The 2019 Global Skills Challenge was held in conjunction with the Victorian Skills Commissioner and WorldSkills Australia. It was the biggest international skills excellence competition held in Australia this year with 500 competitors and officials from 16 different countries taking part in 24 different skill competitions. The participants were from India, Malaysia, Chinese Taipei, Japan, France, Australia, China, Brazil, Russia, and Hong Kong.
Sanjoy Pramanik (seen below and extreme right) made India proud by winning a Bronze medal in Australia in the final round, with Russia at first place and China at second place. India participated in 21 skills and won 2 Silvers and 2 Bronze medals, including the bronze in jewellery making. Though the competition was tough, it was a good opportunity for exposure before WorldSkills in Kazan, scheduled between August 22nd and 27th.
The son of a farmer from West Bengal, Sanjoy has talent that is unmatchable. He wants to support his family through his skill in making innovative pieces of jewellery. He is currently undergoing training to enhance his knowledge and perfect his skills with the assistance of GJSCI and guidance of VBJ, Chennai. Moreover, Leonardo Rodrigues is helping him buff up his skills
GJSCI has gone all out to support Sanjoy in every way to help him prepare for the competition. Anupam Karmakar, another winner at the previous competition, is also engaged in training Sanjoy. Dedication, determination and a well-planned training schedule, has led Sanjoy this far.
The WorldSkills championship 2019 will attract participants from 80 different countries competing for gold, silver and bronze medals and the title of ‘World Champion’ for their skills.