Past Events
May 2023
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SkillsUSA National Signing Day
4 May 2023
United States of America
SkillsUSA National Signing Day will be held on May 4 to celebrate high school seniors and college/postsecondary students who have chosen to pursue a career as a professional in any of the skilled trades. Local SkillsUSA chapters are encouraged to host a signing day event by inviting business partners, school administrators, teachers, elected officials, SkillsUSA alumni, family and friends to honor students signing “letters of intent” for a job offer, apprenticeship or advanced technical training.
April 2023
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1st Cycle of WorldSkills Academy Courses Chile - Registration
3-20 April 2023
Online, Chile
Start of registration April 03 - 20, 2023
Start of courses May 02, 2023
Courses offered only in Spanish language.
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SkillsLatvia 2023
3-6 April 2023
Riga, Latvia
National Young Professionals Skills Competition SkillsLatvia 2023 will gather young professionals for the sixth time to discover the best skills and professional education talents in Latvia. This year there will be 19 different skills competitions. Anyone can attend the event, try a skill and experience the great opportunities that VET provides. See you at SkillsLatvia 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.
March 2023
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10th International Abilympics
24-25 March 2023
Parc des Expositions de l’Eurométropôle de Metz, France
Abilympics France will meet you for the 10th International Abylimpics, the skills Global Competition for disabled people Organised by the Abilympics France association in partnership with WorldSkills France, this major event will meet nearly 1500 participants (contestants, judges, experts...) and 50 000 visitors over 2 days, within the exhibition centre of the Metz Eurometropole. Candidates of the French Abilympics team will be 34 to represent their passions, their jobs and their country’s colours against the exceptional skills of the other participants coming from about 30 nations.
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Grand Est Regional Finals - France
23-25 March 2023
Parc des Expositions de l’Eurométropôle de Metz, France
Organized on a single or multi-site site in French regions, in partnership with the regions of France, professional, educational and training establishments, regional finals allow young people to distinguish themselves in their discipline, during technical tests to be carried out in a limited time, under the supervision of juries made up of professionals and trainers.
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Skills The Finals - The Netherlands
23-24 March 2023
RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands
Skills The Finals is the National Championship for craftmanship. Dutch talents measure their strengths against each other in more than 60 professions. Who will be the best in The Netherlands in his or her field?
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WorldSkills Thailand National Competition 2023
22-24 March 2023
Various Locations, Thailand
The Department of Skill Development, Ministry of Labour will organize the National Final during 22-24 March 2023 in multi-site including Bangkok, Samut Prakan and Chonburi Province. This event will bring around 350 young talents to compete against each other in 26 professions.
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EmiratesSkills - The National Competition 2023
13-15 March 2023
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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WorldSkills Asia General Assembly Incheon 2023
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45th edition of Portugal's National Skills Competition, SkillsPortugal Portimão 2023
7-12 March 2023
Portimão Arena, Portimão, Portugal
In 2023, the Algarve region, in Portimão, will host the event. The 45th National Skills Competition, SkillsPortugal – Portimão 2023, takes place from 7 to 12 March 2023 at the Portimão Arena, under the theme: “The Professions and Sustainable Development Goals”, with around 400 highly qualified young people who will compete with each other in 55 skills.
SkillsPortugal Portimão 2023 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 8th edition of EuroSkills, which will take place in September 2023, in Gdansk, Poland and in the 46th edition of the WorldSkills, which will take place in Lyon, France in September 2024. -
WorldSkills International Extraordinary General Assembly
1 March 2023
Online
Board Election.
February 2023
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WorldSkills UK Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Awards
23 February 2023
Virtual, United Kingdom
Join WorldSkills UK to celebrate those who are championing diversity and inclusion within their organizations and the technical education sector in the UK in a glittering virtual ceremony hosted by award-winning broadcaster, journalist and presenter Marverine Cole.
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WorldSkills Europe Competition Preparation Meeting
21-24 February 2023
Gdansk, Poland
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“DM I Skills” - National Skills Competition WorldSkills Denmark 2023
2-4 February 2023
MesseC, Fredericia, Denmark
From February 2nd to 4th, 2023, WorldSkills Denmark will host the National Skills Competition in Denmark, this the largest educational event in Denmark.
Around 300 of the best students from VET schools and companies will compete in 45 Skills during the three days.
We expect more than 50.000 visitors doing the three days.
