WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 launches One School One Member
The cultural exchange programme was launched during Competition Preparation Week, connecting 62 local schools from across the Yangtze River Delta with WorldSkills Members.
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The Global Stage for Skills
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The unifying language of skill
27 January 2026
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WorldSkills Champions forge their experience into mentorship and mutual support
13 January 2026
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Competitors from Portugal and Spain revive the beginnings of WorldSkills
12 November 2025
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WorldSkills Commemorative Edition honours 75 years of collaboration and innovation
4 November 2025
Latest competition news
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Competition Preparation Week sets the stage for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
9 February 2026
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Competition Preparation Week begins in Shanghai
3 February 2026
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Competition Rules updated for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
20 January 2026
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All eyes turn to China as it readies for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
15 January 2026
Latest conference news
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Showcase your TVET project at WorldSkills Conference 2026
13 February 2026
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WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 launches One School One Member
5 February 2026
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A first look at WorldSkills Conference 2026 programme
22 January 2026
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Registration is open for WorldSkills Conference 2026: Shaping a Skills-Driven Future
18 December 2025
Archive and Museum
For 75 years, WorldSkills has put skills on the global stage. Our museum in Shanghai, China as well as our archive online, showcase how skills have been transforming lives and economies around the world throughout history.
WorldSkills Archive
The WorldSkills Archive collects, preserves, and provides access to the historical records of WorldSkills International. The collection includes a wide variety of historical papers, images, and artifacts.
WorldSkills Museum
The WorldSkills Museum is a journey across space and time. Uncover the skills that shaped our past and now create our future. Immerse yourself in over 800 artefacts.
Project updates
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UNIDO to host WorldSkills Conference Coalition and hybrid event on demand-driven skills development
19 February 2026
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WorldSkills Experts Faculty webinar series explores sustainability
9 December 2025
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WorldSkills Champion highlights role of skills at UNIDO Global Industry Summit
1 December 2025
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Impact report reveals outcomes of WorldSkills Africa Capacity Building Programme
25 November 2025
Events
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UNIDO - Demand-Driven Skills for Youth Empowerment and Industrial Transformation
3 March 2026
Austria
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Taitaja2026 Keski-Uusimaa - Finnish National Skills Competition
18-21 May 2026
Finland
Our Partners
Global Partners see a role for industry, education, government, and policy makers to work together to raise the profile and recognition of skilled professionals around the globe. Together we are increasing the abilities, status, and economic prospects of young people.
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In dynamic times, the one constant is the ability of skills to shape and define our world.
