WorldSkills

Festo and WorldSkills build on their partnership

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:21:13 +0000

At WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, the Global Premium Partner, Festo, renewed its commitment to the 35-year partnership.

New report captures the impact of 10 years of BeChangeMaker

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:36:39 +0000

Since 2017, BeChangeMaker has helped 914 young social entrepreneurs turn ideas into action. A new Impact Report from WorldSkills International and the HP Foundation captures what changed for them.

WorldSkills Museum celebrates its third anniversary

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:24:00 +0000

Three years after opening its doors, the world’s only museum dedicated to skills has welcomed more than a million visitors and played an important part of WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

Working together for a global TVET agenda

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 19:25:11 +0000

At WorldSkills Conference 2026 in Shanghai, partners in the “Towards a Global TVET Agenda” initiative drove forward multilateral cooperation.

Africa Skills Landscape initiative takes next steps in Harare

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:07:00 +0000

Africa Skills Week gave WorldSkills and other partners a chance to discuss how the mapping exercise can support stronger coordination of TVET across Africa.

Siemens extends Global Industry Partnership with WorldSkills

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:13:57 +0000

Siemens, a global technology company and leader in industrial AI, has extended its partnership with WorldSkills.

BeChangeMaker begins a new chapter with YMCA Europe

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:58:56 +0000

After a decade supporting young social entrepreneurs, WorldSkills hands the stewardship of BeChangeMaker to YMCA Europe.

Australia earns silver in Industrial Mechanics

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:36:10 +0000

Following the release of results for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, WorldSkills Australia submitted an appeal in Industrial Mechanics. The WorldSkills Board upheld their appeal, changing the medal awarded to Bailey Lowes from a Medal for Excellence to a Silver Medal.

Celebrate your achievement: claim your WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 digital badge

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:45:26 +0000

The WorldSkills community can now download digital credentials as proof of their achievements at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

Celebrating mastery and magic on the global stage for skills

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:16:38 +0000

In the city of magic, WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 came to an end, showing every Champion how valued and valuable they are.

A vision beyond Shanghai

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 05:33:26 +0000

The countdown is over. The tools have been set down. WorldSkills Competitors have tested their skills over four intense days. They have inspired every visitor who watched them work and every student who is starting to think about their future profession.

Get ready for the results!

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:36:49 +0000

After showing their mastery on the Competition floor, our WorldSkills Champions enjoy the excitement of the Closing Ceremony.

What’s ON #6: Transforming the world with skills

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:45:00 +0000

After an unforgettable week, WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 reaches its finale. But there are still lots of ways to relive the highlights and make new memories.

WorldSkills unites a community to drive a movement

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:29:00 +0000

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 has been a platform for cooperation, giving Members, Partners, visitors, and delegates a chance to share ideas and find common ground.

WorldSkills Conference 2026 Shanghai Declaration

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:09:00 +0000

WorldSkills Conference wraps up with the launch of the declaration.

Skilled people build a sustainable world

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:35:40 +0000

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 reminds us that long-term investment in skills is vital for a more secure future.

What’s ON #5: Skilled people changing the world

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s countdown day! Cheer on the Competitors for the final moments of their challenges and check out all the activities at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 one last time.

Livestream WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Closing Ceremony

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 03:40:34 +0000

Wherever you are in the world, you can watch the Closing Ceremony of the 48th WorldSkills Competition live.

Delegates step inside Shanghai’s TVET centres

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:07:00 +0000

Conference delegates were given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the innovation driving China’s TVET system.

What’s ON #4: Explore innovation in skills

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000

We’re halfway through WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 with so much more to see, do, and learn.