DENSO Mexico Associate Takes Center Stage at WorldSkills

Jesus Abdiel Juarez Ortega, technician from DENSO Mexico, took to the stage all by himself at this year’s WorldSkills Competition, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in October. He was carrying the Mexican flag proudly as the only representative from his country and for DENSO in North America.

“It all started as a project at work,” said Juarez. “DENSO asked people to participate in this competition, and the only requirement was that you had to be able to measure. I was looking at it as a way to progress my career. After an intense selection process, Juarez embarked on a grueling training process, which included 12-13 hours of training per day, more than three months spent at a training center in Japan, and one month in Thailand. He even learned Japanese to prepare for his trip! In the end, Juarez came out on top with a new perspective, approach to work and role at DENSO. Juarez is now a coach for others who want to improve their skills or prepare for a future WorldSkills.

What’s WorldSkills

Established in 1946, WorldSkills is a premier world event for skills recognition and advancement, helping to raise quality, promote professional development and drive improvements in vocational training. It’s an “Olympics” for young professionals to test their skills and compete in various categories, including information and communication technology, manufacturing and engineering, transportation and logistics, and others.

DENSO At WorldSkills

DENSO has participated in the WorldSkills Competition since 1971. To date, DENSO associates have won 32 gold medals, 16 silver medals, and 15 bronze medals. This year, DENSO participants from Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Mexico competed in eight categories, taking home a gold medal and bronze medal.