Skills Competition in Ethiopia: Experiences of 3rd National Skills Competition Implementations and Lessons for Future Action

Abstract

This paper explores the experiences of skills competition events, focusing on planning, preparation, execution, and post-competition activities. A qualitative approach with phenomenological design was used, with six judges and department heads from ICT, Wood science, and Building technology participating. The study found that organizing skills competition events is crucial for TVET image building and skill cultivation, However, several factors are essential for future success, including arranging necessary equipment, identifying skills to be tested, establishing rules, securing a venue, involving stakeholders, preparing mock competitions, designing evaluation criteria, appointing qualified judges, conducting fair judging, and recognizing and awarding winners.