This September at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, the exhibition halls at the NECC Shanghai will be filled with a wide variety of languages, as visitors, Competitors, Experts, and dignitaries arrive in China from more than 70 countries and regions. This is a far cry from when WorldSkills was founded in 1950. In that early Competition, its two founding Members spoke Portuguese and Spanish. But …

Over 400 delegates gathered for the next steps in planning the 48th WorldSkills Competition.     With a clear goal to coordinate logistics and move planning forward across 64 skill competitions, Competition Preparation Week (CPW) brought together over 400 delegates from more than 70 countries and regions to advance the operational framework for the event. Delegates — including Skill Comp…

The cultural exchange programme was launched during Competition Preparation Week, connecting 62 local schools from across the Yangtze River Delta with WorldSkills Members.     The announcement of the pairings between WorldSkills Member countries and regions and participating schools marked the launch of One School One Member for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. The event took place in Shanghai, Chi…

The week marks a major planning milestone for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, bringing together the WorldSkills community to align on delivery and preparedness.     Senior officials kicked off Competition Preparation Week 2026 (CPW) in Shanghai, highlighting the critical role the next four days will play in ensuring the success of the 48th WorldSkills Competition. CPW convenes Skill Managemen…

  A pioneer in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Jenny Shackleton has shaped the global skills landscape for decades. As the WorldSkills Standards and Assessment Advisor, her influence extends from local classrooms to international government organizations and WorldSkills Competition arenas.From an early age, she excelled at her own education and was always determined to…

  Since it became a Member in 2014, WorldSkills Kazakhstan has embraced the WorldSkills Occupational Standards, using them to build a modern skills ecosystem. As a result, it is now spearheading a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) transformation across other Turkic-speaking countries and encouraging them to use the standards to aspire to skills excellence. Much of this success…

  Seven decades ago, Albert Vidal sparked a global shift in the perception of skills. A vocational advocate, a leader, and a champion of youth, his vision transformed skills development into a force for international cooperation and growth. “Fill youth with enthusiasm through special action! Convince young people’s parents, trainers, and company chiefs that a promising future is possible only thro…

  Registration is now open for WorldSkills Conference 2026, taking place from 23 to 25 September 2026 in Shanghai, China, alongside WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Decision-makers and practitioners across local, regional, national, and international levels are invited to attend the world’s leading forum for skills development. Early-bird tickets are now available at a special rate of RMB 2,390 (approxi…

On 18 December, a volunteer recruitment campaign for the WorldSkills Competition, themed “Dedicated Youth, Aspiring for the Future – Embracing the WorldSkills Journey, Building Dreams of Skills Together,” was held at the Pudong Library. Mr. Tan Youlin, Deputy Director of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Executive Bureau and the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Human Resources and Social…

On 15 November, the Final of the 3rd Shanghai Vocational Students Innovation and Creativity Competition was held in Shanghai. Organized by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, the Competition features two major categories: the Technology Innovation Group and the Cultural Creativity Group. A dedicated track themed “Licensed Merchandise for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026” was introduced as a key …