Students from more than 100 elementary schools are expected to visit our competition.
WorldSkills Denmark and our national competition is an important link in the popularization of vocational skills in Denmark.
December 2022
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NTA Trinidad & Tobago webinar: "Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy Among Students"
8 December 2022
Online, Trinidad and Tobago
The National Training Agency (NTA), Trinidad and Tobago is pleased to invite you to its upcoming webinar, "Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy Among Students", which will be presented by Dr. Abede J. Mack - Postdoctoral Fellow, McMaster University, DeGroote School of Business in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (AST)
November 2022
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SkillsPoland 2022
23-25 November 2022
AMBEREXPO, Gdańsk, Poland
The biggest national competition in Poland. National Young Professionals Skills Competition SkillsPoland 2022 will happen for the second time. The competition will challenge young professionals at approx. 20 different skills to discover the best skills and professional education talents in Poland.
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WorldSkills Italy - Piemonte competition 2022
23-24 November 2022
Lingotto fiere, Turin, Italy, Italy
In 2014 Agenzia Piemonte Lavoro on behalf of Regione Piemonte, joined the WorldSkills community in Italy.
Agenzia Piemonte Lavoro is the regional agency which coordinates the public employment offices of Piedmont region and it implements regional labour policies.
The 5th edition of WorldSkills Italy - Piemonte competition will be organized in Turin the 23rd and 24th of November 2022. More then 80 expert, 150 competitors, and 50 educators in 15 skills are involved. During the 2 days competition, more then 10.000 visitors are expected to enjoy the show.
WorldSkills Italy – Piemonte competition 2022 is organized in the framework of IOLAVORO, the biggest Italian job fair. -
6th National Olympiad of Technical Skills
14-18 November 2022
Chile
WorldSkills Chile projects the participation of more than 60 national educational institutions, and the participation of 700 competitors in more than 20 technical skills.
Pre-registration starts on April 20 until May 31, 2022.
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Startech's Days 2022
13-15 November 2022
Ciney Expo (Rue du Marché Couvert, 3, 5590 Ciney), Belgium
The Startech's Days are our flagship event for promoting technical and technological professions. You will find in one place, for 3 days, dozens of discovery and educational orientation activities in three trade villages, a dozen educational conferences and thirty finals of the National Trades Championship
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WorldSkills Japan 60th National Skills Competition
4-7 November 2022
Chiba, Japan
The Japanese National Skills Competition is a competition in which young skilled workers age 23 or under (except for a few job trades) pit their skills against each other. The purpose of this is to encourage the development of skilled workers of the next generation.
October 2022
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Vocational training week (Yrkesutbildningsveckan)
17-23 October 2022
National, 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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WorldSkills Conference 2022 (Cancelled)
13-14 October 2022
NECC, Shanghai , China
The WorldSkills Conference 2022, running in parallel to the WorldSkills Competition, brings together leaders in education, government, business, and industry from around the globe to share best practice and learn about global trends and issues found in Vocational Education and Training (VET), skills demand, skills of the future as well as skills excellence and development.
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WorldSkills Shanghai 2022 (Cancelled)
12-17 October 2022
National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) , China
The cancellation of WorldSkills Shanghai 2022 was announced on 31 May 2022. The current lockdowns in Shanghai and ongoing pandemic prevention and control restrictions in China made hosting the event not possible in 2022.
September 2022
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Norwegian National Skills Competition
26-28 September 2022
Kristiansand, Agder County, Norway
WorldSkills Norway hosts the National Skill Championships for apprentices and young skilled workers.
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WorldSkills Ireland Live 2022
13-15 September 2022
RDS, Simmonscourt, Dublin , Ireland
Believing that ‘skills drive the future’, World Skills know that choosing careers is one of the most important decisions a young person will make. So where do young students go to get hands-on experience and learn about skills-based careers? Introducing World Skills Ireland Live.
Over three action-packed days, World Skills Ireland Live will facilitate an atmosphere of experimentation and discovery through competitions, interactive events and demonstrations. It is an event that will inspire the next generation of skilled young people to follow their passions, interests and talents for the securement of their own future, and of Ireland’s. -
SwissSkills Bern 2022
7-11 September 2022
Bern, Switzerland
At the SwissSkills Bern 2022, competitions in 85 different skills take place at the same time in the same place. Visitors will be given the opportunity to look over the shoulders of young professionals from well over 150 professions to gather inspiration for their professional future.
