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Ambassadors gather in Beijing to celebrate WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Diplomats from across the globe met in Beijing in May to celebrate the young skilled talent who will compete at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 later this year.
12 June 2026
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Global industry and TVET leaders to headline WorldSkills Conference 2026
Presenting the speakers and session details of WorldSkills Conference 2026: Shaping a skills-driven future, taking place in Shanghai, 23–25 September.
11 June 2026
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In memoriam – Simon Bartley
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Simon Bartley, Past President of WorldSkills International, whose boundless enthusiasm for skills and young people left a lasting mark on our community.
9 June 2026
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Skills innovation at Skills CoLab
The 30 projects selected for the Skills CoLab at WorldSkills Conference 2026 have been revealed.
8 June 2026
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Kyrgyzstan selects Competitors for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Following its National Championship in April, WorldSkills Kyrgyzstan has chosen the young Competitors who will represent the country at the 48th WorldSkills Competition this September.
5 June 2026
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The skill-driven economy: building a workforce for a changing world
As technology reshapes industries and climate change accelerates the demand for green solutions, Technical and Vocational Education and Training has never been more needed or more valuable.
5 June 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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