Skills Excellence
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At the VTC, we nurture talents, promote skills culture, celebrate excellence and showcase VPET in the international community. Our students are trained to build on what they learn, and with innovative thinking, make a positive impact on their lives and well-being of others. Over the years, VTC students have displayed skills excellence at different local and international competitions.
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Skills Change Lives
Skills can change lives. The biennial WorldSkills Competition provides a platform for young people to excel in their vocational skills, strive for professionalism and make contribution to society. Since the first participation in 1997, the Hong Kong team has won four Golds, two Silvers, seven Bronzes and 81 Medallions for Excellence. These achievements demonstrate that the Hong Kong competitors have reached internationally-recognised skills standards.
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Driving the Future
Since 2009, IVE Engineering students and teachers have formed a solar car team, continuously applying their professional knowledge and skills to co-develop the eco-friendly solar car SOPHIE. Over the years, the team has been dedicated to refining and enhancing the car’s design, performance, energy efficiency, and speed. They have also tested their innovations by participating in international competitions, putting their learning into practice and embodying a green vision. To date, SOPHIE has evolved into its newest generation model, SOPHIE 8x. In 2025, SOPHIE 8x successfully completed the gruelling 3,000-kilometre race at the World Solar Challenge held in Australia. Competing in the highly competitive “Cruiser Class,” the team outperformed many top international teams and proudly brought home the championship, earning honour for Hong Kong.
Learn more: SOPHIE Journey
