The 8th National Skills Competition, SkillsCyprus 2024, will take place from November 28 to 30 at the State Fair in Nicosia, under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, according to the Cyprus Productivity Centre (CPC).

In a statement, the Centre clarifies that the 8th Competition will include individual competitions in a series of professional specialties, and that participation is open to individuals born on or after January 1, 2000, who have a good knowledge of Greek and English, and are either working in the field they will compete in or studying in the corresponding field at a Higher or Secondary Education Institution in Cyprus.

It further states that for each individual competition, awards of €1,000 for first place, €750 for second place, and €500 for third place will be given. The competition provides young people with the opportunity to showcase their skills, aiming for a spot in the European Euroskills competition, which will be held in Herning, Denmark, from September 9 to 13, 2025.

The National Skills Competition, SkillsCyprus, held biennially since 2010, aims to upgrade technical and vocational training and professional skills, while also attracting more young people to technical professions. It is organized in the model of the European Euroskills competition, which is held biennially by the European organization WorldSkills Europe (WSE), representing the largest and most significant event in the field of vocational education and training in Europe, for young people up to 25 years old.

The CPC also mentions that its vision is for this year’s event to inspire the next generation of capable young people to follow their passion, interests, and talents, securing their future and the future of Cyprus. In doing so, it enhances innovation and productivity in the businesses and organizations where they work or will work.

Those interested in participating in any of the individual competitions can submit an online application.