WorldSkills International

✨ WORLDSKILLS: THE GLOBAL STAGE FOR SKILLS ✨ For 75 years, #WorldSkills has been putting skills excellence on the #GlobalStageForSkills, shaping skills development and raising the standards for skills training through hundreds of local, national, and regional skill competitions around the world that culminates at the world's largest skills competition every two years. While the impact of these competitions cannot be understated, WorldSkills is about more than that—it's a global movement shaping the future of skills. That's why today we unveil a new campaign designed to drive greater belief in the power of skills. The Global Stage for Skills campaign positions skills as a catalyst for social and economic development, while marking an important milestone in the organization's history. It highlights how WorldSkills has grown over 75 years from a modest skills contest in Europe in 1950 into a global movement that is playing a pivotal role in elevating the significance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). WorldSkills now has 89 Members and 28 Global Industry Partners, not to mention the hundreds of national education, industry, and government supporters. Each one of them is working tirelessly to support the next generation, improve TVET strategies, and drive greater investment in skills. Over the coming year, we're shining a spotlight on the incredible people and moments that have made WorldSkills history and are shaping its future, demonstrating why skills are essential to transform lives, industries and communities. WATCH and share this video and click to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxmAJV35

Skilled ambassadors shared their valuable perspectives on the topic of youth empowerment through artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills at events in both Paris 🇫🇷 and New York City 🇺🇸 marking World Youth Skills Day 15 July. #WYSD2025 #WorldSkills Champions Trust representatives Shweta Ratanpura of India 🇮🇳 and Nurit D. of Austria 🇦🇹, as well as SkillsUSA 🇺🇸 Champion Audrey Norris, spoke at youth-centered UNESCO-UNEVOC and International Labour Organization events marking the 10-year anniversary of World Youth Skills Day. ➡️ "Now more than ever, we need educators who are not just teachers, but practitioners—well-versed in the latest tools, platforms, and skillsets. As AI reshapes job roles, the value of strong foundational and interpersonal skills also rises. It’s our teachers who will play a crucial role in preparing us not just for work, but for adaptability, empathy, and lifelong learning," reflected Shweta. ➡️ "Building digital competence for students and teachers is important to pick up everybody and not leave anybody behind, to not take away job opportunities," said Nurit. ➡️ "With the right education, young people can use AI not as a substitute, but as a tool to grow, adapt, and lead responsibly," shared Audrey. World Youth Skills Day is a celebration and reflection of the role skilled young people play in communities, economies and global progress, a day to recognize the power of young people as drivers of change—and commit to equipping them with AI and digital skills to tackle today’s challenges and shape a more peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable future. Happy World Youth Skills Day! 🎉

Celebrate 10 years of World Youth Skills Day! 🎉 This international celebration, taking place during #WorldSkills 75th anniversary, shines a spotlight on the importance of investing in youth skills development and celebrates skilled young people across the globe. As the #GlobalStageForSkills, we believe that #WYSD2025 echoes our core belief that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is instrumental in helping young people transform lives and economies around the world. Happy World Youth Skills Day!

WATCH: Chinese megastar actor and singer Xiao Zhan, the newly announced promotion ambassador for the world’s largest skills competition WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, invites the global skills community to join him in cheering on skills and counting down to the 48th #WorldSkills Competition! #WorldSkillsShanghai2026 takes place in Shanghai in September 2026. 🎉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gnVeceqw #XiaoZhan

Skills are foundational for innovation, resilience and social progress around the world. For the 10th World Youth Skills Day taking place during the 75th year of #WorldSkills, the WorldSkills Champions Trust skilled youth ambassadors are passing the mic 🎤 to young people around the world. Share and celebrate your skills! 🎉 And be proud knowing skilled young people like you are transforming lives and economies around the world. #WYSD2025 #GlobalStageForSkills #75YearsofWorldSkills

On 15 July, World Youth Skills Day, #WorldSkills International alongside WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, is thrilled to announce that megastar actor and singer Xiao Zhan has been named a promotion ambassador for the world’s largest skills competition, the 48th WorldSkills Competition, taking place in Shanghai 🇨🇳 in September 2026. 🎉 #XiaoZhan said he “was honoured to take part in the promotional efforts for WorldSkills Shanghai” and pledged to follow the WorldSkills journey alongside the public and to champion the value of skills. As the countdown to #WorldSkillsShanghai2026 continues, the organizing committee plans to invite more influential public figures to join in raising awareness, inspiring young people to embrace skills, and encouraging them to pursue excellence in vocational careers. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gnVeceqw Happy World Youth Skills Day! #WYSD2025

Happy World Youth Skills Day! 🎉 15 July is the 10th anniversary of this international day of celebration, one that echoes #WorldSkills commitment to shining a spotlight on the importance of investing in youth skills development. Join us today in celebrating #WYSD2025, a day that amplifies our core belief: that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is instrumental in helping young people navigate today’s economic and social transitions, and in securing a more sustainable and equitable future. On World Youth Skills Day we’ll be making a special announcement alongside WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, take you behind the scenes at global UNESCO-UNEVOC and International Labour Organization events, and you’ll hear from the WorldSkills Champions Trust representatives. Stay tuned, share and celebrate! #GlobalStageForSkills

COUNTDOWN TO WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY 15 JULY! In the 75th anniversary celebration year of #WorldSkills, we are also recognizing the United Nations 10th World Youth Skills Day with a countdown to the global celebration taking place on 15 July. Leading up to #WYSD2025 on 15 July, we’re highlighting various skills and their impact in their lives of young people, communities, and the world. WATCH: What’s Your Skill? Mihle Mvelakubi of South Africa 🇿🇦, a returning #WorldSkills Champions Trust representative for Africa, shares about Bricklaying and its impact on the #GlobalStageForSkills. Learn more about Mihle: https://lnkd.in/gkRbxkZW See ways to participate in World Youth Skills Day: https://lnkd.in/gy8ue_c2 #75YearsofWorldSkills

#WorldSkills International is proud to welcome Neusoft—a global leader in information technology—as a new WorldSkills Global Premium Partner. Headquartered in Shenyang, China 🇨🇳, with offices across three continents and six countries, Neusoft has deep expertise in multiple sectors and industries, including healthcare, automotive electronics, enterprise software, and education. Neusoft joining forces with WorldSkills will help empower the next generation of skilled talent through technology and innovation on the #GlobalStageForSkills. As a WorldSkills Global Premium Partner, Neusoft has already committed to providing exclusive customized software solutions for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQMF4rFJ

COUNTDOWN TO WORLD YOUTH SKILLS DAY 15 JULY! 🎉 In the 75th anniversary celebration year of #WorldSkills, we are also recognizing the United Nations 10th World Youth Skills Day with a countdown to the global celebration taking place next week on 15 July. Leading up to #WYSD2025 on 15 July, we’re highlighting various skills and their impact in their lives of young people, communities, and the world. WATCH: What’s Your Skill? Shweta Ratanpura of India 🇮🇳, a returning #WorldSkills Champions Trust representative for Asia, shares about Graphic Design Technology and its impact on the #GlobalStageForSkills. Learn more about Shweta: https://lnkd.in/g3tpx8-Z Learn more about World Youth Skills Day: https://lnkd.in/gy8ue_c2 #75YearsofWorldSkills UNESCO-UNEVOC