WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
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Latest updates, announcements, and stories from WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
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WorldSkills Global Dream Ambassador Diego López (Costa Rica) : Skills Give Me A Voice to Inspire More People
Diego López, a young man from Pérez Zeledón – a small agricultural and tourism region in southern Costa Rica, was an award recipient at WorldSkills Kazan 2019. Recognized for his excellence in IT Network Systems Administration, he has also been appointed as a Global Dream Ambassador for WorldSkills Shanghai as the WorldSkills Champions Trust representative for the Americas. His story embodi… -
WorldSkills Champions forge their experience into mentorship and mutual support
Mikko Vepsäläinen and Aapo Paunonen belong to two different generations of Finnish machinists. At very different stages of their professional and personal lives, they share more than a passion for their trade. They are connected by a defining experience: each is a WorldSkills Champion, and their careers have been shaped by the WorldSkills community. Having worked in industry … -
Global Skills Dream Ambassadors honor women in skills
On the global stage of skills, six Global Dream Ambassadors from around the world are illustrating the power and possibilities that skills offer women through their own personal journeys. To mark International Women’s Day, they are sharing their voices—encouraging more women to believe in themselves, pursue their dreams courageously, and break through boundaries to find value, strength, and extrao… -
Global skills leaders meet in Vienna to shape WorldSkills Conference 2026
As momentum builds toward one of the world’s most influential gatherings on skills development, international leaders met in Vienna to help shape the agenda for WorldSkills Conference 2026. Hosted by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), members of the WorldSkills Conference Coalition convened at UNIDO headquarters on 2 March to advance preparations for the global … -
WorldSkills Champions perform “Every Beam of Light” at the Chinese Spring Festival Gala
Recognized as one of the most-watched television programs in the world, the annual Chinese Spring Festival Gala showcases the charm of Chinese culture, resonating far beyond national borders. At the 2026 Year of the Horse Gala, the micro-musical “Every Beam of Light” drew widespread attention. In the performance, 30 WorldSkills Champions appeared one after another in their professional… -
WorldSkills Global Dream Ambassador Narmeen Almarzooqi (United Arab Emirates): Unlocking the future of skills through interdisciplinary thinking
Narmeen Almarzooqi, a young computer systems student from Abu Dhabi, has been appointed as the Global Dream Ambassador for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. As a Competitor in IT Software Solutions for Business at WorldSkills Lyon 2024, Narmeen has not only demonstrated exceptional technical skills, but also become a role model for the new generation of skilled youth through her passion and v… -
Skills Dream Ambassadors in a Cross‑Skill Showdown as Museum and Alliance School Launched a Chinese New Year Edition of “Champion Masterclass”
On 29 January, the WorldSkills training base at Shanghai Trade School’s Chifeng Road campus was already alive with the festive spirit of the Chinese New Year. Red lanterns, Chinese knots, the sweet aroma of freshly baked bread, and steaming dumplings set the scene for a special edition of the “Champion Masterclass” held ahead of the preparation week for the 48th WorldSkills Competition… -
WorldSkills Museum Hosts Bustling Shanghai City Promotion Event Alongside Launch of 14 WorldSkills-Themed Touring Routes
On 4 February, as part of the preparation week for the 48th WorldSkills Competition, the Shanghai City Promotion Event and a series of interactive experiences to engage with intangible cultural heritage were unveiled at the WorldSkills Museum. Organized by the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Executive Bureau, the event featured six exhibition booths that combined city promotion with hands-on intan… -
Competition Rules updated for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
WorldSkills has published Version 11.0 of the WorldSkills Competition Rules, introducing important updates that strengthen how WorldSkills Competitions are designed, delivered, and governed. The updated Rules, which will apply to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, reflect lessons learned from recent events and ongoing efforts to modernize the delivery of WorldSkills Competitions. While many of the chang… -
The unifying language of skill
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 …