WorldSkills

The unifying language of skill

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:38:42 +0000

As the world gets ready to meet at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, we celebrate the rich languages spoken among our community and explore the challenges and opportunities this presents a global skills movement.

A first look at WorldSkills Conference 2026 programme

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:23:00 +0000

WorldSkills is pleased to share the WorldSkills Conference 2026 programme, an early preview of the elements, sessions, and conversations that will unite the global skills movement in Shanghai, China.

Competition Rules updated for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:36:03 +0000

The latest version of the Competition Rules is now available on the WorldSkills website.

All eyes turn to China as it readies for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:00:59 +0000

A new video shows how Shanghai is preparing to host the 48th WorldSkills Competition, inviting us to see the skills behind everyday moments.

WorldSkills Champions forge their experience into mentorship and mutual support

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:56:42 +0000

From vocational training to industry leadership, Finnish CNC machinists demonstrate the long-term impact of skills competitions.

WorldSkills Kazakhstan uses WorldSkills Occupational Standards to transform skills training systems

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:57:20 +0000

Over the last decade, WorldSkills Kazakhstan has strengthened its Technical and Vocational Education and Training by embedding the WorldSkills Occupational Standards into its national policies, college programmes, and assessment systems.

2025: Celebrating the past, shaping the future

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:42:18 +0000

This pivotal year marked the WorldSkills movement’s 75th anniversary as the global stage for technical and vocational skills. Now, the WorldSkills community looks forward to shaping its future for new generations.

Registration is open for WorldSkills Conference 2026: Shaping a Skills-Driven Future

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:13:00 +0000

Join leaders, policymakers, and change agents at this not-to-be-missed event that puts skills at the centre of a sustainable, secure, and inclusive future.

WorldSkills Asia Taipei 2025 showcases regional excellence and diversity

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:09:46 +0000

The three-day regional competition highlighted Asia’s commitment to skills, innovation, and future workforce development.

WorldSkills Experts Faculty webinar series explores sustainability

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:39:03 +0000

View the recordings of the first two sustainability webinars, along with the full WorldSkills Experts Faculty webinar series, on the WorldSkills YouTube channel.

WorldSkills Champion highlights role of skills at UNIDO Global Industry Summit

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:38:37 +0000

WorldSkills Champions Trust representative for Africa, Abraham Mundengo, participated in the Global Industry Summit 2025 and the 21st session of UNIDO’s General Conference held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 23 to 27 November.

From Glasgow 1965 to Shanghai: a Champion reflects on his legacy at the WorldSkills Museum

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:46:00 +0000

Sixty years on, WorldSkills Champion and Master Silversmith Peter Johns travelled to the WorldSkills Museum in Shanghai to see his gold medal, prompting memories and hopes for the future of skills.

Impact report reveals outcomes of WorldSkills Africa Capacity Building Programme

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:05:32 +0000

The success and future potential of the WorldSkills Africa Capacity Building Programme are captured in an in-depth impact report.

WorldSkills Museum celebrates its second anniversary

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:20:00 +0000

Two years since its launch, WorldSkills guests and local students gathered at the WorldSkills Museum in Shanghai for a day of AI, innovation, and immersion in skills.

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 builds anticipation with progress reports and venue tours

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:26:29 +0000

WorldSkills Members and Partners get a taste of what is to come, as more plans for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 are revealed.

WorldSkills Americas Santiago 2025 celebrates skills excellence across the continent

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:07:35 +0000

The largest technical and vocational skills competition in Latin America and the Caribbean brought together 13 countries to showcase talent and demonstrate the power of skills.

Competitors from Portugal and Spain revive the beginnings of WorldSkills

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:42:16 +0000

The WorldSkills Commemorative Edition 1950–2025, held in Lisbon from 4 to 8 November, celebrated 75 years of skills excellence and honoured the origins of the WorldSkills movement.

WorldSkills unveils its Annual Report

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:14:14 +0000

WorldSkills captures twelve months of skills excellence and impact in its latest Annual Report.

WorldSkills Commemorative Edition honours 75 years of collaboration and innovation

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:30:17 +0000

Marking the anniversary of the first WorldSkills Competition in 1950, the event is organized by WorldSkills Portugal – a founding Member of WorldSkills.

WorldSkills champions youth voices in Towards a Global TVET Agenda launch

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:03:15 +0000

During the launch of the initiative at the Global TVET Forum 2025 in Berlin on 28 October, WorldSkills advocated for youth engagement and positioned WorldSkills Conference as a platform to advance the agenda.