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WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition
September to November 2022
Various countries
On 31 May, WorldSkills International in agreement with WorldSkills Members, WorldSkills Shanghai 2022 Executive Bureau, and WorldSkills China, announced the cancellation of WorldSkills Shanghai 2022 due to the pandemic.
Following this decision, WorldSkills International and its Members and Global Partners immediately began planning alternative opportunities for the Competitors preparing for WorldSkills Competition 2022.
The expertise and resourcefulness of the WorldSkills global network will collaborate to host the official skill competitions in a variety of countries and regions. These skill competitions are collectively known as WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition (WSC2022SE). This will be the official replacement for WorldSkills Shanghai 2022.
Further detail on locations will be released in the coming weeks.
August 2022
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WorldSkills Asia Online Mobile Robotics Competition 2022
10-11 August 2022
Online
This Mobile Robotics Online Skill Competition is open to WorldSkills Asia and all WorldSkills International Member Organizations. This competition is lightly based on the Shanghai 2022 Challenge.
July 2022
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17th Youth Monozukuri Skills Competition Japan
27-28 July 2022
Hiroshima, 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. The purpose of this is to provide them with goals and widen the horizons of young skilled people.
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Australian Skills Excellence Forum
22-23 July 2022
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
The Australian Skills Excellence Forum looks to provide Australian apprentices, trainees and students who have embraced skills excellence an opportunity to refine their excellence skills as well as development additional ‘soft skills’ which will enable them to become future business leaders within Australia’s skilled environment. It also provides skill development practitioners the opportunity to enhance their mentoring and professional skills by providing them an opportunity to work with young Australians in an intimate setting with a sole focus on skills excellence. The event involves a day of specific focus on refining their skill followed by a day of sessions aiming to provide personal and professional development ensuring participants have the job-ready skills and leadership qualities industry requires of its future leaders.
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WorldSkills Thailand Regional Competition 2022
20-22 July 2022
4 venues in 4 regions of Thailand namely Chon Buri Province, Phitsanulok Province, Ubon Ratchathani Province and Surat Thani Province. , Thailand
This competition aims to provide opportunities for youth from all regions of Thailand to showcase their talents in 25 different skill areas, with the winners going on to compete in the WorldSkills Thailand Competition 2023 (the 29th National Skill Competition) in the first quarter of next year.
June 2022
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SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference
20-24 June 2022
Atlanta, GA, United States of America
SkillsUSA’s National Leadership and Skills Conference and SkillsUSA Championships will be held in-person in 2022. Along with all of 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 Europe General Assembly 2022
14-17 June 2022
Krakow, Poland
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didacta - education fair in Cologne
May 2022
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National Competition Water Technology
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European Albert Einstein Cup of Software Development and Mobile Applications Development (Skills IT Software Solution for Business and Mobile App Development)
30 May to 2 June 2022
Albert Einstein Gymnasium Neubrandenburg, Germany
The Albert Einstein Cup 2022 will be hosted for the third time between May 30 and June 2, 2022, in the Albert-Einstein-Gymnasium in Neubrandenburg, Germany.
This competition serves as an Open European Championships in Skill 09 - IT Software Solutions for Business and also in the new Skill 08 - Mobile Applications Development.
Twelve competitors from France, Hungary, Switzerland and Germany, as well as international competitors from Ghana and India, test their skill at the WorldSkills level.
All sessions of the competition, the Opening and the Closing Ceremony will be streamed live on Youtube – https://blz-it.de/youtube .
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Skills Finland International Webinar - Towards Vocational Excellence and Global Competence
17 May 2022
Online / Pori, Finland
This year, the Finnish national skills competition Taitaja2022 will be organised in Pori, Finland. As part of the event, there is a free, international seminar, which can be attended virtually from all over the world. The main themes of the seminar are wrapped around the following questions: Could VET and vocational excellence be an integrative part of skills ecosystems, contributing to regional development and innovation? How is global competence developed and boosted? The seminar is a great opportunity to hear more about the Finnish and international VET topics. See the program and register for the online event above.
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Taitaja2022 Pori, Finnish National Skills Competition
16-19 May 2022
Pori, Finland
Over 40 skills, hundreds of competitors and tens of thousands of visitors together create Taitaja, the biggest educational event in Finland, held this year in Pori. The event aims to promote vocational education, improve connections between vocational schools and companies, and increase the awareness of vocational education and professional skills. As part of the event, there is a free, international seminar held, which can be participated virtually from all over the world. Unfortunately, international competitors cannot be included in the competition this year.
