Competitors
Learn to set goals and excel in other facets of their lives.
Learn to work under pressures of time, quality of product and performance.
Gain tangible evidence of their workplace abilities.
Self-confidence and practical skills from their participation are increased.

Trainers
Trainers can benchmark the effectiveness of their training programmes in Regional, National and International arenas.
The competitions promote the benefits of investing in training to companies.
The competitions provide visible demonstrations of occupational standards.

Industry
Participation leads to improved motivation and increased productivity within companies.
Assurance that the skills of NZ’s workforce are linked to a benchmark of high standards.
Sponsorship can be used to stimulate media interest and to achieve marketing objectives.

New Zealand
Youth are motivated to acquire work-place skills by WorldSkills highlighting the career opportunities that are available.
By increasing awareness of vocational skills especially in high schools and colleges, WorldSkills is improving perceptions of skills as a first choice career option.
International competitions provide evidence of the quality of New Zealands products and services, thereby assisting the countrys exporters and National economy.