Events
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March 2023
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WorldSkills Thailand National Competition 2023
22-24 March 2023
Various Locations, Thailand
The Department of Skill Development, Ministry of Labour will organize the National Final during 22-24 March 2023 in multi-site including Bangkok, Samut Prakan and Chonburi Province. This event will bring around 350 young talents to compete against each other in 26 professions.
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Skills The Finals - The Netherlands
23-24 March 2023
RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands
Skills The Finals is the National Championship for craftmanship. Dutch talents measure their strengths against each other in more than 60 professions. Who will be the best in The Netherlands in his or her field?
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Grand Est Regional Finals - France
23-25 March 2023
Parc des Expositions de l’Eurométropôle de Metz, France
Organized on a single or multi-site site in French regions, in partnership with the regions of France, professional, educational and training establishments, regional finals allow young people to distinguish themselves in their discipline, during technical tests to be carried out in a limited time, under the supervision of juries made up of professionals and trainers.
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10th International Abilympics
24-25 March 2023
Parc des Expositions de l’Eurométropôle de Metz, France
Abilympics France will meet you for the 10th International Abylimpics, the skills Global Competition for disabled people Organised by the Abilympics France association in partnership with WorldSkills France, this major event will meet nearly 1500 participants (contestants, judges, experts...) and 50 000 visitors over 2 days, within the exhibition centre of the Metz Eurometropole. Candidates of the French Abilympics team will be 34 to represent their passions, their jobs and their country’s colours against the exceptional skills of the other participants coming from about 30 nations.
April 2023
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WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition 2023
April to June 2023
Hong Kong, China
The WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition 2023 is now open for application. It is a series of local skills competitions which provide a platform for young people to showcase skills excellence and challenge themselves against professional standards and skills. Upon further training and selection, winners of this competition will have a chance to represent Hong Kong in WorldSkills Lyon 2024.
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SkillsLatvia 2023
3-6 April 2023
Riga, Latvia
National Young Professionals Skills Competition SkillsLatvia 2023 will gather young professionals for the sixth time to discover the best skills and professional education talents in Latvia. This year there will be 19 different skills competitions. Anyone can attend the event, try a skill and experience the great opportunities that VET provides. See you at SkillsLatvia 2023!
May 2023
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SkillsUSA National Signing Day
4 May 2023
United States of America
SkillsUSA National Signing Day will be held on May 4 to celebrate high school seniors and college/postsecondary students who have chosen to pursue a career as a professional in any of the skilled trades. Local SkillsUSA chapters are encouraged to host a signing day event by inviting business partners, school administrators, teachers, elected officials, SkillsUSA alumni, family and friends to honor students signing “letters of intent” for a job offer, apprenticeship or advanced technical training.
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Taitaja2023 Espoo / Finnish National Skills Competition
8-11 May 2023
Metro Arena, Espoo, Finland
Over 40 skills, hundreds of competitors and tens of thousands of visitors together create Taitaja, the biggest educational event in Finland. In 2023, the event is organised by Omnia (the Joint Authority of Education in the Espoo region) together with Skills Finland and their partners. Taitaja aims to promote vocational education, improve connections between vocational schools and companies, and increase the awareness of vocational education and professional skills. The event is free of charge and open for public.
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Jobs Tournament Final (Yrkeskampen)
10 May 2023
Helsingborg Arena, Helsingborg, Sweden
The Jobs Tournament (Yrkeskampen) is a contest for year 8 classes aimed at highlighting vocational training courses and inspiring students to begin thinking about future training and job opportunities. The tournament focuses on vocational matters and physical hands-on assignments based on upper secondary vocational training courses offered in Sweden. On this date the national finals take place and the classes with the best results in the country compete against each other.
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National Skills Competition WorldSkills Croatia 2023
10-12 May 2023
Zagreb, Croatia
From May 10 to 12, 2023, the Agency for Vocational Education and Training and Adult Education in Zagreb is organizing the National Skills Competition WorldSkills Croatia 2023, the largest educational event in the Republic of Croatia and the largest competition in this part of Europe.
