
Deadline:
August 31, 2026
Program Starts: September 22, 2026
Program Ends: September 26, 2026
Location(s)
China
Overview
WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 will be held from 22-26 September. More than 1,300 Competitors from over 60 WorldSkills Member countries and regions will compete in 56 skills.
The WorldSkills Competition is the world's biggest international skills competition, bringing together young people, industry, education and government leaders from around the world to advance Technical and Vocational Education and Training.
Details
WorldSkills Competitions
Every two years WorldSkills hosts the world championships of skills which attracts more than 1,600 Competitors from more than 60 countries. At this event, young people from all corners of the globe gather together for the chance to win a prestigious medal in their chosen skill. There are competitions in 56 skills across a wide range of industries — from joinery to floristry; hairdressing to electronics; and autobody repair to bakery. The Competitors represent the best of their peers and are selected from skills competitions that are held in WorldSkills Member countries and regions.
One of the legacies of WorldSkills Competitions is the increased visibility of skilled professional education, as one of the tools of social and economic transformation.
The Competition also provides leaders in industry, government, and education with the opportunity to exchange information and best practices regarding industry and professional education. New ideas and processes inspire school-aged youth to dedicate themselves to technical and technological careers and build a better future.
Schedule
The 48th WorldSkills Competition will take place in Shanghai in 2026, 22-27 September 2026.
- Opening Ceremony: 22 September 2026
- Competition: 23-26 September 2026
- Closing Ceremony: 27 September 2026
September is an autumn month when the average temperature is 25℃ in Shanghai. With adequate sunshine, comfortable temperature and blossoming osmanthus, autumn is the ideal season for hosting a WorldSkills Competition and to welcome Competitors, Experts, delegations, and spectators to Shanghai.
The venue for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 will be the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Dates
Deadline: August 31, 2026
Program starts:
September 22, 2026
Program ends:
September 26, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.