Events
If you think our calendar is missing an event, please contact Oliver Dubois du Bellay, Projects and Member Services Coordinator.
May 2023
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WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition 2023
April to June 2023
Hong Kong, China
The WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition 2023 is now open for application. It is a series of local skills competitions which provide a platform for young people to showcase skills excellence and challenge themselves against professional standards and skills. Upon further training and selection, winners of this competition will have a chance to represent Hong Kong in WorldSkills Lyon 2024.
June 2023
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WorldSkills Dominican Republic 2023
June 2023
Various locations, Dominican Republic
The National Skills Competition will choose the Competitors who will attend WorldSkills Americas 2023 Competition in November.
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SkillsUSA’s National Leadership and Skills Conference
19-23 June 2023
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga., United States of America
SkillsUSA’s National Leadership and Skills Conference is an annual event that brings together students, teachers, and industry partners. SkillsUSA students showcase their skills, learn from experts, and compete in a variety of contests. The conference typically includes workshops, demonstrations, networking opportunities, and SkillsUSA TECHSPO, as well as the opportunity for students to earn medals and scholarships.
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SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference
19-23 June 2023
Atlanta, GA, United States of America
SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference and the SkillsUSA Championships will take place in Atlanta from June 19-23. Along with our competitive events, the conference will also include SkillsUSA TECHSPO, delegate sessions, national officer elections and many opportunities for leadership development, professional development and member/chapter recognition.
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WorldSkills Kazakhstan 2023 National Championship
20-28 June 2023
Astana, Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan strives to hold the National Competition on a single basis in 30 skills with the participation of more than 500 experts and competitors from 20 regions, as well as more than five thousand observers, sponsors, partners, representatives of government bodies attend the National Competition.
July 2023
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Skills Cooperation Workshop
9-15 July 2023
Taipei City, Chinese Taipei
The 5-day Workshop will focus on five skills, Fashion Technology, Cabinet Making, Restaurant Service, Automobile Technology, Software Solution for Business. Experts will be invited to join in hope to share practices and perspectives.
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Final German National Competition - CNC Milling
10-14 July 2023
Tuttlingen, Germany
After various pre-qualifications, the final of the German National Competition in Skill CNC Milling will take place at CHIRON Group SE in Tuttlingen.
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53rd TW National Skills Competition
13-17 July 2023
Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei City, Chinese Taipei
The 53rd TW National Skills Competition is set to bring together around 1000 Competitors and Juniors for 68 skills Competition at the Nangang Exhibition Center. Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony will take place on July 13 and July 17 respectively. And Skills Cooperation Symposium will be held during the Competition.
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WorldSkills ASEAN 2023
22-27 July 2023
Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore
WorldSkills ASEAN is the largest showcase of professional and technical skills in the ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region and brings the objectives of the WorldSkills movement to Southeast Asia. The skills competition was initiated by an agreement among ASEAN member countries in 1993 and aims to promote and raise skills standards in the ASEAN region to an international level, as well as to motivate youths to develop their skills and knowledge. ASEAN member countries take turns to host the biennial WorldSkills ASEAN Competition. For the first time, Singapore will be hosting the 13th WorldSkills ASEAN Competition from 22-27 July 2023 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. The competition will see top youth talents from the 10 ASEAN member countries competing in 22 skills areas. Apart from the skills competition, WorldSkills ASEAN Singapore 2023 will also feature interactive activities to promote skills and a skilled career to youths and the public.
August 2023
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The 18th Youth Monozukuri Skills Competition of Japan
1-2 August 2023
Shizuoka, Japan
This competition is for youths 20 years old or younger who are currently learning skills at vocational abilities development institutions, technical high schools or other such institutes of learning and have not started work. This competition was launched in 2005 for the purpose of providing them with goals and widening the horizons of young skilled workers.
