International Women’s Day 2021

Join WorldSkills as we host a #ChooseToChallenge Facebook Live Panel on 7 March.

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WorldSkills 2020 and beyond

Our General Assembly concluded with a look to the future and plans for working in a post-COVID-19 world.

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We raise the profile and recognition of skilled people, and show how important skills are in achieving economic growth.

Improving our world with the power of skills

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WorldSkills Conference Talks videos now available

Watch all our talks about from our recent series about keeping moving during a global pandemic.

BeChangeMaker Africa winners announced

Entrepreneurs from across the continent pitched their social enterprise ideas.

What does the COVID-19 crisis mean for careers, skills, and learning?

Join our survey about how COVID-19 is changing the direction of your education and career.

Global organizations join ILO webinar to discuss innovation and excellence in education

9 December 2024
WorldSkills Museum celebrates a successful first year and looks ahead to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

6 December 2024
WorldSkills Champions invited to help launch the new OECD Youth Policy Toolkit

4 December 2024

Our Events

COVID-19 and WorldSkills

Like so many others, WorldSkills International and all of our Members have been considerably impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Our Partners

Global Partners see a role for industry, education, government, and policy makers to work together to raise the profile and recognition of skilled professionals around the globe. Together we are increasing the abilities, status, and economic prospects of young people.

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I believe that the power of skills could enlighten and inspire young students for their future.

— Dr DS Jang, Samsung

In dynamic times, the one constant is the ability of skills to shape and define our world.

— Tim Perra, Stanley Black & Decker