Namibia underpins its commitment to skills with third national competition
This September, Ongwediva, a city in the northern region of Oshana in Namibia, became the country’s home of vocational education and training. From 25 to 30 September, the city hos
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This September, Ongwediva, a city in the northern region of Oshana in Namibia, became the country’s home of vocational education and training. From 25 to 30 September, the city hosted the 3rd National Skills Competition, officially called the National Skills Competition Ongwediva 2023 (NSCO2023).
Namibia’s third National Skills Competition, NSCO2023 was a three-tiered event encompassing a Skills Competition, a TVET Conference, and a Careers Exhibition. Young Namibians showcased their skills in 14 skill competitions, the best awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Closing Ceremony at the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre.
Centred on the theme of “Youth development and empowerment: creating opportunities, bridging the unemployment gap”, the TVET Conference was dedicated to advancing the prospects of young individuals by looking at ways to enhance TVET.
The skills exhibition introduced learners to technical and vocational career options, while local and continental training institutions and industry participants provided interactive, virtual reality demonstrations.
The event was officiated by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Natalia Goagoses, who celebrated the passion and determination demonstrated by all Competitors and congratulated the winners.
Addressing the crowd via a video message, San-Quei Lin, WorldSkills Board member – Strategic Development highlighted that WorldSkills Namibia’s National Skills Competition 2023 not only gave young people a chance to shine, but also sent a public message about the importance of skills excellence, “one that helps power our skills movement worldwide.” The closing ceremony was presided over by the Minister of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation, Dr Itah Kandjii-Murangi and attended by the Deputy Prime Minister who also serves as the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Honourable Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.