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Festo provides free online courses for four skill competitions
Build your skills in Industry 4.0, Mechatronics, Renewable Energy, and Water Technology with free courses based on the WorldSkills Competition 2024 Test Projects.
20 March 2025
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In memoriam – Cees Beuk
It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of Cees Beuk, Past President of WorldSkills (then the International Vocational and Training Organization), who committed his professional life to skills training. Our thoughts are with his family.
18 March 2025
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INTAMSYS and WorldSkills renew their partnership
The successful collaboration that began in 2023 continues with the announcement that INTAMSYS will be a WorldSkills Global Industry Partner for the 48th WorldSkills Competition.
14 March 2025
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This is Leyla Valiyeva, new WorldSkills Champions Trust representative for MENA
Chef Leyla, the first Azerbaijani woman to compete in Cooking, uses her plant-forward approach to inspire more women to become chefs.
13 March 2025
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Marking International Women’s Day 2025 with one woman’s story of progress in STEM
This year’s International Women’s Day marks the 30th year of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. To recognize this important anniversary, we share the story of Yuhe Jiang, WorldSkills Champion in Chemistry Laboratory Technology, who has challenged gender barriers and been successful in science and skills.
11 March 2025
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International Women’s Day 2025: Accelerating action on the global stage for skills
From the women pioneers that first entered WorldSkills Competitions to today, women continue to break biases, change perceptions, and advance gender equity in skills.
7 March 2025
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Calling all young innovators: apply for BeChangeMaker 2025
Take your business idea to the next level. Apply to our social entrepreneurship programme before 31 May.
5 March 2025
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A spotlight on… Andre Vermeulen
To launch our 75th anniversary series celebrating those who have shaped WorldSkills history, we talk to Andre Vermeulen, WorldSkills Honorary Member.
2 March 2025
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WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Symposium develops strategy to promote skills development
To mark the start of 2025, the Shanghai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, WorldSkills China, and WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 hosted a symposium at Jiefang Daily to promote WorldSkills Competition 2026.
26 February 2025
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Team Kyrgyzstan reflect on historic journey at WorldSkills Lyon 2024
Team Kyrgyzstan’s first WorldSkills Competition was a significant step for their country on the global stage of skills excellence.
19 February 2025