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🏆 What is Skills53?

Skills53 is the cloud computing category in the SwissSkills and WorldSkills competitions. It provides apprentices in IT-related fields with an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities, solve real-world challenges, and gain recognition for their talent.

As part of ICT Berufsbildung Schweiz, Skills53 fosters the next generation of cloud computing professionals in Switzerland by offering a platform for growth, skill development, and progression to national and international stages.

🌟 Why Skills53?

Skills53 is more than a competition—it’s a stepping stone to a successful career in IT. The program aims to:

  • Inspire Growth: By tackling real-world challenges, participants gain valuable experience in cloud computing.
  • Offer Recognition: Outstanding talent is celebrated at regional, national, and international levels.
  • Develop Skills: Competitors enhance their expertise, creativity, and problem-solving abilities, preparing them for future success.

🚀 The Competition Journey

Participants progress through structured stages, each designed to identify and nurture top talent:

  1. Regional Championships: Apprentices compete in regional events across Switzerland, focusing on AWS-based cloud computing challenges.
  2. National Championships: Top performers from the regional level advance to showcase their skills at a national level.
  3. International Qualification: High-ranking competitors are assessed to determine who will represent Switzerland at WorldSkills.
  4. WorldSkills International: Switzerland’s best competitor joins the global stage, competing with top talent worldwide.

This journey emphasizes personal growth, learning, and excellence.

🌐 The Broader Framework

Skills53 operates within a larger ecosystem of competitions aimed at promoting vocational excellence:

  • ICT Berufsbildung Schweiz: The national association for IT vocational education, organizing and supporting Skills53 in line with professional standards.
  • SwissSkills: A platform for national vocational championships across various professions, showcasing the best talent in Switzerland.
  • WorldSkills: A global competition bringing together young professionals from over 80 countries to compete in their chosen fields.

🛠️ How Competitions Work

  • Competitions focus on cloud computing, specifically infrastructure-related services within AWS.
  • Participants solve tasks reflecting real-world challenges, emphasizing creativity and strategic thinking.
  • Open exclusively to apprentices in IT-related fields, the competition provides clear pathways for progression from regional to international levels.