Welding Contest in Matola – Launch of New Initiative

As part of the opening of Craftsmanship Week by Mozambican Minister of Education Carmelita Namashulua, we presented our joint initiative to promote the skilled trades: the Olimpíada de Soldadura 2025 (‘Welding Olympics 2025’).

On Friday, 5 September, our partner institute Instituto Industrial e Comercial da Matola (IICM) will host a major industrial exhibition with an accompanying talent and job fair. The highlight will be the award ceremony for the welding contest participants, who proved themselves in demanding practical trials in TIG, MIG/MAG and manual electrode welding.

With this event, we are sending a clear message: we want to strengthen the image of the welding profession, help young talents enter the job market and build bridges between vocational training providers and the industry.

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