The Malta Skills Championships are Malta’s national skills competitions, organised under the WorldSkills Malta initiative through collaboration between the National Skills Council (NSC), MCAST and the Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS), with support from industry stakeholders. The Championships serve as a national platform for young people to demonstrate their technical and vocational abilities, challenge themselves and pursue excellence in their chosen fields. By showcasing a diverse range of vocational skills and occupations, the initiative aims to raise awareness of vocational careers, celebrate the value of vocational education and training (VET), and strengthen connections between education, training and industry. Beyond the national competition, the Championships will serve as the national selection pathway for identifying and preparing competitors to represent Malta at EuroSkills, connecting national skills development with the wider European skills movement. 

The Malta Skills Championships 2026 will take place at MCAST on 11 and 12 November and at the Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) on 17 November, bringing together young talent to showcase their abilities across 24 technical and vocational disciplines. The range of competitions reflects the evolving skills needs of industries and sectors shaped by technological innovation, digital transformation and sustainability.

The Championships will be open for students, parents, employers, educators and the wider community, offering visitors the opportunity to:

• Observe competitions in action
• Explore vocational technologies and student projects
• Discover campus facilities
• Meet competitors, educators and industry professionals
• Learn about vocational educational pathways and career opportunities

For more information, visit: worldskillsmalta.mt

Wex Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium 

Startech’s Days is the flagship event dedicated to promoting technical, technological, and scientific skills. 

In one single place and over three days, you will find:
• 100 hands-on skills discovery activities
• 31 National Skills Championship finals
• One guidance area
• One conference programme

Free entry

For more information, visit: www.worldskills.be

The Malta Skills Championships are Malta’s national skills competitions, organised under the WorldSkills Malta initiative through collaboration between the National Skills Council (NSC), MCAST and the Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS), with support from industry stakeholders. The Championships serve as a national platform for young people to demonstrate their technical and vocational abilities, challenge themselves and pursue excellence in their chosen fields. By showcasing a diverse range of vocational skills and occupations, the initiative aims to raise awareness of vocational careers, celebrate the value of vocational education and training (VET), and strengthen connections between education, training and industry. Beyond the national competition, the Championships will serve as the national selection pathway for identifying and preparing competitors to represent Malta at EuroSkills, connecting national skills development with the wider European skills movement. 

The Malta Skills Championships 2026 will take place at MCAST on 11 and 12 November and at the Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) on 17 November, bringing together young talent to showcase their abilities across 24 technical and vocational disciplines. The range of competitions reflects the evolving skills needs of industries and sectors shaped by technological innovation, digital transformation and sustainability.

The Championships will be open for students, parents, employers, educators and the wider community, offering visitors the opportunity to:

• Observe competitions in action
• Explore vocational technologies and student projects
• Discover campus facilities
• Meet competitors, educators and industry professionals
• Learn about vocational educational pathways and career opportunities

For more information, visit: worldskillsmalta.mt

Poland's biggest industry event for young talents is coming soon to Miasto Poznań.

From 26-27 November 2026 the city of Poznań will become a meeting place of education, business and modern technologies. The Poznań International Fair will host the finals of SkillsPoland 2026 –  Poland's largest industry skills competition, organised by the Foundation for the Development of the Education System as part of the international WorldSkills movement.

The fair will feature 20 professional competition zones reflecting the working conditions in specific industries. Participants will complete tasks developed in collaboration with experts and company representatives, in line with the requirements of the modern labor market. 

Visitors can expect:

• Try-a-Skill zones - a space to test your skills and get to know different professions in practice on your own,
• Display areas and technology presentations,
• Conferences and debates devoted to the future of industrial education, competence development and cooperation of education with business,
• Meetings with experts, industry partners and representatives of the educational environment.

This event is for students, teachers, experts, employers and anyone who wants to see what modern vocational education looks like and what competencies will shape the future of the labor market.

The winners of the national final of SkillsPoland 2026 will represent Poland at EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027, which takes place from 22-26 September 2027.   

SkillsPoland 2026 is sponsored by Ministerstwo Edukacji Narodowej.

The project "Promoting vocational education through national and international EuroSkills and WorldSkills" is implemented with the support of the European Union from the European Funds for Social Development Plus.

For more information, visit worldskillspoland.org.pl

SloveniaSkills is Slovenia’s national vocational skills competition. The 2027 edition of the event will include 16 skill competitions: Floristry, Hairdressing, Cooking, Restaurant Service, Visual Merchandising, Painting and Decorating, Stonemasonry, Cabinetmaking, Joinery, CNC Milling, Mechatronics, Robot Systems Integration, Web Development, ICT Specialists, Automobile Technology, and Health and Social Care.

Scheduled for 8-9 January 2027, the Competition will take place alongside the Informativa Education and Careers Fair, which attracts approximately 30,000 visitors, including primary and secondary school students, teachers, parents, and representatives of education and industry.

