WorldSkills International

#WorldSkills and the World Plumbing Council recognized a landmark anniversary at WorldSkills Lyon 2024—20 years of partnership! Surrounded by nearly 1,400 skilled young people, the WorldSkills and the World Plumbing Council celebrated 20 successful years together and committed to more collaboration going forward. "A skilled workforce is an essential element of stable economic development. The World Plumbing Council and WorldSkills are at the forefront of action, and together, I hope we can find more ways to improve energy efficiency, make better use of renewable resources, and support access to clean water for everyone," said Chris Humphries, President of WorldSkills. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gfAKczBX Together, #WeAreWorldSkills!

#WorldSkills Champion Elizabeth Isai of Namibia 🇳🇦 knows the value of her skill is not in the medals she has won but in how she now uses it to help those around her. She uses her free time to show people how to improve the way they plan meals, how they can use up ingredients before they go bad, and how to reduce food waste. She has become actively involved in local organizations and charities that focus on food insecurity and nutrition education, by preparing nutritious meals for the residents at a local shelter. In Namibia, 18% of the population currently live below the national poverty line. Elizabeth says that learning to cook, “can empower individuals to make healthier choices, save money, and become more self-sufficient.” She’s using skill to address the larger-scale issues her country is facing. Learn about Elizabeth’s recipe for impact, and find more stories of how skilled young people around the world are Making their Mark! https://lnkd.in/gZ7zQr7h Together, #WeAreMakingOurMark.

#WorldSkills and Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. the world's largest tools manufacturer and global pioneer of skills, is celebrating a decade of partnership. 🎉 To mark 10 years of skills excellence, representatives from Stanley Black & Decker and WorldSkills came together at WorldSkills Lyon 2024 for a special ceremony and certificate presentation, reflecting on past successes and committing to an even greater future together. "Our 10th anniversary shows the importance of this movement to build trades capacity and build skills locally, regionally and globally. There isn't a place in the world that doesn't need more trades. Together, we've activated the passions, hopes, and dreams of young people. They are the future who will build the world," said Marty Guay, Vice President, Business Development at Stanley Black & Decker. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gm2Xs7F2 Together, #WeAreMakingOurMark!

Teams who train together, train better! That was demonstrated at Skills Cooperation Workshops held this year by #WorldSkills Chinese Taipei. Over 50 Competitors and Experts from European, Asian, and African countries and regions joined Chinese Taipei in exchanging knowledge and trying out their skills in friendly training events held over two months. Thanks to the spirit of sharing, all Member countries and regions were able to learn from the experience of Chief Experts who helped them better understand the scoring system that was then used at WorldSkills Lyon 2024. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eR-PYWJB Together, #WeAreMakingOurMark!

Participated in WorldSkills Lyon 2024? Claim your #WorldSkills Digital Badge! The hard work and dedication shown by the WorldSkills community during WorldSkills Lyon 2024 has earned you an exclusive WorldSkills Digital Badge, now available from WorldSkills Lyon 2024! Claim it now and use it to showcase your WorldSkills experience. Key participants including Competitors, Experts, Skill Competition Managers, Interpreters, Team Leaders, Workshop Managers, and Delegates from the 47th WorldSkills Competition can claim a WorldSkills Digital Badge as evidence of their success at the world’s largest skills competition. WorldSkills Digital Badges are a symbol of skills excellence given to key roles in the WorldSkills Competition. These exceptional people can use their Digital Badge to share information about their skills credentials with educators, future employers, or friends and family. Learn more and CLAIM YOUR DIGITAL BADGE! https://lnkd.in/g8rW_9eA Together, #WeAreWorldSkills!

LAST CHANCE! Don’t miss the 10 October deadline to apply to join the #WorldSkills Champions Trust, a volunteer group of ambassadors who represent the youth voice of WorldSkills. We are recruiting for our 2025-26 group of Champions who want to help advocate for the power of skills! WorldSkills Champions Trust representatives contribute to skills panels, events, webinars, and create inspiring content to encourage more people to see the power and value of skills. They inspire the next generation of skilled young people! All Competitors from the last three WorldSkills Competitions can apply: WorldSkills Lyon 2024, WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, and WorldSkills Kazan 2019. Learn more, apply or share with someone who would be interested in applying by 10 October: https://lnkd.in/gpS7zqKg Together, #WeAreMakingOurMark!

The United Nations has adopted a groundbreaking "Pact for the Future," with key outcomes aligning with the #WorldSkills mission. Just weeks earlier, opportunities and concerns around ethical digital skills, inclusive sustainable growth, and amplifying youth voices were discussed at WorldSkills Conference 2024. The alignment of outcomes from the UN Summit highlight how WorldSkills is uniquely positioned to play a crucial role in translating these high level commitments into tangible skills development outcomes around the world. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gTajwuvW

Make Your Mark with WorldSkills! 🎉 We are recruiting for our 2025-26 group of WorldSkills Champions Trust representatives, our youth ambassadors who want to help advocate for the power of skills! WorldSkills Champions Trust representatives contribute to skills panels, events, webinars, and create inspiring content to encourage more people to see the power and value of skills. All Competitors from the last three WorldSkills Competitions can apply: WorldSkills Lyon 2024, WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, and WorldSkills Kazan 2019. Share this with a Competitor who might want to apply! Learn more and apply by 10 October: https://lnkd.in/gpS7zqKg Together, #WeAreMakingOurMark!

There are clear, positive impacts to participating in #WorldSkills, according to results of an Impact Statement Development Survey from the WorldSkills Global Research Council. Follow-up interviews with Skills Finland and WorldSkills UK also showed the potential for creating a skills-led ecosystem for systemic change, developing local TVET systems by aligning WorldSkills methodologies with national priorities. This skills impact analysis was shared earlier this month at WorldSkills Conference 2024 #WSC2024, connected to conversations about how to elevate skills on the global agenda. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ga8FBEeE Together, #WeAreMakingOurMark!

WATCH: Mentally, we're here. 🥹 Look back on the unforgettable Closing Ceremony of the 47th #WorldSkills Competition! From spectacular performances to celebrating talents from every corner of the globe, and a flag handover looking ahead to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, it was truly a night to remember in Lyon, France. 🇫🇷 To all the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Competitors—you are CHAMPIONS! Your skill and dedication have inspired the world and will continue making an impact in your communities. #WSC2024 #WeAreMakingOurMark