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Jobs Tournament Final
11 May 2022
Fortnox Arena, 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.
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Swedish National Championship, Yrkes-SM 2022
10-12 May 2022
Arenastaden Växjö, the city of Växjö, Sweden, Sweden
The Swedish Vocational Championships are Sweden's largest investment in increasing interest and recruitment to vocational education. 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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National Skills Competition of VET Students – WorldSkills Croatia 2022
10-12 May 2022
Zagreb Fair, Zagreb, Croatia
National Skills Competition of VET – WorldSkills Croatia is the biggest event in Croatia in area of education and training and biggest skills competitions in SE Europe. It will be held for the third time at the Zagreb Fair in May 2022. Main goal of this event is promotion of innovation and excellence of VET, importance of vocations skills and linking the vocational education system with labour market. This event also aims to attract more students from primary schools and strengthen the image, visibility an attractiveness of vocational education among students, parents, primary school teachers and in society. If pandemic situation allows, event will be open for public – visitors national and international.
• 6 pavilions and more than 15.000 m2
• 41 skills
• 350 competitors
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Swedish Vocational Championships
10-12 May 2022
Växjö, Sweden
The Vocational Championships are Sweden's largest investment in increasing interest and recruitment to vocational education. Through a large and content-rich competition and exhibition event every two years, hundreds of Sweden's most professional young people compete and measure their strengths against each other in around 60 professions. During three intensive days, schools and the general public are offered free access to the event to have the opportunity to watch, ask questions and try out different professions for themselves. The Vocational Championships are large, the total event area often occupies an area of about 40,000 m².
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National Competition IT Network Systems Administration
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SkillsPortugal Digital 2022 – National Digital Skills Competition
2-16 May 2022
on-line, Portugal
Empowered by WorldSkills Portugal, this second edition of SkillsPortugal Digital aims to develop a National Digital Skills Competition, according to the guidelines of WorldSkills International, and with the following objectives:
• affirm the “brand” SkillsPortugal Digital on the national VET scenario, in parallel with the face-to-face skills competitions;
• have an incubator of competitors for the face-to-face skills competitions;
• raise society's awareness of the importance of qualifications in the digital area;
• make a contribution to reinforcing the digitalization of companies, aiming at greater competitiveness and resilience;
• enhance partnerships and synergies with leading companies at national and global level in the digital area;
• embodying European and national guidelines on digital education and training;
• give visibility to the intervention, investment and work developed by all education and training operators in the digital area;
• through WorldSkills Portugal, comply with WorldSkills International guidelines on innovative competitive activities to promote skills competitions and qualifications.
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LuxSkills 2022
2-4 May 2022
LuxExpo , Luxembourg
National skills competition for WorldSkills Luxembourg.
April 2022
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SkillsDenmark National Competition
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International Skills Summit: building a world-class skills economy in the UK
26 April 2022
United Kingdom
The summit will unveil WorldSkills UK’s Skills Taskforce for Global Britain report into how the UK can become a global leader in developing skills to attract inward investment. Our high-profile panelists will also address the role of skills in delivering the levelling up agenda and share insightful UK and international case studies on the skills economy.
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SkillsLatvia 2022
21-22 April 2022
Riga, Latvia
National Young Professionals Skills Competition SkillsLatvia 2022 will happen for the fourth time. The competition will challenge young professionals at 22 different skills competitions to discover the best skills and professional education talents in Latvia.
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National Training Agency of Trinidad and Tobago webinar - Implementing Green Strategies to Transform TVET Learning Environments"
21 April 2022
online, Trinidad and Tobago
The National Training Agency (NTA) of Trinidad and Tobago is pleased to invite you to its upcoming webinar, "Implementing Green Strategies to Transform TVET Learning Environments", which will be presented by Mrs. Joanna Moses-Wothke - CEO, Green T&T.
Date: Thursday 21st April, 2022
Time: 17:30-18:30 GMT (13:30-14:30 AST)
The YouTube link to join the webinar is provided.
If you'd like to send any questions in advance, please e-mail us at: webinar@ntatt.org. On the day of the webinar, please use the "chat" section of our YouTube channel (The National Training Agency of Trinidad and Tobago) to send your questions and comments.