PPG will support WorldSkills Europe to prepare young people, educators and industries with professional and technical training throughout Europe in the field of coating.
International paints and coatings manufacturer PPG has announced it will support the WorldSkills Europe (WSE) vocational skills organisation as a Premium Sponsor for the years 2024 and 2025.
WorldSkills Europe promotes vocational, technological, and service-oriented education and training
across Europe, working with young people, educators, governments and industries to prepare the workforce and talent for the jobs of the future. In addition, WSE organises EuroSkills, the largest vocational education and skills excellence event in Europe, bringing together hundreds of young people from 33 countries to compete in various skills and professions, such as coating.
“Collaborations with global industry-leading companies like PPG are invaluable in helping WorldSkills Europe prepare young people for their future careers. PPG recognizes the critical role that skills play in building industries and supporting creativity and innovation. We look forward to benefiting from PPG's expertise and impressive capabilities throughout this partnership,” has stated Guillaume Suteau, board chair of WorldSkills Europe.
PPG is a long-standing supporter of WorldSkills. In fact, the company has announced its support for WorldSkills Lyon 2024, where it will provide financial support, coatings and expertise – including PPG's SEIGNEURIE® paints. Moreover, the partnership is part of PPG’s commitment to support education and workforce development initiatives
that prepare students for careers in the skilled trades. In 2023, PPG and the PPG Foundation announced a $2 million investment to support programmes that provide training, curriculum development and career readiness resources for students and educators.
“Our partnership with WorldSkills Europe reflects PPG’s dedication to shaping the future of our industry. Partnering with WorldSkills Europe aligns with our mission to address the lack of skilled workforce, encourage youth participation, and foster talent development,” has added Pascal Tisseyre, PPG Vice-President, government affairs EMEA.