YunTech Students Excel at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, Earning International Recognition in Bricklaying and Painting and Decorating
Two students from the Interdisciplinary Design Program and Design Excellence Program at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (YunTech) have achieved outstanding results at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in 2026. Shih Sheng-Hua competed in Bricklaying, while Hung Chin-Wei competed in Painting and Decorating. Following their gold medal victories at the 2025 WorldSkills Asia Competition, both students once again demonstrated their exceptional skills on the international stage, earning Medallions for Excellence at this year’s competition.
Before their departure, YunTech President Chang Chuan-Yu personally signed the national team flag and offered his encouragement and best wishes to the competitors. Through solid professional training, outstanding technical performance, and persistent dedication, the two students distinguished themselves among competitors from around the world, bringing honor to the university. Their achievements also highlight the strength of Taiwan’s vocational skills training system and the country’s international competitiveness in Bricklaying and Painting and Decorating.
Both students graduated from Erh-Lin Industrial and Commercial Vocational High School, where they began their long-term commitment to skills training and developed a strong determination to challenge themselves and pursue excellence. Their achievements reflect not only individual dedication and technical proficiency, but also the importance of professional training and the solid foundation of Taiwan’s technical and vocational education system.
The students expressed their sincere gratitude to the dedicated teaching team at their alma mater, including teachers Chiang Ya-Wei, Tsai Yi-Fan, Hsieh Yu-Lun, Huang Chen-Wan, and Chiu Chih-Lin. They also acknowledged the support of their coaching team, including Teacher Wang Lung-Sheng of National Changhua Industrial High School; Chiu Yao-Ching of the Central Taiwan Regional Branch of the Workforce Development Agency; and Chen Chuan-Hsieh and Lin Yu-Chiang of the Yunlin-Chiayi-Tainan Regional Branch. Special thanks were extended to chief judges Lai Jung-Chiu and Chen Hsieh-Chien for their invaluable guidance, as well as Program Director Yu Hung-Chang for coordinating resources and support.
The encouragement and guidance provided by teachers and instructors, together with the training delivered by the Ministry of Labor’s national skills training team and regional branch instructors, established a strong foundation for the students’ success. Through intensive training and competition experience, both students integrated professional techniques, practical experience, and an international perspective. Their achievements demonstrate the distinctive strengths of Taiwan’s technical and vocational education system, which emphasizes hands-on skills, interdisciplinary learning, and talent development.
Looking ahead, College of Design Dean and Director of the Interdisciplinary Design Program Tsai Teng-Chuan stated that the university will continue to strengthen the connection between technical and vocational education and professional practice. YunTech will further enhance skills training, encourage students to participate in domestic and international competitions, and promote interdisciplinary integration, internship opportunities, and international exchanges. These efforts aim to cultivate outstanding professionals equipped with technical expertise, innovative thinking, and international competitiveness, empowering young people to pursue excellence across disciplines and use their technical skills and creativity to realize their aspirations and connect with the world.
YunTech will continue its commitment to nurturing outstanding talent with advanced technical skills, interdisciplinary capabilities, an innovative mindset, and a global outlook. By working closely with faculty members and students, the university aims to build a distinctive and competitive technical and vocational education environment. Through these efforts, more YunTech students will have opportunities to compete on the international stage, showcase Taiwan’s skills excellence, and contribute their knowledge and expertise to industrial development and social progress.
Group Photo of the National Skills Team Members with the University President, College Dean, and Instructors
National Competitor Shih Sheng-Hua – Medallion for Excellence in Bricklaying
National Competitor Hung Chin-Wei – Medallion for Excellence in Painting and Decorating
Organizing Unit: Interdisciplinary Design Program and Design Excellence Program
Director: Tsai Teng-Chuan
Contact Person: Wang Jou-Ping
Tel: +886-5-534-2601 ext. 6031
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