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 …

  From ancient times to the present day, what defines a dwelling of true distinction? In March, the exhibition Wooden Structures: Joining Tradition and the Future opened in the special exhibitions gallery on the first floor of the WorldSkills Museum, inviting visitors to discover the answer through the lens of skill. Step into a world of masterful craftsmanship that spans centuries …

  WorldSkills Museum is flying into the future with a brand-new exhibition created by WorldSkills Global Partner Neusoft. The interactive installation recreates what it is like to be a drone pilot and shows how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are being applied to solve industrial and social challenges. The exhibit, located in Zone 5 — the zone dedicated to skills and …

  On 30 March, the launching ceremony for overseas promotional campaigns for the 48th WorldSkills Competition – “Skills Change the World, Skills Light the Future” – was held at the WorldSkills Museum. At the ceremony, the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Executive Bureau and the Shanghai Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese jointly issued an initiative calling on overseas Chinese communiti…

  On the vast stage of WorldSkills, a distinctive figure brings inspiration from nature to the art of baking. Rachel Crawford, a pastry chef from Australia, has been appointed as a Global Skills Dream Ambassador for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. As the WorldSkills Champions Trust representative for Oceania and ASEAN, she is not only recognized for her exceptional pastry skills, but also for her …

  In Azerbaijan’s culinary world, a young woman is stirring up change with her unique “plant-forward” philosophy. Leyla Valiyeva, the first competitor to represent Azerbaijan in the Cooking at the WorldSkills Competition, has been appointed as a Global Dream Ambassador for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. As the WorldSkills Champions Trust representative for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA),…

  In October 2025, Nurit Davidowicz from Vienna, Austria, was appointed as the Global Dream Ambassador for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 at WorldSkills General Assembly 2025. This distinction recognizes her technical excellence, and also affirms her commitment to advancing equality and inclusion in skills. As a young mechatronics expert, a Siemens apprentice and a rising talent in …