Past Events
May 2025
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Skills Festival "Young master 2025“ – Estonian National Skills Competition
14-16 May 2025
Kuressaare Sports Center, Kuressaare, Estonia
From May 14 to 16, 2025, the Skills Festival "Noor Meister" ("Young Master“) will be held in Kuressaare, featuring the Saaremaa Youth Information Fair "Future Compass."
The Skills Festival is organized by the Estonian Education and Youth Board in cooperation with Kuressaare Regional Training Centre.
The program includes ten nationwide skills competitions. Festival visitors will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, follow the festival program, explore Estonian vocational schools, and learn about further education and extracurricular activities, among other things.
For the first time, festival is moving out of Tallinn and plan to travel across Estonia in the future. As a result, the festival is smaller than usual but provides better access for young people from different parts of Estonia. The event is free of charge. -
SkillsLatvia2025 - Latvian National Skills Competition
7-10 May 2025
Riga, Latvia
In May 2025, 8th National Young Professionals Competition SkillsLatvia 2025 will gather around 120 competitors, who will showcase their talents and skills in 20 different skills competitions. During two days competitors will show their skills by performing tasks created by industry experts whilst visitors will also have a chance to participate in different activities, such as “Try a skill” and others.
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Taitaja2025 Turku - Finnish National Skills Competition
5-8 May 2025
Turku, Finland
Almost 50 skills, over 400 competitors and tens of thousands of visitors together create Taitaja, the biggest educational event in Finland. In 2025, the event is organised by Turku Vocational Institute together with Skills Finland and their partners. Taitaja aims to promote vocational education, improve connections between vocational schools and companies, and increase the awareness of vocational education and professional skills. The event is free of charge and open for public.
April 2025
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WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition 2025 (WHKC 2025)
April to June 2025
Hong Kong, China
The WorldSkills Hong Kong Competition is a local skills event, jointly organized by Vocational Training Council (VTC), Construction Industry Council (CIC) and Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA), to provide a platform for young people to challenge themselves against professional standards and skills.
A total of 36 skills competitions will be organised at WHKC 2025. Upon further training and selection, winners of this competition may have the opportunity to represent Hong Kong in WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
Application : Dec 2024 – Feb 2025
Briefing and Training : Mar – Apr 2025
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EmiratesSkills National Competition 2025
28-30 April 2025
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The National Competition is the UAE premier event that celebrates the outstanding Emirati talents in technical and vocational skills inspiring the young generation to get passionate about new trades and embrace technology based career pathways. Annually the Competition attracts UAE Nationals, both young men and women, to compete in the field of craftsmanship and technology and be evaluated by a technical committee and internationally accredited experts based on the standards and judging criteria of WorldSkills organization.
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National Competition of Vocational School Students – WorldSkills Croatia
9-11 April 2025
Zagreb, Croatia
National Competition of Vocational School Students – WorldSkills Croatia will be held for the sixth time from 9th to 11th April 2025 at Zagreb Fair, Zagreb, Croatia. Over 350 competitors will compete in 44 skills. International competitiors will also have the opportunity to take part in the competition.
Competition will be open for the public and covered by the media. Agency for Vocational Education and Training and Adult Education continues to promote vocational skills, innovation and excellence through this event, and also international cooperation, especially with Member Countries from WorldSkills International and WorldSkills Europe.
March 2025
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WorldSkills Thailand National Competition 2025
22-23 March 2025
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Nonthaburi, Thailand
The 30th Thailand National Skills Competition 2025 is set to be an electrifying showcase of talent, innovation, and determination. Featuring 27 diverse skill areas and bringing together over 400 of the nation’s most skilled competitors, this event is more than just a contest—it's a celebration of excellence. The competition aims to identify and nurture top-tier professionals, empowering them to proudly represent Thailand on the global stage.
Beyond the competition, this event plays a pivotal role in inspiring the workforce to elevate their skill levels while fostering awareness of the importance of professional development. It also serves as a dynamic platform for collaboration, uniting the public sector, private enterprises, and educational institutions in their shared mission to enhance skills, boost labor productivity, and shape the future of Thailand’s workforce. Whether you're a participant, a supporter, or an industry leader, this competition is a milestone in driving progress and innovation across the nation. -
Skills The Finals
20-21 March 2025
RAI Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Skills The Finals is the biggest career event in The Netherlands More than 600 students from pre-vocational secondary education (vmbo) and secondary vocational education (mbo) compete against each other to become the national champion in their field. There are more than 60 competitions spread across 8 different career sectors.