Around 400 of the best students from VET schools, accompanied and supported by their teachers, will compete in 46 Skills in an area of more than 14,000 m2 during the three days. This year, competitors from 2 new disciplines - Nutri-vita and Tourist destination - will participate in the competition and more than 10.000 visitors, including students from more than 100 elementary schools are expected to visit the competition. WorldSkills Croatia connects VET schools, numerous partners and employers. The participation of business representatives is one of the key ways to achieve the long-term goal - increasing the employability of VET students. Also, with their participation, employers contribute to social responsibility for the development of the educational system. We believe that the WorldSkills Croatia competition will remain an important link in the popularization of vocational skills and thus contribute to the Croatian education system, the economy and, ultimately, the quality of life in Croatia. -
2023 Skills Canada National Competition
25-26 May 2023
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
www.skillscompetencescanada.com
The Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) is an ideal way to connect with tomorrow’s workforce and to discover new and exciting careers. SCNC is the only national, multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in the country. Each year, more than 550 competitors from all regions of Canada come to SCNC to participate in over 45 skilled trade and technology competitions. By providing a forum where Canadians can compete at the national level, SCNC provides hands-on experience for skilled trade and technology careers.
June 2023
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SkillsUSA’s National Leadership and Skills Conference
19-23 June 2023
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga., United States of America
SkillsUSA’s National Leadership and Skills Conference is an annual event that brings together students, teachers, and industry partners. SkillsUSA students showcase their skills, learn from experts, and compete in a variety of contests. The conference typically includes workshops, demonstrations, networking opportunities, and SkillsUSA TECHSPO, as well as the opportunity for students to earn medals and scholarships.
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SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference
19-23 June 2023
Atlanta, GA, United States of America
SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference and the SkillsUSA Championships will take place in Atlanta from June 19-23. Along with our competitive events, the conference will also include SkillsUSA TECHSPO, delegate sessions, national officer elections and many opportunities for leadership development, professional development and member/chapter recognition.
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WorldSkills Kazakhstan 2023 National Championship
20-28 June 2023
Astana, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan strives to hold the National Competition on a single basis in 30 skills with the participation of more than 500 experts and competitors from 20 regions, as well as more than five thousand observers, sponsors, partners, representatives of government bodies attend the National Competition.
July 2023
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Skills Cooperation Workshop
9-15 July 2023
Taipei City, Chinese Taipei
The 5-day Workshop will focus on five skills, Fashion Technology, Cabinet Making, Restaurant Service, Automobile Technology, Software Solution for Business. Experts will be invited to join in hope to share practices and perspectives.
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53rd TW National Skills Competition
13-17 July 2023
Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei City, Chinese Taipei
The 53rd TW National Skills Competition is set to bring together around 1000 Competitors and Juniors for 68 skills Competition at the Nangang Exhibition Center. Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony will take place on July 13 and July 17 respectively. And Skills Cooperation Symposium will be held during the Competition.
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WorldSkills ASEAN 2023
22-27 July 2023
Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore
WorldSkills ASEAN is the largest showcase of professional and technical skills in the ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region and brings the objectives of the WorldSkills movement to Southeast Asia. The skills competition was initiated by an agreement among ASEAN member countries in 1993 and aims to promote and raise skills standards in the ASEAN region to an international level, as well as to motivate youths to develop their skills and knowledge. ASEAN member countries take turns to host the biennial WorldSkills ASEAN Competition. For the first time, Singapore will be hosting the 13th WorldSkills ASEAN Competition from 22-27 July 2023 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. The competition will see top youth talents from the 10 ASEAN member countries competing in 22 skills areas. Apart from the skills competition, WorldSkills ASEAN Singapore 2023 will also feature interactive activities to promote skills and a skilled career to youths and the public.
August 2023
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The 18th Youth Monozukuri Skills Competition of Japan
1-2 August 2023
Shizuoka, Japan
This competition is for youths 20 years old or younger who are currently learning skills at vocational abilities development institutions, technical high schools or other such institutes of learning and have not started work. This competition was launched in 2005 for the purpose of providing them with goals and widening the horizons of young skilled workers.
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WorldSkills Australia National Championship
17-19 August 2023
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne Victoria, Australia
The WorldSkills National Championships are run every two years and are Australia’s largest and most successful vocational education excellence competition. The event showcases over 60 skill categories and brings together hundreds of our nation’s best apprentices, trainees, educators, employers, and industry professionals to compete for the title of national champion in each skill category. The showcase event creates an interactive and engaging environment for tens of thousands of school aged children, their families, industry associations and employer groups. Those attending experience an un-matched variety of skilled trades and technology careers under the one roof and can watch the competitions, participate in Try-a-Skill demonstrations, and network with the hundreds of industry and educational experts.
