The competition, also known as the “Olympics of Skills”, is organised every two years and aims to promote vocational skills among young people, enhance regional exchanges in the field of vocational skills, and facilitate the development of vocational and professional education and training through skills competitions.
The Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA) has also been responsible for the Hong Kong regional screening and training for the “Fashion Technology” trade since 1997. CITA selects three contestants from the screening competition and provides training for one year before CITA selects one contestant to represent Hong Kong in the WorldSkills Competition through a series of assessments.
The 2024 WorldSkills Competition concluded successfully from September 10 to 15 in Lyon, France. This year’s “Fashion Technology” category attracted competitors from 25 countries and regions.
Hong Kong’s representative, Helen Tai Hei Lam, distinguished herself in the “Fashion Technology” category, earning a prestigious Medallion for Excellence and bringing honor to Hong Kong.
The Clothing Industry Training Authority was responsible for the selection and training of Hong Kong’s representative. Through a rigorous selection process, three outstanding local candidates were chosen and provided with intensive training for one year. Ultimately, Helen Tai emerged from CITA’s comprehensive assessment and training program, successfully representing Hong Kong on the international stage.
Helen’s exceptional performance not only showcases her individual talent but also highlights Hong Kong’s prowess in the field of fashion technology. We extend our congratulations to Helen once again and hope that this achievement will inspire more young people in Hong Kong to excel on future international platforms.
To know more about WorldSkills “Fashion Technology”, please visit the following website.
Our Sponsors (2023-2024)
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the following sponsors in supporting the WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition (Fashion Technology) and relevant training in 2023-2024.
Gold Sponsor
Sliver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Hong Kong Institution of Textile and Apparel Ltd
Lee Hung Fat Garment Factory Ltd
Cobalt Fashion (Hong Kong) Ltd
Ms. Anne Anita Cheung
Fang Brothers Knitting Ltd
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Hong Kong Fur Federation
Hong Kong Fashion Designers Association
Gunzetal Ltd
Pledge Your Support
Support from enterprises and employers are essential in the organisation of skills competitions, which could enhance the youth’s skills and uplift the skill standard for the industries. Your generosity provides valuable chances for our young talents to unleash the capabilities in the international arena.
Sponsorship could be in various aspects, for example cash, equipment for training and/or competition of Fashion Technology.
Office of Clothing Industry Training Authority (Tel: (852) 2263 6338; Email: virginia.lai@cita.org.hk) would be happy to provide further information.