Make your mark with us and be part of the WorldSkills Champions Trust

The WorldSkills Champions Trust representatives have arrived in Lyon and are already busy at the 47th WorldSkills Competition. Both behind the scenes and centre-stage, they will make sure the voice of youth is at the heart of the event.

Over the coming days, the current team of 11 representatives will be leading the Parade of Nations, roving the Competition floor, meeting and greeting international media, and speaking at the WorldSkills Conference 2024. All before handing out the medals at the spectacular Closing Ceremony.

But who will be the WorldSkills Champions Trust for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026?

The search is still on for a new cohort of representatives for 2025 to 2026 but there’s not long left to apply. Whether you are competing in Lyon or have competed in the one of the last two WorldSkills Competitions, you could continue making your mark on the world as advocates for skills. Applications are open until 10 October 2024 and anyone who competed at WorldSkills Kazan 2019, WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, or WorldSkills Lyon 2024 is eligible to apply.

WorldSkills is looking for young people who are passionate about skills, dedicated to change, and eager to inspire the next generation. You will travel the world sharing your story, join discussion panels, speak at events, add your voice to conversations, and encourage more young people to think about a future in skills. All while representing the many regions and skills in our WorldSkills community!

If you want some more inspiration, then look out for our WorldSkills Champions Trust at the following places during WorldSkills Lyon 2024:

• At the Opening Ceremony, all the representatives will be leading out the Parade of Nations and playing an active part in this exciting evening.
• Every one of the representatives will be leading tours of the venue and sharing the stories of their own skills journeys with international press.
• Several will be speaking at WorldSkills Conference 2024, joining panels and plenary sessions, including the Youth Forum.
• They will be joining official ceremonies and signings during the Competition and meeting WorldSkills Global Partners.
• They will be cheering on Competitors throughout WorldSkills Competition 2024, especially during the electrifying countdown on the last day.
• And, of course, do not miss them at the Closing Ceremony when they will be congratulating the 1,400 Champions and helping award the medals

Get more details on how to apply (deadline: 10 October) or read more about the inspiring work of the WorldSkills Champions Trust.

WorldSkills Lyon 2024

WorldSkills Lyon 2024, 10 to 15 September, is the world’s largest international skills competition, featuring 1,400 Competitors from almost 70 countries and regions. The 47th WorldSkills Competition showcases excellence in young skilled talent, while also bringing industry, education, and government leaders together to move skills to the top of the global agenda. WorldSkills is highlighting the critical role skills play in addressing global challenges, boosting economies and industries, and promoting excellence.