September 2023
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SkillsUSA Washington Leadership Training Institute
September 2023
Washington, DC, United States of America
SkillsUSA offers advanced training for students and advisors that focuses on professionalism, communication and leadership skills. This training is held in Washington, D.C., and allows members the opportunity to share their SkillsUSA and career and technical experiences with elected officials.
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EuroSkills Gdańsk 2023
5-9 September 2023
AMBEREXPO, Gdańsk, Poland
EuroSkills Gdansk 2023 is scheduled to take place between 5-9 September 2023 at AMBEREXPO Gdańsk. Poland expects to welcome 600 skilled young professionals from 32 countries to the event to participate in competitions and host demonstration events in 43 different skills (40 official and 3 host skills). Around 100,000 visitors from across Poland and abroad are expected to attend. Gdańsk is the capital and largest city of the Pomerania Province in Poland. A popular tourist, cultural, business and academic centre, the city is Poland's principal seaport and the country's fourth-largest metropolitan area.
EuroSkills Gdańsk 2023 will be organised in partnership by Poland’s Foundation For The Development Of The Education System (FRSE), WorldSkills Poland, the City of Gdańsk and AMBEREXPO Gdańsk. -
WorldSkills France - National Finals 2023
13-16 September 2023
Lyon, Eurexpo, France
In France, the WorldSkills Competition is prepared, relayed and coordinated by WorldSkills France and supported by several partners: national and regional public authorities, social partners, companies and training organisations. WorldSkills France organize the national Finals which lead to the creation of the French Skills Team which will defend the colors of France during the WorldSkills Competition. Through its strong involvement in the international network of WorldSkills, WorldSkills France actively contributes to enhancing the level of skills and strengthening the brand image of trades and qualifying vocational training.
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National Skills Competition 2023
18 September to 20 October 2023
Various Locations, Brazil
From September 18th to October 20th, Brazil will host the National Skills Competition which will be held in many cities. The competition will define the Brazilian squad for WorldSkills Lyon.
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WorldSkills General Assembly Dublin 2023
25-28 September 2023
Dublin, Ireland
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WorldSkills Italy 2023 – National Competition
28-30 September 2023
Fair Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
Every two years, the national skill competitions “WorldSkills Italy” take place in Bolzano. More than 100 young people compete in about 20 different skills and show what they are capable of. The young people can be visited at the competition and thus provide an exciting insight into the world of different skills and show the diversity of professions.
October 2023
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Vocational training week (Yrkesutbildningsveckan)
16-22 October 2023
Countrywide, Sweden
During the Vocational Training Week, which will take place annually during week 42, several actors will invest and be welcomed to carry out various activities that increase interest and highlight the opportunities provided through vocational training. In addition to industry organizations, authorities and stakeholders, the week is aimed at those who work in primary school, vocational education or who otherwise work with vocational education issues. Here on the website, we have gathered information, inspiration and examples of how to get involved. You are always welcome to contact us if you want to know more or want tips on activities that suit you.
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WorldSkills Asia Kuala Lumpur 2023 (Cancelled)
November 2023
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Startech’s Days 2023
12-15 November 2023
Ciney Expo, Ciney, Belgium
Startech’s Days – November 12, 13, 14
o 18.000m2 event area dedicated to technical, technological & scientific skills
o Finals in 30 skills, qualification for WorldSkills Lyon 2024
o International Challenge, International competitors in 10 Skills
o 100 “try a Skills” in 5 areas: Technical Area; Technological & Digital Area; Scientific Area, Horeca Area; Transports Area
o 10 conferences
o 1 Orientation, Guidance area
o International Delegation
o Ministerial Visits
o 8200 visitors (2022) to 9000 (2023)
Closing Ceremony – November 15
o Medal Ceremony
o 30 Belgian podium + 10 International Podiums
o 700 guests
o Minister of Education and Training
o Minister of employment
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The 61st National Skills Competition of Japan
November 2023
Aichi, Japan
The National Skills Competition is a competition in which young skilled workers age 23 or under pit their skills against each other. It is held for the purpose of encouraging the development of skilled workers of the next generation, and for having participants experience the importance and wonder of “Monozukuri”. Visitors have the opportunity to view the monozukuri process up close, something normally not possible, and be amazed and inspired. Furthermore, the National Skills Competition also serves as a qualifying event for the WorldSkills Competition.
