Past Events
September 2019
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Washington Leadership Training
21-25 September 2019
Alexandria, Virginia, USA, United States of America
SkillsUSA offers advanced training for students and advisors that focuses on professionalism, communication and leadership skills. This training is held near Washington, D.C., and allows members the opportunity to share their SkillsUSA and career and technical experiences with elected officials.
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49th National Skills Competition
16-20 September 2019
Taichung City, Chinese Taipei
The Competition showcases 47 Skill Competitions and we are expecting over 800 Competitors to participate. Please visit our website for additional infomration.
August 2019
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WorldSkills Kazan 2019
July 2019
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Youth Monozukuri Skills Competition Japan
31 July to 2 August 2019
Fukuoka, Japan, Japan
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Flag Presentation Ceremony for Team Hong Kong
15 July 2019
Hong Kong, China
This flag presentation ceremony signifies Hong Kong’s support and encouragement for young competitors of Hong Kong, who are working hard to equip themselves for WorldSkills Kazan.
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World Youth Skills Day
15 July 2019
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WorldSkills ASEAN 2020 - Organising Committee Meeting
14-17 July 2019
Singapore
June 2019
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Skills USA - National Leadership and Skills Conference
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Skills USA - National Leadership and Skills Conference
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2nd Portugese Competition Preparation Week for WorldSkills Kazan 2019
23-28 June 2019
Seixal, Portugal
Throughout 2 separate weeks the complete Portuguese team will be in internships preparing for WorldSkills Kazan 2019. Within this week the Competition context is reproduced as accurately as possible (also with guest teams from other countries to promote the competitiveness amongst them), and several other activities take place, such as mental training, experts training, workshops, etc.
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WorldSkills Europe General Assembly Riga 2019
May 2019
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Skills Canada National Competition
27-30 May 2019
Halifax Exhibition Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada
www.skillscompetencescanada.com
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Skills Canada National Competition!
Approximately 7,500 student visitors, over 50 Try-A-Trade® and Technology activities, over 40 skill competitions representing six sectors: Construction; Employment; Information Technology; Manufacturing and Engineering; Transportation; Service Over 550 secondary and post-secondary competitors from across Canada, HGTV celebrities Paul LaFrance, Kate Campbell and Sherry Holmes will be on site. Dedicated “Career Zone” where over 60 ndustry/educational partners demonstrate their brand or trade through interactive activities. WorldSkills Team Canada 2019 selection will take place during SCNC - Selected members will travel to Kazan, Russia to compete at the 45th WorldSkills Competition, being held in August 2019! -
Belt and Road International Skills Competition (BRISC)
25-31 May 2019
CQExpo, Chongqing City, China
Website URL will follow
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Finnish National Skills Competition, Taitaja2019
21-23 May 2019
Joensuu Arena, Joensuu, Finland, Finland
Over 40 skills, hundreds of competitors and tens of thousands of visitors together create Taitaja, the biggest educational event in Finland. The event aims to promote vocational education, improve connections between vocational schools and companies, and increase the awareness of vocational education and professional skills. The host city of the event changes every year and in 2019 Taitaja will be held in the Finnish city of Joensuu.
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Finnish National Skills Competition, Taitaja2019
21-23 May 2019
Joensuu Arena, Joensuu, Finland, Finland
Over 40 skills, hundreds of competitors and tens of thousands of visitors together create Taitaja, the biggest educational event in Finland. The event aims to promote vocational education, improve connections between vocational schools and companies, and increase the awareness of vocational education and professional skills. The host city of the event changes every year and in 2019 Taitaja will be held in the Finnish city of Joensuu.
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7th WorldSkills Russia National Competition
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SkillsLatvia National Competition
April 2019
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Global Skills Challenge
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National Skills Competition Namibia
March 2019
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1st National Competition WorldSkills Croatia
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IrelandSkills Live
21-23 March 2019
RDS, Simmonscourt Pavillion, Dublin, Ireland
Irish National Skills Competition
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Skills The Finals
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Startech Days - National Skills Championship Belgium
18-19 March 2019
Ciney Expo, Ciney, Belgium
Final WorldSkills Belgium for 32 skills Competition - 260 finalists
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Icelandic National Skills Competition
14-16 March 2019
Reykjavík, Laugardalshöll, Iceland
Mín framtíð - Íslandsmót iðn- og verkgreina og framhaldsskólakynning
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SkillStar Festival
12-14 March 2019
HUNGEXPO, Budapest, Hungary
If you would like to visit, for more information contact Ms Zsofia Csiszar (csiszar.zsofia@mkik.hu) or Ms Dóra Weiszenburger (weiszenburger.dora@mkik.hu)
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Startech’s – Belgian Semi Finals Services Skills
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International Women's Day
8 March 2019
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Team UK Selection for WorldSkills Kazan 2019
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Skill Grand Prix
1-4 March 2019
Hyogo, Japan
The Japanese Skill Grand Prix is a competition held every two years and brings together experienced skilled workers from all over Japan possessing Advanced, Grade1 and Non-classified certifications.
