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Shanghai invites the world to a global skills celebration this September
“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… -
China Eastern unveils ‘Skills for Success’ WorldSkillsthemed aircraft
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 … -
Skills go beyond the Competition! Discover the highlights of the 2026 WorldSkills Conference; Registration and ticket sales begin
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… -
Free admission: watch top young professionals compete across 64 skill competitions at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 this September
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… -
Where tech trends meet daily craftsmanship, sci-fi movies come to life at the skills fair in Shanghai
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 … -
WorldSkills is making Cooking more sustainable
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 … -
Algeria joins WorldSkills as its 90th Member
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… -
From dialogue to action: Skills powering the green transition at WorldSkills Conference 2026
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… -
WorldSkills Global Dream Ambassador Sonya Hill (Jamaica): Breaking gender barriers and promoting skills education
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: … -
WorldSkills Global Dream Ambassador Shweta Ratanpura (India): “Skills are a path that can lead to excellence as well.”
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…