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AustrianSkills 2023
November 2023
Messe Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
AustrianSkills are the Austrian State Championships of Professions where young professionals qualify for EuroSkills and WorldSkills. The competitions are open to all young professionals of dual education as well as vocational schools. The event is organized by SkillsAustria in cooperation with the professional organizations of each trade and the vocational schools:
• takes place every two years
• 3-day competition
• based on the level of international competitions
• qualification for WorldSkills Lyon 2024 and EuroSkills Herning 2025
Approximately:
• 45 skills
• several try-a-skill areas
• 400 young professionals
• 18.000 m² competition area
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WorldSkills Asia Abu Dhabi Competition 2023
27-29 November 2023
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
January 2024
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CPW2024 Lyon
29 January to 1 February 2024
Lyon, France
Competition Preparation Week in preparation for WorldSkills Lyon 2024.
April 2024
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Swedish National Skills Competition (Yrkes-SM)
23-25 April 2024
Tingvalla Sportcenter, Karlstad, Sweden
The Swedish National Skills Competition are the largest investment in increasing interest and recruitment to vocational education in Sweden. Through a large and content-rich competition and event every second year, hundreds of Sweden's most professional young people compete and measure their strengths against each other in over 60 professions. This is also a big platform to select the competitors for Swedish national team, to compete in WorldSkills Competition and EuroSkills.
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Jobs Tournament Final (Yrkeskampen)
24 April 2024
Tingvalla Sportcenter, Karlstad, Sweden
The Jobs Tournament (Yrkeskampen) is a contest for year 8 classes aimed at highlighting vocational training courses and inspiring students to begin thinking about future training and job opportunities. The tournament focuses on vocational matters and physical hands-on assignments based on upper secondary vocational training courses offered in Sweden. On this date the national finals take place and the classes with the best results in the country compete against each other.
September 2024
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WorldSkills Lyon 2024
10-15 September 2024
Lyon, France
WorldSkills Lyon 2024 is set to take place 10-15 September 2024, following the postponement of the 46th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China by one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. France won the bid to host the 47th WorldSkills Competition at WorldSkills General Assembly 2019 in Kazan, Russia.
It is the second time for France and Lyon to be the host in the history of the international championship. The 33rd WorldSkills Competition previously took place in 1995 at EUREXPO Lyon, the same venue that will now host WorldSkills Lyon 2024.
WorldSkills Competition Lyon 2024 is a strong commitment to youth and their future which generates unprecedented international mobilization around skills, competences and excellence.
Despite the one-year postponement of the competition due to the pandemic, the plan to host the global competition remains the same: to inspire young people in skills, promote skills and change the perception on vocational education and training.
WorldSkills Lyon 2024 is also a national project centered around the regions, in particular the Metropolis of Lyon. It will be THE springboard and catalyst to develop and promote professional training adapted to current and future needs in terms of employment.
The competition and Team WorldSkills France, which both are a result of the mobilization of regions and the commitment of partners to WorldSkills France, are the first vectors of inspiration for young people and a tangible proof for the next generations of the relevance of skills and competences in a career and personal life with high potential.
October 2024
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Vocational training week (Yrkesutbildningsveckan)
14-20 October 2024
Countrywide, Sweden
During the Vocational Training Week, which will take place annually during week 42, several actors will invest and be welcomed to carry out various activities that increase interest and highlight the opportunities provided through vocational training. In addition to industry organizations, authorities and stakeholders, the week is aimed at those who work in primary school, vocational education or who otherwise work with vocational education issues. Here on the website, we have gathered information, inspiration and examples of how to get involved. You are always welcome to contact us if you want to know more or want tips on activities that suit you.
November 2024
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WorldSkills Asia 8th General Assembly Chinese Taipei 2024
September 2025
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EuroSkills Herning 2025
8-14 September 2025
MCH Messecenter, Herning, Denmark
EuroSkills Herning 2025 is the ninth edition of the biennial EuroSkills Competition – the biggest vocational education and skills excellence event in Europe.
EuroSkills Herning 2025 is scheduled to take place from 8 to 14 September 2025 at MCH Messecenter Herning, Denmark. The event will welcome more than 700 skilled young professionals under the age of 25 from 32 countries to participate in competitions and demonstrations in 40 different skills and trades. Around 100,000 visitors from across Denmark and abroad are expected to attend.
EuroSkills Herning 2025 is organized in partnership by Denmark’s Ministry of Children and Education, Herning Municipality, the Central Jutland Region, the Danish Employers' Association, the Trade Union Movement's Main Organization, WorldSkills Denmark, and WorldSkills Europe.