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WorldSkills Champions Trust

Applications will open in August 2026 for a new team of volunteer youth ambassadors to represent WorldSkills and make their mark on the world. WorldSkills Champions from WorldSkills Competition 2022, 2024, and 2026 will be eligible to apply.


 

You need to be passionate about skills, dedicated to change, and eager to inspire the next generation. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you. Competitors from the last three WorldSkills Competitions can apply:

  • WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition
  • WorldSkills Lyon 2024
  • WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

The WorldSkills Champions Trust is defined by its diversity. You will help represent the many regions and skills in our WorldSkills community. You will sit on discussion panels, speak at events, add your voice to conversations, travel the world sharing your story, and encourage more young people to think about a future in skills.

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WorldSkills Champions Trust

Here are three reasons why you should apply to be one of our new WorldSkills Champions Trust representatives:

This is a chance to use your skills to inspire the next generation and grow our impact.

Your voice will speak for the needs of your communities, your county, and your region.

You will have new experiences, visit new cities and connect with people around the world.

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What you need to know before you apply

  1. You must have competed at one of the last three WorldSkills Competitions (WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, WorldSkills Lyon 2024, or WorldSkills Shanghai 2026).
  2. You must be able to communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, speaking).
  3. You must be able to commit to at least a two-year term which includes:
    • attending three mandatory meetings: Training Camp (May 2027), WorldSkills General Assembly 2027 (Mongolia, October 2025), as well as WorldSkills Aichi 2027 (Japan, November 2028).
    • regular communication with Champions Trust Representatives and WorldSkills International via email, Zoom, and WhatsApp.
  4. You must be fully available during the WorldSkills official events and cannot accept another WorldSkills role (i.e. Expert, Team Leader, Translator, Delegate, etc.).
  5. WorldSkills International will confirm a candidate's eligibility and suitability to join the Champions Trust with their WorldSkills Member organization.