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The Global Stage for Skills
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WorldSkills Lyon 2024 drives skills transformation across France
18 March 2026
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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
Latest competition news
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WorldSkills Champions perform “Every Beam of Light” at the Chinese Spring Festival Gala
15 April 2026
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WorldSkills Lyon 2024 drives skills transformation across France
18 March 2026
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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
Latest conference news
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From dialogue to action: Skills powering the green transition at WorldSkills Conference 2026
22 April 2026
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WorldSkills Conference 2026 will be a platform for global knowledge exchange
7 April 2026
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Seven reasons why WorldSkills Conference 2026 is an unmissable event
13 March 2026
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Global skills leaders meet in Vienna to shape WorldSkills Conference 2026
9 March 2026
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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Inviting Changemakers to join BeChangeMaker Youth Festival
28 April 2026
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Calling students and newly certified professionals in Electrical Installations and Automobile Technology
20 April 2026
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Champion joins UNESCO report launch: “Learning today, shaping tomorrow: Excellence and equity through youth skills”
18 April 2026
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BeChangeMaker 2026 teams announced
13 April 2026
Events
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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.
Global Premium Partners of WorldSkills International
In dynamic times, the one constant is the ability of skills to shape and define our world.