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.
Latest news
Prime minister Stefan Löfvens at EuroSkills 2016
We are looking back at some inspiring words from Prime minister Stefan Löfvens, during the openingsceremonie at EuroSkills 2016, Gotheborg: Young talents, family members, teachers, representatives of business and trade unions, friends. Welcome to Sweden. Welcome to...
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A WorldSkills experience 16 years in the making
An individual with Jos de Goey during EuroSkills 2016. Jos de Goey is CEO of WorldSkills Netherlands, Secretary General of WorldSkills Europe and Vice President for Strategic Affairs for WorldSkills International, tells the Champions how he first got involved with...
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EuroSkills 2016 – Medals, medals medals!
From December 1-3, Europe’s largest skills competition EuroSkills 2016 took place in Svenska Mässan. 500 young skilled workers, from 28 countries, competed over 3 days in 35 skills for the title Best of Europe. EuroSkills Gothenburg 2016 was hosted by WorldSkills...
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WorldSkills Europe pledges to European Alliance for Apprenticeships
The European Alliance for Apprenticeships (EAfA) is a networking platform that seek one common goal: Strengthening the quality, supply and image of apprenticeships in Europe. Launched in 2013 and managed by the European commission, EAfA's real success comes from the...
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