During Skills The Finals, you can also explore the LOB Experience. Here, you can be anything for a day. Take part in more than 100 hands-on activities, talk to professionals, and discover what their work is really like. This is your chance to uncover your skills and find out what your future dream job might be. -
Bourgogne Franche Comté’s Regional Competition
19-20 March 2025
Dijon, France
In France, the Regional Competitions are used as the first step in the competitor’s journey in order to select the champions who will compete in the National Competition.
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Pays de la Loire’s Regional Competition
7-8 March 2025
Angers, France
In France, the Regional Competitions are used as the first step in the competitor’s journey in order to select the champions who will compete in the National Competition.
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WorldSkills UK National Competitions: Registrations
3-28 March 2025
United Kingdom
The WorldSkills UK National Competition 2025 registration opens on 3 March. From January to February 2025, you can register your interest to be among the first to receive all the details about the upcoming competition cycle.
January 2025
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Grand Est’s Regional Competition
30 January to 1 February 2025
Metz, France
In France, the Regional Competitions are used as the first step in the competitor’s journey in order to select the champions who will compete in the National Competition.
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Bretagne’s Regional Competition
29-31 January 2025
Saint-Brieuc, France
In France, the Regional Competitions are used as the first step in the competitor’s journey in order to select the champions who will compete in the National Competition.
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Semi-finals of Latvian National Skills Competition SkillsLatvia2025
8 January to 26 February 2025
Various VET schools, Latvia
From January to February 2025, semi finals of Latvian National Skills Competition SkillsLatvia2025 will take place. Around 250 VET students will compete in 20 skills to have a chance to participate in the Finals of the SkillsLatvia2025. Competitions will take place in VET schools.
November 2024
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The 62nd National Skills Competition of Japan
22-25 November 2024
Aichi, Japan
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WorldSkills UK National Competitions 2024
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WorldSkills Asia 8th General Assembly Chinese Taipei 2024
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Startech's Days 2024
17-20 November 2024
WEX, Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium
Startech’s Days – November 17, 18 & 19
- 20.000m2 event area dedicated to technical, technological & scientific skills:
- Finals in 30 skills - Qualification for EuroSkills Herning 2025
- International Challenge – 15-20 International competitors in 10 Skills
- 100 “try a Skills” in 5 areas: Technical Area; Technological & Digital Area; STEAM Area, Horeca Area; Transports Area
- 5-10 conferences
- 1 Orientation, Guidance area
- International Delegation
- Ministerial Visits
- 8200 visitors (2022) - 10.000 (2023)
Closing Ceremony – November 20
- Medal Ceremony
- 30 Belgian podium + International Podiums
- 700 guests
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LKDF Forum 2024
13-14 November 2024
Kitwe, Zambia
The LKDF Forum 2024 will focus on "Skills for Sustainable Raw Materials: Creating Jobs for the Green and Digital Transition." The forum is a unique opportunity to engage in insightful discussions, explore the latest industry trends, and connect with experts and peers. Together, we will delve into sustainable practices and the future of mining, working to shape a sustainable future for the industry.
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46th National Skills Competition – SkillsPortugal Norte 2024
12-16 November 2024
EuroParque, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal
From the 12th to the 16th November 2024, Portugal will held the 46th edition of Portugal's National Skills Competition, SkillsPortugal Norte 2024. These Skills Competitions are held every 2 years, rotating between the various regions of the country.
In 2024, Santa Maria da Feira, in the North region, will host the event. The 46th National Skills Competition takes place under the theme: “Where there´s a skill, you find your North”, with around 600 highly qualified young people who will compete with each other in 64 skills.
SkillsPortugal Norte 2024 aims to raise awareness of young people, families, companies and other employers, and citizens in general, to the importance of excellent professional qualification as a highly promoter of employability and as a driving force for productivity and economic growth.
The young medalists at this national stage will be able to represent Portugal in the 9th edition of EuroSkills, in September 2025, in Herning, Denmark and in the 48th edition of the WorldSkills, in Shanghai, China, in September 2026.
October 2024
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WorldSkills Norway NationalChampionship
22-25 October 2024
Førde, West coast region, Norway
National Championships, Education fairs, Try a Skill, Seminars.
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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.
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8th National Competition of Technical Skills
14-18 October 2024
Various locations, Chile
WorldSkills Chile projects the participation of more than 100 national educational institutions, the participation of 800 competitors in more than 20 technical skills.
The competition will take place in 4 cities (Santiago, San Fernando, La Unión, Pto. Montt) with 10 venues throughout Chile.
Registration opens on May 15 until July 30, 2024
September 2024
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SkillsUSA's Washington Leadership Training Institute
21-25 September 2024
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America
Held in Washington, D.C., each September, SkillsUSA’s Washington Leadership Training Institute conference (WLTI) offers students and advisors from across the country unique opportunities to advocate for the skilled trades while receiving advanced leadership training.
