Ashiyana appointed Worldskills African representative

By Confidente Reporter

WorldSkills Champions Trust appointed Justina Ashiyana as Representative for Africa from 2023 to 2024, representing the African continent alongside Mihle Mvelakubi of South Africa.

The WorldSkills Champions Trust is a volunteer group of former competitors who serve as the voice of young people in the WorldSkills movement, working to increase engagement among WorldSkills Champions and promote active participation in WorldSkills projects, initiatives, and events.

Justina competed in the National Skills Competition in the Joinery trade in 2016 and went on to represent Namibia at the WorldSkills Competition in Abu Dhabi in 2017

According to Katrina Newaka, Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) Advocacy Specialist at WorldSkills Namibia, Justina acquired a profound interest in Joinery through her father’s influence, who was involved in building work.

“Her early exposure to the trade honed her skills and fueled her ambition to become an Artisan,” Newaka said.

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