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Anticipation builds for the 48th WorldSkills Competition

This September, Shanghai opens its doors to the global skills community — with a world-class exhibition complex for the Competition, and a legendary performance arena for the ceremonies.

1 June 2026

Meet the Skills CoLab jurors

A new initiative premiering at WorldSkills Conference 2026, the Skills CoLab will showcase innovative skills development projects.

27 May 2026

International Abilympics 2027 to be held in Helsinki

In 12 months’ time, the city of Helsinki will welcome the world to the Abilympics, a competition that recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in the labour market.

26 May 2026

WorldSkills Champions Trust take part in the United Nations ECOSOC Youth Forum 2026

Young people came together to share ways to accelerate progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals ahead of 2030, and WorldSkills was there to join the discussions.

20 May 2026

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 media registration now open

Media organizations from around the world are invited to apply for accreditation to cover the global stage for skills this September.

19 May 2026

WorldSkills Americas General Assembly 2026 sets plan to transform TVET in the region

The event highlighted the importance of quality skills development as an engine to address major trends shaping the world of work and ensure sustainable growth.

8 May 2026

WorldSkills is making Cooking more sustainable

From the WorldSkills Competition to the kitchen, the skill of Cooking is embedding environmental responsibility into the future of the culinary profession.

6 May 2026