Nation takes top spot at global skills competition

Chris Humphries, president of WorldSkills, addressed the assembled champions, saying, "You are the changemakers. You are the people who will now go out into the world, shaping it and finding new solutions to the challenges we face. We need your creativity, your bold ambition, and your exceptional skills. Go forward knowing we believe in you and want you to thrive."

The weeklong competition, which began on Sept 11, saw over 1,600 participants from 69 countries and regions competing across 59 skill disciplines within six major categories.