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John Bean becomes a WorldSkills Global Partner

Global leader in automotive service equipment will support Automobile Technology at WorldSkills Shanghai 2021.

Switzerland hosts SwissSkills Championships 2020

Team selection for Shanghai goes ahead using a system based on the country's professional associations.

WorldSkills and UNIDO partner to advance skills development

New partnership between WorldSkills and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will promote learning opportunities for all.

WorldSkills Korea Champion to become the nation’s Technical Delegate

27 October 2020
WorldSkills 2020 and beyond – General Assembly 2020 concludes

20 October 2020
Switzerland hosts SwissSkills Championships 2020

16 October 2020

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WorldSkills Shanghai 2021

The 46th WorldSkills Competition will take place in Shanghai from 22-27 September 2021.

WorldSkills Conference 2021

The conference will be held on 23-24 September 2021 in Shanghai.

National Competitions Brazil 2020

1 September 2020 - 30 November 2020

Brazil
Swiss Championship 2020

9 September 2020 - 14 November 2020

Switzerland
WorldSkills Africa Swakopmund 2020 (Cancelled)

25-31 October 2020

Namibia

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