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WorldSkills Australia National Championship
17-19 August 2023
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne Victoria, Australia
The WorldSkills National Championships are run every two years and are Australia’s largest and most successful vocational education excellence competition. The event showcases over 60 skill categories and brings together hundreds of our nation’s best apprentices, trainees, educators, employers, and industry professionals to compete for the title of national champion in each skill category. The showcase event creates an interactive and engaging environment for tens of thousands of school aged children, their families, industry associations and employer groups. Those attending experience an un-matched variety of skilled trades and technology careers under the one roof and can watch the competitions, participate in Try-a-Skill demonstrations, and network with the hundreds of industry and educational experts.
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German National Competition - Additive Manufacturing
28-30 August 2023
Soest, Germany
The German National Competition in Skill Additive Manufacturing will be held at the University of Applied Sciences Südwestfalen in Soest, where the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition in this skill was also held in 2022.
September 2023
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SkillsUSA Washington Leadership Training Institute
September 2023
Washington, DC, United States of America
SkillsUSA offers advanced training for students and advisors that focuses on professionalism, communication and leadership skills. This training is held in Washington, D.C., and allows members the opportunity to share their SkillsUSA and career and technical experiences with elected officials.
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EuroSkills Gdańsk 2023
5-9 September 2023
AMBEREXPO, Gdańsk, Poland
EuroSkills Gdansk 2023 is scheduled to take place between 5-9 September 2023 at AMBEREXPO Gdańsk. Poland expects to welcome 600 skilled young professionals from 32 countries to the event to participate in competitions and host demonstration events in 43 different skills (40 official and 3 host skills). Around 100,000 visitors from across Poland and abroad are expected to attend. Gdańsk is the capital and largest city of the Pomerania Province in Poland. A popular tourist, cultural, business and academic centre, the city is Poland's principal seaport and the country's fourth-largest metropolitan area.
EuroSkills Gdańsk 2023 will be organised in partnership by Poland’s Foundation For The Development Of The Education System (FRSE), WorldSkills Poland, the City of Gdańsk and AMBEREXPO Gdańsk. -
WorldSkills France - National Finals 2023
13-16 September 2023
Lyon, Eurexpo, France
In France, the WorldSkills Competition is prepared, relayed and coordinated by WorldSkills France and supported by several partners: national and regional public authorities, social partners, companies and training organisations. WorldSkills France organize the national Finals which lead to the creation of the French Skills Team which will defend the colors of France during the WorldSkills Competition. Through its strong involvement in the international network of WorldSkills, WorldSkills France actively contributes to enhancing the level of skills and strengthening the brand image of trades and qualifying vocational training.
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Final German National Competition - CNC Turning
18-23 September 2023
Hanover, Germany
The final of the German National Competition in Skill CNC Turning takes place at EMO Hanover. This is where the world of metalworking meets.
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National Skills Competition 2023
18 September to 20 October 2023
Various Locations, Brazil
From September 18th to October 20th, Brazil will host the National Skills Competition which will be held in many cities. The competition will define the Brazilian squad for WorldSkills Lyon.
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German National Competition - Electrical Installation & Industrial Control
20-23 September 2023
Dresden, Germany
The German National Competition in the Skills Electrical Installation and Industrial Control will be held at the IHK Training Centre in Dresden.
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WorldSkills General Assembly Dublin 2023
25-28 September 2023
Dublin, Ireland
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International Training Camp Water Technology
25-30 September 2023
Stuttgart, Germany
In order to expand one’s own expertise and, if necessary, prepare for participation in the Skill Water Technology at WorldSkills 2024, the German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste (DWA) in cooperation with Festo, Adiro and WorldSkills Germany offering an international training camp.
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WorldSkills Italy 2023 – National Competition
28-30 September 2023
Fair Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
Every two years, the national skill competitions “WorldSkills Italy” take place in Bolzano. More than 100 young people compete in about 20 different skills and show what they are capable of. The young people can be visited at the competition and thus provide an exciting insight into the world of different skills and show the diversity of professions.
October 2023
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German National Competition - Print Media Technology & Graphic Design Technology
9-12 October 2023
Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG in Wiesloch-Walldorf, certified national training centre of WorldSkills Germany, will host the final of the German National Competition in the Skills Print Media Technology and Graphic Design Technology after regional preliminaries.