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Startech’s – Belgian Semi Final Landscape Gardening
February 2019
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WorldSkills Americas 2019
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1st Portugese Competition Preparation Week for WorldSkills Kazan 2019
24 February to 1 March 2019
Tomar, Portugal
Throughout 2 separate weeks the complete Portuguese team will be in internships preparing for WorldSkills Kazan 2019. Within this week the Competition context is reproduced as accurately as possible (also with guest teams from other countries to promote the competitiveness amongst them), and several other activities take place, such as mental training, experts training, workshops, etc.
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Startech’s – Belgian Semi Finals Different Skills & Try a skill
14-15 February 2019
Défi des Talents – EFP Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium
School event
January 2019
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Startech’s – Belgian Semi Finals Construction Skills & Try a skill
November 2018
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National Skills Competition, WorldSkills France.
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National Skills Competition, WorldSkills France
28 November to 1 December 2018
Caen, Normandie, France
650 competitors, 51 skills
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WorldSkills Liechtenstein 50th Anniversary
27 November 2018
Dorfsaal, Triesenberg, Principality of Liechtenstein
WorldSkills Liechtenstein celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the WorldSkills Membership
o The programme contains a review of the successful journey of WorldSkills Liechtenstein since we have joined WorldSkills in July 1968.
o An award ceremony for honoured experts and delegates.
o A glance into the future of WorldSkills Liechtenstein
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WorldSkills Asia Competition
25-27 November 2018
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC)., Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Skills Categories are: Web Design, Graphics Design Technology, Mechnical Engineering Design - CAD, IT Software Solution, IT Network System Administration.
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AustrianSkills 2018
22-25 November 2018
Messe Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
AustrianSkills 2018 – The Austrian State Championships as qualification for the international professional competitions
The so-called AustrianSkills are the national qualification competitions in which the participants qualify for the international vocational competitions. Based on the level of international competitions, young professionals compete for a ticket to WorldSkills or EuroSkills every two years at the Austrian State Championships.
This year the qualification for WorldSkills 2019 in Kazan (Russia) and EuroSkills 2020 in Graz (for the first time in the history of EuroSkills in Austria) will take place from November, 22nd to 25th at the Messe Congress Salzburg.
In its own competition halls with approx. 18,000 sqm of competition area, the crème de la crème of the local skilled workers - from the cutting technicians, mechatronic specialists, masons, bakers and carpenters to painters - can be found at the strenuous competition work can be observed. The 350 participants prove their willingness to work, psychological and physical resilience as well as above-average craftsmanship and technical skills in about 40 different professions. More than 30,000 visitors are expected. -
WorldSkills Africa Kigali 2018
20-24 November 2018
IPRC Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda
WorldSkills Africa Kigali 2018 is the first pilot Skills Competition, open to all countries in the Africa region. It is part of the WorldSkills projects that will help support the future establishment of WorldSkills Africa.
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WorldSkills UK LIVE
15-17 November 2018
NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom
WorldSkills UK National Finals
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European Vocational Skills Week 2018
5-9 November 2018
Vienna, Austria
An integral part of the European vocational skills week (#EUVocationalSkills), #CedefopPhotoAward 2018 is an initiative endorsed by the European Commission, aiming to showcase the vocational education and training (VET) experience and raise its visibility across the European Union, Norway and Iceland.
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56th National Skills Competition
2-5 November 2018
Okinawa, Japan
October 2018
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Guangzhou / Hong Kong / Macao / Chengdu Youth Skills Competition (GHMCYSC)
30-31 October 2018
Macau, Macao, China
Young competitors from Guangzhou, Macau and Chengdu, and Hong Kong team will represent their region and go through a keen competition in several trades, including Electrical Installation, Fashion Technology, Patisserie and Confectionery, Restaurant Services, and Web Design and Development.
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WorldSkills Russia Hi-Tech Competition
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National Competition Norway
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National Competition Printing Technology
22-25 October 2018
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG – Print Media Center, Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany
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National Competition Grafic Design & Web Design and Development
22-25 October 2018
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG – Print Media Center, Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany
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WorldSkills General Assembly 2018
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WorldSkills New Zealand National Finals
10-11 October 2018
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), Hamilton, New Zealand