Competition Overview

One of the world's largest events showcasing skills-based competition and vocational career education

The WorldSkills Competition is a competitive event held every two years that provides the opportunity for Competitors
who win qualifying rounds held in countries and regions worldwide to gather in one place and compete in meticulously honed skills.
The competition is intended to promote vocational training and international friendship
among young skilled workers in the participating countries and regions.
The WorldSkills Competition boasts a long history and tradition, dating back to the first competition between Spain and Portugal held in 1950.
Japan became a participating country in 1962.
The competition also offers an opportunity for children to observe and experience exceptional skills at first hand,
making it the perfect occasion to provide vocational career education.

Competition Dates

22–27 September 2026

Competition Venue

National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)

Official competition website:

Live Streaming

(Live streaming will be available from late-September 2026)

For Further Details About the Competition

What is One School One Skill?

One School One Skill (OSOS) is a vocational career education program whereby Competitors from various skills competitions
visit schools nationwide as instructors, showcasing real skills.
By experiencing these skills with the instructor, students gain exposure to the possibilities they offer
and learn that everybody has a role to play in shaping the future of these skills.
This initiative originated in Japan, having evolved from the One School One Country Program
launched during the WorldSkills Shizuoka 2007.

OSOS Videos

Competition Digest Videos