WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
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Latest updates, announcements, and stories from WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
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WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 launches One School One Member
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… -
Competition Preparation Week begins in Shanghai
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 spotlight on… Jenny Shackleton
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… -
WorldSkills Kazakhstan uses WorldSkills Occupational Standards to transform skills training systems
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… -
A spotlight on… Albert Vidal
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 open for WorldSkills Conference 2026: Shaping a Skills-Driven Future
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… -
Volunteer Recruitment Campaign for the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai held, officially launching the volunteer recruitment for the Competition Preparation Week
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… -
Licensed WorldSkills merchandise takes center stage as Shanghai vocational students ignite creativity competition
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 … -
A journey across the seas to reconnect: Peter Johns, 81-year-old champion of WorldSkills Competition, revisits his gold medal, letter of congratulations, and a video after 60 Years
The summer of sixty years ago, a group of enthusiastic young people sailed on the River Clyde, as the joyful sound of bagpipes filled the air, this was the grand welcome ceremony hosted by the Glasgow City Corporation for the participants of the 1965 Glasgow International Apprentice Competition. For over half a century, this moment, like the ripples on the water that day, has remained nearl… -
WorldSkills Museum celebrates its second anniversary
On 8 November 2025, the WorldSkills Museum in Shanghai celebrated its second anniversary with a vibrant morning of activities that blended skills history with future technology. Since opening its doors in 2023, the WorldSkills Museum has become an award-winning attraction. It is the world’s only museum dedicated to skills and, in just two years, has welcomed over 750,000 visitors through it…