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7th National Competition of Technical Skills
16-20 October 2023
Various locations, Chile
WorldSkills Chile protected the participation of more than 100 national educational institutions, the participation of 700 competitors is projected, in more than 25 technical skills.
Pre-registration starts on April 10 until May 10, 2023.
Registration starts on May 15 until July 7, 2023
The competition will take place in 6 cities (Iquique, Santiago, San Fernando, La Unión, Pto. Montt) with 7 venues throughout Chile. -
Vocational training week (Yrkesutbildningsveckan)
16-22 October 2023
Countrywide, Sweden
During the Vocational Training Week, which will take place annually during week 42, several actors will invest and be welcomed to carry out various activities that increase interest and highlight the opportunities provided through vocational training. In addition to industry organizations, authorities and stakeholders, the week is aimed at those who work in primary school, vocational education or who otherwise work with vocational education issues. Here on the website, we have gathered information, inspiration and examples of how to get involved. You are always welcome to contact us if you want to know more or want tips on activities that suit you.
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German National Competition - Mechatronics & Industry 4.0
17-21 October 2023
St. Ingbert, Germany
The Festo Lernzentrum Saar in St. Ingbert, a certified national training centre of WorldSkills Germany, will host the German National Competition in the Skills mechatronics and Industry 4.0.
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WorldSkills Asia Kuala Lumpur 2023 (Cancelled)
November 2023
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German National Competition - Welding
1-4 November 2023
Frankfurt/Main, Germany
The German National Competition in Skill Welding is held in the workshops of the Chamber of Skilled Crafts Frankfurt Rhein-Main.
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70th anniversary of WorldSkills membership of Germany
9 November 2023
Berlin, Germany
In 1953, Germany joined the WorldSkills network and has been participating in the international vocational competitions - later called WorldSkills - ever since. The year 2023 is therefore all about this anniversary for WorldSkills Germany. On 9 November, we will celebrate this anniversary with our partners and supporters at a unique ceremony.
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Startech’s Days 2023
12-15 November 2023
Ciney Expo, Ciney, Belgium
Startech’s Days – November 12, 13, 14
o 18.000m2 event area dedicated to technical, technological & scientific skills
o Finals in 30 skills, qualification for WorldSkills Lyon 2024
o International Challenge, International competitors in 10 Skills
o 100 “try a Skills” in 5 areas: Technical Area; Technological & Digital Area; Scientific Area, Horeca Area; Transports Area
o 10 conferences
o 1 Orientation, Guidance area
o International Delegation
o Ministerial Visits
o 8200 visitors (2022) to 9000 (2023)
Closing Ceremony – November 15
o Medal Ceremony
o 30 Belgian podium + 10 International Podiums
o 700 guests
o Minister of Education and Training
o Minister of employment
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The 61st National Skills Competition of Japan
November 2023
Aichi, Japan
The National Skills Competition is a competition in which young skilled workers age 23 or under pit their skills against each other. It is held for the purpose of encouraging the development of skilled workers of the next generation, and for having participants experience the importance and wonder of “Monozukuri”. Visitors have the opportunity to view the monozukuri process up close, something normally not possible, and be amazed and inspired. Furthermore, the National Skills Competition also serves as a qualifying event for the WorldSkills Competition.
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AustrianSkills 2023
November 2023
Messe Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
AustrianSkills are the Austrian State Championships of Professions where young professionals qualify for EuroSkills and WorldSkills. The competitions are open to all young professionals of dual education as well as vocational schools. The event is organized by SkillsAustria in cooperation with the professional organizations of each trade and the vocational schools:
• takes place every two years
• 3-day competition
• based on the level of international competitions
• qualification for WorldSkills Lyon 2024 and EuroSkills Herning 2025
Approximately:
• 45 skills
• several try-a-skill areas
• 400 young professionals
• 18.000 m² competition area
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WorldSkills Asia Abu Dhabi Competition 2023
27-29 November 2023
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
January 2024
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CPW2024 Lyon
29 January to 1 February 2024
Lyon, France
Competition Preparation Week in preparation for WorldSkills Lyon 2024.
