“Our hands shape the world, our hearts keep skills alive, our dreams know no borders”, says Li Ziqi. On 14 June, marking the 100-day countdown to the opening of the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Executive Bureau and WorldSkills International jointly announced that internationally renowned content creator Li Ziqi has been appointed as a Promotion Ambassad…

  Master Skills Change Your Future! The 48th WorldSkills Competition has officially entered its 100-day countdown! From 22 to 27 September 2026, more than 1,400 skilled young professionals from more than 70 countries and regions around the globe will gather in Shanghai, China to compete in 64 skills. Running alongside the Competition, the WorldSkills Conference themed Shaping a skills-driven futur…

“I propose that we cheer for skilled professionals on the global stage just as we cheer for athletes,” said Francis Hourant, President of WorldSkills, drawing warm applause at the Ambassadors’ Rreception for the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Beijing on 25 May. The 48th WorldSkills Competition will be held in Shanghai from 22 to 27 September. Through the reception, the city extended an open invit…

  On 25 May, the themed aircraft for the 48th WorldSkills Competition –  China Eastern Airlines’ ‘Skills for Success’ aircraft –  completed its inaugural flight, taking off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and landing at Beijing Capital International Airport. Chen Jie, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee and Vice Mayor of …

  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…