More than 10,000 school students visiting on the competition days discovered the “Try a Skill” stations, to find out which skills and trades suited them best and to uncover their hidden talents. 

24.9.2021: Whether it’s making sparks fly, mixing cocktails or controlling robots, while the 400 or so international experts are battling it out for medals in disciplines like these as part of the European Skills Championships, interested onlookers can try their hand at these same skill categories…without the pressure, in their case. The 27 or so “Try a Skill” stations, which are located right alongside the EuroSkills competition area at the event venue, offer school students the chance to dive into the great variety of skills and trades – and even get expert guidance from our Heroes and past gold medallists. “With ‘Try a Skill’, we’re enabling young people to find out about new jobs and technologies in a fun way and discover their hidden talents,” stresses Barbara Eibinger-Miedl, Styrian Minister for Economic Affairs. “The initiative demonstrates the great variety and appeal of vocational education, and will give the skilled workforce of tomorrow a valuable impetus for their future careers,” she says.

“Drop by, give it a try, and discover hidden talent,” is the invitation from EuroSkills supporter Gerhard Fabisch, Chairman of the Management Board of Steiermärkische Sparkasse bank. Styrian Director of Education, Elisabeth Meixner, is keen to point out that “EuroSkills has evolved into a unique opportunity for countless young people to measure their skills and talents against one another and to show them off in front of a large audience. We are thrilled that the competition is being held in Styria for the first time, and wish everyone taking part the best of success during this unforgettable experience.”

More impressions from the Competitions and the “Try a Skill stations” can be found on the EuroSkills 2021 Flickr-Account.