News — Members
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Algeria joins WorldSkills as its 90th Member
The Minister of Vocational Training and Education announced Algeria’s accession in an official ceremony on 7 April.
21 April 2026
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Mongolia’s top talent prepares for Shanghai
Mongolia’s skills community gathered in the capital for its national competition to select the 12 Competitors who will represent the country at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.
10 April 2026
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Nigeria reinforces its ongoing commitment to TVET
Nigeria’s federal government has officially inaugurated the WorldSkills Nigeria Committee, marking a significant step in the country’s commitment to strengthening skills-based education and elevating the status of skills.
19 March 2026
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WorldSkills Lyon 2024 drives skills transformation across France
WorldSkills France continues to celebrate the impact of WorldSkills Lyon 2024 and show how it has encouraged greater support for skills and continued success at a national and international level.
18 March 2026
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Member-to-Member knowledge sharing elevating skills excellence in Ghana
A long-standing mentoring partnership between WorldSkills Germany and WorldSkills Ghana is deepening Expert capacity, strengthening national training systems, and helping Ghana step confidently onto the global stage for skills.
17 February 2026
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WorldSkills Champions forge their experience into mentorship and mutual support
From vocational training to industry leadership, Finnish CNC machinists demonstrate the long-term impact of skills competitions.
13 January 2026
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WorldSkills Kazakhstan uses WorldSkills Occupational Standards to transform skills training systems
Over the last decade, WorldSkills Kazakhstan has strengthened its Technical and Vocational Education and Training by embedding the WorldSkills Occupational Standards into its national policies, college programmes, and assessment systems.
6 January 2026
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Competitors from Portugal and Spain revive the beginnings of WorldSkills
The WorldSkills Commemorative Edition 1950–2025, held in Lisbon from 4 to 8 November, celebrated 75 years of skills excellence and honoured the origins of the WorldSkills movement.
12 November 2025
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WorldSkills Commemorative Edition honours 75 years of collaboration and innovation
Marking the anniversary of the first WorldSkills Competition in 1950, the event is organized by WorldSkills Portugal – a founding Member of WorldSkills.
4 November 2025
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Mongolia to host the next WorldSkills General Assembly
Ulaanbaatar selected as the destination for WorldSkills General Assembly 2027.
13 October 2025