While skilled youth from around the world compete with passion on the WorldSkills Competition stage, WorldSkills Conference, convening discussions, high-level meetings, and representatives from across sectors, will shape a shared blueprint for how skills can transform the world. Held from 23 to 25 September 2026 at the National Convention Center (Shanghai), WorldSkills Confer…

  From 22 to 27 September 2026, the 48th WorldSkills Competition will be held in Shanghai. Will the general public have the opportunity to experience the event up close? According to Yang Jiaying, Director-General of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security, the Competition is expected to attract more than 5,500 registered participants from 70 countries and regions, inc…

  How can museums serve as bridges connecting the world? On 17 May, to celebrate the 50th International Museum Day, the WorldSkills Museum hosted a skills fair themed “Competition Connects the World, Skills Create a Better Life.” The event turned the six industry sectors featured in the WorldSkills Competition into visual and hands-on experiences, showcasing how skills help connect …

  When most people think of sustainability in skill competitions, they might picture solar panels being installed, electric circuits being wired for energy efficiency, or hybrid vehicles being maintained. The restaurant industry — once associated with open flames, excess packaging, and food waste — is increasingly embracing sustainability as a core part of its operations. As a result, the Cooking …

  WorldSkills has welcomed Algeria as its 90th Member, a strategic milestone for the country to position Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as an engine for economic development. An official ceremony held on 7 April 2026 at the National Institute of Vocational Training and Education (INFEP), in El Biar, Algiers, formally announced Algeria’s accession to WorldSkills Internationa…

  Taking place in Shanghai from 23 to 25 September, WorldSkills Conference 2026 is embedding discussions about sustainability in its sessions to reflect the critical role skills play in addressing one of society’s most pressing challenges. On the third day of the Conference, the session “TVET and the green transition: Building policy coherence around skills demand” will bring together policymakers…

  As the WorldSkills Champions Trust representative for the Americas, Sonya not only represented Jamaica in Mobile Robotics at the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, but also embodies the diverse possibilities for today’s skilled youth through her multiple roles as an engineer, environmental advocate, and rural development advocate.   From the local arena to the global stage: …

  Shweta Ratanpura, an outstanding young woman from India, is not only a bronze Medallist in Graphic Design Technology at WorldSkills Kazan 2019, and also the first Indian woman to bring back a WorldSkills medal. She has broken the traditional constraints of Indian society on women’s career choices, and shoulders the responsibility of inspiring young people across Asia and around the wo…

  From the small town of Flagstaff in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, Mihle Mvelakubi, WorldSkills Champions Trust Representative for Africa, has forged an inspiring path through skills. Having represented South Africa in Bricklaying at the WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, his journey demonstrates a powerful truth: true brilliance is born from persistence in the face of doubt and shaped through unwav…

From 22 to 27 September 2026, the 48th WorldSkills Competition will be hosted in Shanghai, China. Guided by the goal of delivering an “innovative and influential” WorldSkills Competition, WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Executive Bureau, with strong support from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the People’s Republic of China, the Shanghai Municipal People’s …