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WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 concludes with a celebration of skills and youth
The 48th WorldSkills Competition came to a close in Shanghai on 27 September, as the Closing Ceremony brought together Competitors, teams, and guests for a night of celebration. Held at the Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center, the ceremony celebrated the dedication, skill, and perseverance of young professionals from around the world. Gold, Silver and Bronze Medallists, along … -
Beyond the Competition: The lasting legacy of WorldSkills
WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 has come to an end. The workshops have fallen quiet and the medals have all been handed out. But what remains can be harder to see: young people who have discovered a profession worth pursuing, employers with a sharper understanding of the skills their industries need, educators with new ideas for training, and a wider public seeing skilled work in a different ligh… -
Global voices call for stronger cooperation on skills development
The WorldSkills Conference 2026, held from 23 to 25 September at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), brought together over 50 ministerial-level officials and around 2,000 representatives from governments, international organizations, vocational schools, training institutions, and businesses. Across a series of sessions, participants explored how skills development can … -
New skills at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 reflect industries shaping tomorrow
The 48th WorldSkills Competition began its first day on 23 September, with all 64 skills underway at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). More than a showcase of the world’s top young skilled professionals, the Competition provides a window into how skills are evolving alongside technology, industry and the changing world of work. Seven skills are making their WorldSkill…