April 2024
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Swedish National Skills Competition (Yrkes-SM)
23-25 April 2024
Tingvalla Sportcenter, Karlstad, Sweden
The Swedish National Skills Competition are the largest investment in increasing interest and recruitment to vocational education in Sweden. Through a large and content-rich competition and event every second year, hundreds of Sweden's most professional young people compete and measure their strengths against each other in over 60 professions. This is also a big platform to select the competitors for Swedish national team, to compete in WorldSkills Competition and EuroSkills.
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Jobs Tournament Final (Yrkeskampen)
24 April 2024
Tingvalla Sportcenter, Karlstad, Sweden
The Jobs Tournament (Yrkeskampen) is a contest for year 8 classes aimed at highlighting vocational training courses and inspiring students to begin thinking about future training and job opportunities. The tournament focuses on vocational matters and physical hands-on assignments based on upper secondary vocational training courses offered in Sweden. On this date the national finals take place and the classes with the best results in the country compete against each other.
September 2024
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WorldSkills Lyon 2024
10-15 September 2024
Lyon, France
WorldSkills Lyon 2024 is set to take place 10-15 September 2024, following the postponement of the 46th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China by one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. France won the bid to host the 47th WorldSkills Competition at WorldSkills General Assembly 2019 in Kazan, Russia.
It is the second time for France and Lyon to be the host in the history of the international championship. The 33rd WorldSkills Competition previously took place in 1995 at EUREXPO Lyon, the same venue that will now host WorldSkills Lyon 2024.
WorldSkills Competition Lyon 2024 is a strong commitment to youth and their future which generates unprecedented international mobilization around skills, competences and excellence.
Despite the one-year postponement of the competition due to the pandemic, the plan to host the global competition remains the same: to inspire young people in skills, promote skills and change the perception on vocational education and training.
WorldSkills Lyon 2024 is also a national project centered around the regions, in particular the Metropolis of Lyon. It will be THE springboard and catalyst to develop and promote professional training adapted to current and future needs in terms of employment.
The competition and Team WorldSkills France, which both are a result of the mobilization of regions and the commitment of partners to WorldSkills France, are the first vectors of inspiration for young people and a tangible proof for the next generations of the relevance of skills and competences in a career and personal life with high potential.
October 2024
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Vocational training week (Yrkesutbildningsveckan)
14-20 October 2024
Countrywide, Sweden
During the Vocational Training Week, which will take place annually during week 42, several actors will invest and be welcomed to carry out various activities that increase interest and highlight the opportunities provided through vocational training. In addition to industry organizations, authorities and stakeholders, the week is aimed at those who work in primary school, vocational education or who otherwise work with vocational education issues. Here on the website, we have gathered information, inspiration and examples of how to get involved. You are always welcome to contact us if you want to know more or want tips on activities that suit you.
November 2024
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WorldSkills Asia 8th General Assembly Chinese Taipei 2024
September 2025
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EuroSkills Herning 2025
8-14 September 2025
MCH Messecenter, Herning, Denmark
EuroSkills Herning 2025 is the ninth edition of the biennial EuroSkills Competition – the biggest vocational education and skills excellence event in Europe.
EuroSkills Herning 2025 is scheduled to take place from 8 to 14 September 2025 at MCH Messecenter Herning, Denmark. The event will welcome more than 700 skilled young professionals under the age of 25 from 32 countries to participate in competitions and demonstrations in 40 different skills and trades. Around 100,000 visitors from across Denmark and abroad are expected to attend.
EuroSkills Herning 2025 is organized in partnership by Denmark’s Ministry of Children and Education, Herning Municipality, the Central Jutland Region, the Danish Employers' Association, the Trade Union Movement's Main Organization, WorldSkills Denmark, and WorldSkills Europe.