Special Visits during the Brazilian Competition
David Hoey and Simon Bartley welcoming the President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff.
During the Competition, the WorldSkills São Paulo 2015 booth got visited by the President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff and Minister of Education, José Henrique Paim Fernandes, received by the President of WorldSkills International, Simon Bartley and CEO, David Hoey.
On the occasion, Dilma Rousseff showed great enthusiasm and commented that her desire is to see a modern, inclusive, productive and competitive Brazil.
I consider the eighth Olimpíada de Conhecimento and the WorldSkills Competition, as the great signs of the future in this area.
Dilma Rousseff, President of Brazil
"I consider the eighth Olimpíada de Conhecimento and the WorldSkills Competition, as the great signs of the future in this area. They form a link between industry, academia, researchers, laboratories and government, showing that it is this partnership is that moves Brazil forward. It’s not just one pushing, all are pushing together. "
For CEO David Hoey, these competitions showcase the future in relation to the professional market, and show that it is indeed possible to choose a career according to one’s own abilities.