WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
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Latest updates, announcements, and stories from WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
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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 … -
Competition Preparation Week sets the stage for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
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… -
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…