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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.
June 2024
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SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference
24-28 June 2024
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
SkillsUSA’s National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) is the largest gathering of America’s future skilled workforce and the ultimate recognition of excellence in career and technical education. Held in Atlanta each June, the NLSC is a week-long celebration of the skilled trades and the accomplishments of career-ready leaders from across the United States. The event brings together more than 16,000 attendees, including students, instructors, industry partners, government officials, administrators and more.
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WorldSkills Europe General Assembly 2024 | Luxembourg
4-7 June 2024
Novotel Luxembourg, Kirchberg, Luxembourg
The General Assembly is the highest authority of WorldSkills Europe. The General Assembly 2024 in Luxembourg will include meetings of the WorldSkills Europe Strategy and Competitions Committees, Marketing and Communications Officers, and WorldSkills Europe Sponsors and Partners.
May 2024
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2024 Global Skills Challenge
May 2024
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The 2024 Global Skills Challenge is a simulated international competition, an important part of the Australian Skillaroos training in the lead up to the international competition. This event is a four-day run through of the proposed International Competition by the Skillaroos to competition conditions, including assessment using the International marking scale typically held 3-4 months prior to the International Competition using test projects if released, or past projects in 32 Skills. The competitions will be hosted by 4-5 Training Facilities in Melbourne, Victoria.
To increase competition and benchmark skills – other member countries are invited to participate (at their own cost) – WorldSkills Australia is anticipating 500 competitors, experts, translators and officials will attend from WorldSkills Member Nations including the Australian Team.
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Taitaja2024 Kuopio - Finnish National Skills Competition
20-23 May 2024
Kuopio Hall, Finland
Almost 50 skills, over 400 competitors and tens of thousands of visitors together create Taitaja, the biggest educational event in Finland. In 2024, the event is organised by Savo Vocational College together with Skills Finland and their partners. Taitaja aims to promote vocational education, improve connections between vocational schools and companies, and increase the awareness of vocational education and professional skills. The event is free of charge and open for public.
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WorldSkills Croatia National Competition 2024
13-15 May 2024
Zagreb, Croatia
National Competition of Vocational School Students – WorldSkills Croatia is the biggest event in Croatia in area of education and training and biggest skills competition in Southeast Europe. It will be held for the fifth time from 13th to 15th May 2024.
The goal of this competition is promotion of vocational education and training, as well as it's innovation and excellence. Competition puts emphasis on the importance of vocational skills, the connection of education system with labor market and also with higher education. Event will be open for public – visitors from Croatia as well as international guests and visitors. Competition attracts students from primary schools, parents, teachers and media, on this way it strengthens the image, visibility and attractiveness of vocational education.
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• more than 5 pavilions and more than 15.000 m2
• 41 skills
• over 350 competitors
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WorldSkills Estonia Skills festival "Noor meister" (Young Master)
13-15 May 2024
Eesti Näituste Messikeskus, Tallinn, Estonia
The skills festival brings together vocational schools and young people. Twenty skills competitions, workshops, and activities will be held. During this event, you'll meet the top students and vocational school representatives. Companies, schools and other organisations are present.
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First International Friendly Skills Competition IFSC 2024
11-17 May 2024
Gorgan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Thirteen countries participate in the competition from 11-17 May 2024 which is being held in Iran, green city of Gorgan. Competitors from Iran, Japan, Korea, Russia, Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh, South Africa, Niger, Taiwan, Kazakhstan, Brazil and Ghana compete in six skills including Mobile Application Development, Web Technologies, IT Network System Administration, IT Software Solutions for Business, Mechanical Engineering CAD and Graphic Design Technology.
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1st IRAN International Friendly Skills Competition (IFSC 2024)
10-16 May 2024
Gorgan, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Technical and Vocational Training Organization of Iran, also known as WorldSkills Iran, will hold the first Iran International Friendly Skills Competitions from 10-16 May 2024. The IFSC 2024 will be held in beautiful and green city of Gorgan located in north eastern Iran. in this competition, competitors from eight countries will participate in a seven-days great event and prepare themselves for WorldSkills Leon 2024. They will compete in six skills including Mobile Application Development, Web Technologies, IT Network System Administration, IT Software Solution for Business, Mechanical Engineering CAD and Graphic Design Technology. On the sidelines of the event, the teams will have an excellent opportunity to share their expertise and learn about the capacities for cooperation in skills training.
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SkillsLatvia2024 - Latvian National Skills Competition
8-11 May 2024
Riga, Latvia
In May 2024, 8th National Young Professionals Competition SkillsLatvia 2024 will gather around 120 competitors, who will showcase their talents and skills in 20 different skills competitions. During two days competitors will show their skills by performing tasks created by industry experts whilst visitors will also have a chance to participate in different activities, such as “Try a skill” and others.
