WorldSkills

A spotlight on… Jenny Shackleton

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:31:30 +0000

During its landmark 75th anniversary year, WorldSkills is celebrating the people who have shaped the global stage for skills. One of those is Jenny Shackleton, WorldSkills Standards and Assessment Advisor for over a decade and a lifelong advocate for skills excellence.

Dubrovnik to welcome global TVET leaders to WorldSkills General Assembly 2025

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 06:28:57 +0000

An international conference and a youth skills promotion programme will complement the week-long biennial meeting.

Using WorldSkills Occupational Standards to enhance workplace learning

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:14:52 +0000

WorldSkills Hong Kong is leading an effective integration of the WorldSkills Occupational Standards into its Technical and Vocational Education and Training to help students and local industries thrive.

Fifteen teams selected for next round of BeChangeMaker 2025

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:15:10 +0000

Participants will continue their training and coaching to prepare for the second online pitch on 13 August.

WorldSkills community convenes to create Vision 2035

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:29:05 +0000

Throughout July, WorldSkills Members and Global Partners have been meeting, in-person, to co-design a strategic roadmap for the next decade.

Dominican Republic and Barbados strengthen ties through skills collaboration

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 11:13:23 +0000

As part of a partnership that started in 2023, WorldSkills Barbados recently visited the Dominican Republic to share their expertise in hospitality skills.

Adopting WorldSkills Occupational Standards from the bottom-up

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 02:20:00 +0000

Long-time supporter of the WorldSkills Occupational Standards, Skills Finland is working closely with Experts to embed them at a grassroots level and align its national skills system more closely with the global labour market.

Rwanda showcases TVET drive at National Skills Forum 2025

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:46:31 +0000

The event in Kigali united education and industry leaders to put TVET at the centre of the country’s development agenda.

A spotlight on… Albert Vidal

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:41:18 +0000

Seven decades ago, Albert Vidal sparked a global shift in the perception of skills. A vocational advocate, a leader, and a champion of youth, his vision transformed skills development into a force for international cooperation and growth.

Celebrating ten years of World Youth Skills Day

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:51:18 +0000

WorldSkills joined celebrations in Paris, New York, and Shanghai for the tenth anniversary of World Youth Skills Day.

Megastar actor and singer Xiao Zhan named promotion ambassador for the 48th WorldSkills Competition

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 02:30:00 +0000

On 15 July, World Youth Skills Day, WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Executive Bureau and WorldSkills International announced that Chinese young actor and singer Xiao Zhan has been named a promotion ambassador for the event.

Neusoft becomes WorldSkills Global Premium Partner

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:43:41 +0000

Neusoft joins forces with WorldSkills in a strategic partnership to empower the next generation of skilled talent through technology and innovation.

WorldSkills President participates in EduTrends 2025

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:05:13 +0000

Taking place from 18 to 19 June in Luxembourg, EduTrends is an established forum for innovation in education.

Spotlight on… Cloud Computing

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 20:08:29 +0000

While data centres are a small but growing share of global emissions, Cloud Computing specialists are uniquely positioned to reduce the industry's environmental impact.

WorldSkills is hiring: join the global movement driving skills excellence

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:38:24 +0000

WorldSkills International is seeking an exceptional individual to fill the role of WorldSkills Occupational Standards (WSOS) Specialist, a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping the global future of technical and vocational education and training (TVET).

WorldSkills joins UNIDO advocating for skills for sustainable supply chains

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:26:13 +0000

The voice of WorldSkills youth was at the Learning and Knowledge Development Facility Forum 2025 in Gothenburg, Sweden last week discussing the importance of industry-driven skills development and private-public partnerships.

The WorldSkills Archive: preserving the legacy of the global stage for skills

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:17:51 +0000

An open resource for WorldSkills Members, researchers, journalists, and the public to explore the history of the skills movement and TVET.

Beyond the podium: From a family skill to a skills family

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:37:19 +0000

Inspired by her father, WorldSkills Champion Fiona Currie has built a successful career in Restaurant Service as well as unexpected friendships and adventures along the way.

Celebrate World Youth Skills Day with WorldSkills and UNESCO

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:41:22 +0000

Register to take part in the hybrid event on 15 July, submit a video showcasing skills, or do some free training through the Global Skills Academy.

Skills development: a catalyst for global progress

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:30:28 +0000

Dr Xiaoyan Liang of the World Bank reinforces why investing in effective Technical and Vocational Education and Training systems is key to sustainable development.