On 2 July 2013, Leipzig Trade Fair will be opening its doors to over 1,000 competitors, 2,000 experts, 3,000 volunteers and 200,000 visitors for the 42nd WorldSkills International Competition. It is here that the world’s most skilled young people from 61 countries/regions will be competing in 43 skill areas for the prestigious title of world champion.

Once the results are announced from the WorldSkills Australia National Competition, Sydney 2012, medallists may then be eligible for selection as part of the 2013 Team Australia Skillaroos who will travel to Leipzig in a bid to be titled the world’s best in their chosen skill area.

The 2013 Team Australia Skillaroos were announced following the 2012 WSA National Competition, Sydney. Australia will be represented by 32 young professionals from 29 skill areas.

Click here to the view the their individual profiles.

For more information about WorldSkills Leipzig 2013 visit www.worldskillsleipzig2013.com