About us

WorldSkills Europe is a nonprofit member association, which promotes excellence in the field of skills and competence development.

Our Activitities

WorldSkills Europe creates and develops Skills promotional activities on a European level, divided over different area’s.

EuroSkills 2018

On 26–28 September 2018, young people up to the age of 25 from all over Europe will meet in Budapest to compete for the European title in vocational skills.

Discover the power of skills

WorldSkills Europe raises awareness for today’s need for skilled young professionals across Europe. The organisation promotes excellence in the field of skills and competence development by orchestrating the biennial EuroSkills event, a spectacular promotion of professions for young people.

Skills Explained

Welding

Industrial Control

Joinery

Landscape Gardening

Mechanical Engineering Design CAD

Mechatronics

Metal Roofing

Mobile Robotics

Painting and Decorating

Plastering and Drywall Systems

Plumbing and Heating

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Restaurant Service

Visual Merchandising and Window Dressing

Wall and Floor Tiling

Web Developer

Hotel Receptioning

ICT Specialists

Electrical Installations

Architectural Stonemasonry

Automobile Technology

Beauty Therapy

Bricklaying

Cabinetmaking

Chimney Sweep

CNC-Milling

Cooking

Heavy Vehicle Technology

Electronics

Fashion Technology

Floor Laying

Floristry

Graphic Design Technology

Hairdressing

Health and Social Care

Heavy Truck Maintenance

Upcoming events

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Latest news

EuroSkills 2014 Opening Ceremony in Lille Grand Palais

October 2, 2014

For the 4th time the EuroSkills Competition welcomed delegations from all over Europe. It was an Opening Ceremony to fit the name of its location at Lille Grand Palais, France. The excitement could not be missed as the Competitors waited anxiously to be announced, in...

PRESS’ENTING EUROSKILLS 2014!

October 1, 2014

It is finally here, the competition that we have all been waiting for – EuroSkills 2014. We are delighted to offer an English version of the press kit, containing ‘all you need to know’ about the event. Dive into the world of skills, explained on just a few pages. The...

European Skills Competition EuroSkills 2014 expects very important visitors

September 30, 2014

EuroSkills Lille 2014 from 2th - 4th October is on the European agenda. The event will be visited by several European ministers and Eurocommissioner Làszlò Andor. EuroSkills 2014 This week, Grand Palais de Lille will host the 4th EuroSkills event; the largest European...

New WorldSkills Europe brochure available

September 11, 2014

We are proud to present our new WorldSkills Europe Brochure. The new brochure explains the European organisation WorldSkills Europe, the biennial EuroSkills competitions and the European objectives. Also it explains the power of this exclusive platform where...