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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… -
WorldSkills Member booths showcase a world of skills at Expo
The WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Expo opened on 23 September, bringing together 24 WorldSkills Member booths in Hall 5.2 of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). Together, they offer visitors a look at how skills are evolving across different countries and regions, from traditional craftsmanship and emerging technologies to vocational education and industry partnersh… -
WorldSkills Museum brings collections, stories to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
A striking naked-eye 3D display at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Expo opens onto a futuristic virtual skills space. It is one of the most eye-catching features of the WorldSkills Museum booth in Hall 5.2 of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), where the museum is bringing its stories, collections and interactive experiences to visitors during the Competition. Moving t… -
WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 opens with a spectacular celebration of skills
The 48th WorldSkills Competition opened in Shanghai on 22 September, with a spectacular ceremony at the Shanghai World Expo Cultural Centre that placed skills at the heart of the stage — not simply as a theme, but as the very language through which the story was told. One of the most powerful moments came with the Parade of Nations. One by one, delegations entered the arena carrying their r… -
OSOM brings skills and cultures together
More than 60 teams competing at the 48th WorldSkills Competition visited more than 60 schools across Shanghai on 22 September, turning the Competition’s opening day into an opportunity for hands-on skills learning and cultural exchange. At Tongji University, Competitors from SkillsUSA explored a virtual water treatment plant through Virtual Reality. The immersive training system recre… -
WorldSkills Shanghai 2026: Five highlights to watch
The 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai showcases skills that shape modern industry and daily life. Each skill reflects the changing nature of work and the evolving demands of employers worldwide. From heavy machinery to digital systems and human-centered care, five areas stand out. Industrial strength Hall 3H hosts Industry 4.0, Industrial Mechanics, Rail Vehicle Technology, an… -
WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 shows why skills still matter in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence is changing the way people work at a remarkable speed. Tasks that once required hours of human effort can now be completed in seconds, raising a question being asked across industries and around the world: What will human skills mean in the age of AI? In Shanghai, the answer is being played out on the Competition floor. The 48th WorldSkills Competition opened on 22 S…