, official partners and suppliers, organizational chart of the Rhône-Alpes Association, and detailed general program, including Opening and Closing Ceremonies
• Press release for the 33rd International Vocational Training Competition, Lyon 1995

  Announcing the competition held in Lyon, 5–18 October 1995, with over 500 Competitors from 33 countries and 42 skills. Highlights tasks, Expert supervision, and introduction of new countries and skills
• Cover and index of materials in the press folder for the 33rd International Vocational Training Competition, Lyon1995

  Cover and index of materials in the press folder for the 33rd International Vocational Training Competition, Lyon1995
• 33rd International Vocational Training Competition, Lyon1995, press folder

  33rd International Vocational Training Competition, Lyon1995, press folder
• 31st International Vocational Training Competition, Amsterdam 1991 - promotional label

  31st International Vocational Training Competition, Amsterdam 1991 - promotional label
• Union Flag pin

  Union Flag pin
• WorldSkills visual communication card

  Double-sided communication aid designed to facilitate interaction in the multilingual environment of the WorldSkills Competition. One side (red) is used to signal problems or urgent needs, while the other side (green) indicates general or positive communication. The card features visual icons for common requests and messages, allowing users to communicate quickly and effectively without relying on a shared language.
• Technical Committee meeting minutes, Madrid, 9-10/09/1975 (EN)

  Minutes of the meeting of the Technical Committee of the 22nd International Vocational Training Competition, Madrid 1975, held on 9 and 10 September 1975. The meeting began with a welcoming address by Mr. Yago of the Spanish Committee, explaining the circumstances at the “Virgen de la Paloma” venue, the preparations made, and the support of the Trade Union Organization. The agenda covered the revision of competitors’ inscriptions, revision and modification of Jury Committee membership, preparation of material, and the process for selecting exercises. Decisions included adjustments to Jury memberships, changes to competitors entered in certain skills, and confirmation that the Automobile Mechanics demonstration could not be held, being replaced instead by a documented exhibition. The meeting closed with no further business.
• Technical Committee meeting minutes, Madrid, 13/09/1975 (EN)

  Minutes of the meeting of the Technical Committee of the 22nd International Vocational Training Competition, Madrid 1975, held on 13 September 1975. The minutes include the list of attendees, chaired by Mr. Hamer, and detail the selected exercises, marking schemes, and time limits for the different skills. They also record recommendations regarding impartiality of Marking Committees, minimum points to be awarded, and the need for corrections in case of translation errors. The session concluded without further business.
• 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977. Programme

  23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977. Programme
• Report on the 29th International Vocational Training Competition, Sydney 1988

  29th International Vocational Training Competition, Sydney 1988 - Report by Danniel Sommer
• 89 Skill Olympics News, nº 2

  A newsletter produced for the opening of the 1989 Competition in Birmingham by Skill UK. Four page Berliner format, content includes details of opening ceremony, speech by Albert Vidal, a floor plan and a complete list of sponsors. Dated 27/08/1989 and listed as No. 2.
• Document folder for Birmingham 1989

  A folder to hold papers and documents for the 1989 competition in Birmingham. The cover is printed with the official logo for the competition.