April 2024
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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.
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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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EmiratesSkills National Competition 2024
22-24 April 2024
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The National Competition is the UAE premier event that celebrates the outstanding Emirati talents in technical and vocational skills inspiring the young generation to get passionate about new trades and embrace technology based career pathways. Annually the Competition attracts UAE Nationals, both young men and women, to compete in the field of craftsmanship and technology and be evaluated by a technical committee and internationally accredited experts based on the standards and judging criteria of WorldSkills organization.
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The Danish National Skills Competition 2024
17-20 April 2024
Dyrskuepladsen in Roskilde, Darupvej 19, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark
The Danish National Skills Competition is the largest single competition, education and training event in Denmark, and we expect around 50.000 visitors. 300 young finalists will compete in 47 different competitions and after 3 exciting competitions days 47 new Danish champions will be celebrated. In addition, thousands of secondary school students will visit and discover which professions they like which helps them choose their future study. The main objective of the event is to improve the quality and attractiveness of vocational education and training. The Danish National Skills Competition includes 47 different Competition Skills and 34 Skills as showcasing.
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SpainSkills Competition 2024
9-13 April 2024
Madrid, Spain
This competition will take place in Madrid, at the fairgrounds (IFEMA) between April 9 and 13, 2024. More than 500 students or recent graduates in vocational training from the educational system will compete in 29 skills.
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Hong Kong Junior Skills Competition 2024
April to May 2024
Hong Kong, China
Riding on the success of the Hong Kong Junior Skills Competition (HKJSC) in 2022, the second HKJSC will be organised in 2024. Seven skills competitions will be offered including :
- 3D Digital Game Art
- Fashion Technology
- Hairdressing
- Mechatronics
- Pâtisserie and Confectionery
- Visual Merchandising
- Wall and Floor Tiling
All local secondary schools are invited to nominate their students to participate in the skills competitions to stretch their potentials to the full. Participating students will be provided a series of briefing and training which will equip them with the relevant knowledge and skills to better prepare themselves for the competition and develop their interests from there.
March 2024
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Skills The Finals – by WorldSkills Netherlands
21-22 March 2024
Brabanthallen, Den Bosch, Netherlands
Skills The Finals, the Dutch National Championship, will take place 20 and 21 March in the RAI in Amsterdam. Over 600 finalists will compete in 60 professional competitions. In addition, secondary school students can discover which professions they like which helps them choose their future study. As in the real world, the practice of professions is simulated in our “try a skill” activities. We have up to 90 professional challenges and hope to welcome 20.000 visitors.
February 2024
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The 32nd Skill Grand Prix of Japan
23-26 February 2024
Kita-Kyushu, Japan
The Skill Grand Prix is held every two years with the aim of contributing towards developing an atmosphere conducive to respecting technical skills and improving the status of skills while also working towards further improving the technical skills of advanced grade, grade 1 and non-classified grade certified skilled workers.
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WorldSkills South Africa National Skills Competition
1-3 February 2024
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban International Convention Centre (DICC), Durban, KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa , South Africa
The National competition will feature a two-day World Skills South Africa Conference which will be attended by 500 national and international guests under the theme; “ Skills Change Lives” .
The event will be held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban International Convention Centre (DICC) in Durban, KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa and promises insightful discussions and deliberations.
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.
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Semi-finals of Latvian National Skills Competition SkillsLatvia2024
19 January to 29 February 2024
Riga, Latvia
From January to February 2024, semi finals of Latvian National Skills Competition SkillsLatvia2024 will take place. Around 250 VET students will compete in 20 skills to have a chance to participate in the Finals of the SkillsLatvia2024. Competitions will take place in VET schools.
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WorldSkills autonomous mobile robotics training
15-19 January 2024
Cardiff Hotel & Spa, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
WorldSkills Jamaica and Studica Robotics are inviting you to a full week of Autonomous Mobile Robotics training with an exciting Jamaican experience.
The training is for new teams and those preparing for Lyon 2024. Invitation is open to one expert; however, experts can bring a team. Maximum is 3 people to one kit.
We can accommodate 25 people, on a first come first serve basis, for the training. Package prices vary, please visit the link above.
November 2023
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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
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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 Kazakhstan 2023 National Championship
22-27 November 2023
EXPO International Exhibition Center, Astana, Kazakhstan, 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.
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The 61st National Skills Competition of Japan
17-20 November 2023
Aichi, Japan
Competition Live Streaming! 17-21 November 2023
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.