The event programme will also include skill demonstrations, presentations of vocational careers and accompanying promotional activities.

For more information, visit worldskills.si 

Competition Preparation Meeting (CPM) is a pivotal event in the lead up to a EuroSkills Competition. It is when delegates from all WorldSkills Europe Member Countries gather together with Sponsors, Partners, advisers, and the Competition Organising Team to review and finalise plans for the technical and practical aspects of staging the Competition.

The series of meetings at CPM include detailed organising meetings and workshops for each of the skill competitions, finalisation of the Infrastructure List (IL), layout of the workshops, and health, safety, and environment requirements.

EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 is the tenth edition of the biennial EuroSkills Competition – the biggest vocational education and skills excellence event in Europe.

EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 is scheduled to take place from 22-26 September 2027 at Messe Düsseldorf. The event will welcome around 850 skilled young professionals under the age of 25 from 36 countries to participate in 50 different skill competitions and demonstrations. 150,000 visitors from across Germany and abroad are expected to attend. 

EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 marks the first time that two countries – Germany and Luxembourg – are jointly hosting a EuroSkills Competition. Under the motto ‘Skills! Shape Your Future’, Germany and Luxembourg want to motivate young people to shape their professional future and discover the diversity of professions – both in Düsseldorf and in the run-up to EuroSkills through cross-border activities. 

For more information, visit: euroskills2027.com. 

Latvia's largest vocational education and skills event, SkillsLatvia, is celebrating its 10th anniversary!

On 28–29 April 2027, Riga will become a meeting place for talented young professionals, vocational education institutions, industry experts and businesses as Latvia hosts the 10th edition of SkillsLatvia – the country's largest national skills competition, organised by the State Education Development Agency of Latvia (VIAA) as part of the international WorldSkills movement.

For a decade, SkillsLatvia has brought together Latvia's most talented young professionals, showcasing excellence in vocational education and inspiring the next generation to discover the exciting opportunities offered by skilled professions.

The event will feature 19 skills competitions, where students from vocational education institutions across Latvia will demonstrate their professional knowledge, technical skills and creativity. Over two days, competitors will complete practical tasks developed by industry experts, reflecting real-world professional standards and the demands of today's labour market, competing for the title of Latvia's best young professional in their respective fields.

At the same time visitors will have an opportunity to experience:

• Try-a-Skill activities – interactive activities to explore different professions, test practical skills and discover potential career paths.
• Live skills competitions and professional demonstrations – a chance to see talented young professionals in action across a wide range of industries, from engineering and information technologies to construction, creative arts and hospitality.
• Vocational education exhibitions – opportunities to explore educational programmes, meet representatives of vocational education institutions and learn about future study and career options.
• Meetings with industry experts and employers – insights into the world of work, emerging technologies and the skills needed in today's labour market.
• Interactive challenges and educational activities – engaging experiences for pupils designed to inspire curiosity, teamwork and interest in vocational skills.

SkillsLatvia 2027 is especially valuable for 6^th to 9^th  grade school students considering their future education and career choices. It offers a unique opportunity to experience the world of vocational education first-hand, discover the diversity of skilled professions and see how practical skills can open doors to rewarding careers.

The event welcomes pupils, teachers, career counsellors, parents, employers, industry professionals and everyone interested in vocational education, skills excellence and the future of work. 

Admission is free.  For more information, please visit: https://www.viaa.gov.lv/lv/skillslatvia-2027

Two competitions under one roof: the Finnish national skills competition (Taitaja) and the international skills competition Abilympics (for professionals with special needs or disabilities). Together, they form Skills Games - a major event featuring up to 80 skills.

Skills Games highlights the potential of vocational professionals requiring special support and provides young people with a broad view of the diverse opportunities in vocational education.

Skills Games is organised by Skills Finland and Omnia, the Joint Authority of Education in the Espoo region, together with 20 vocational institutes in Finland. The event is free of charge and open for public.

Visit skillsfinland.fi.

SwissSkills 2027, the fifth Swiss National Skills Championships, will take place at BERNEXPO in Bern from 14-18 September 2027. For five days, SwissSkills will celebrate the diversity and excellence of Swiss vocational training, with over 1,000 young professionals showcasing their skills. Featuring 150 trades and 95 skill competitions, the event will bring together Switzerland's best apprentices and recent graduates to compete for the title of Swiss Champion. The top performers will qualify for the Swiss National Team that will compete on the global stage at WorldSkills Aichi 2028.

Find out more at swiss-skills2027.ch.

EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 is the tenth edition of the biennial EuroSkills Competition – the biggest vocational education and skills excellence event in Europe.

EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 is scheduled to take place from 22-26 September 2027 at Messe Düsseldorf. The event will welcome around 850 skilled young professionals under the age of 25 from 36 countries to participate in 50 different skill competitions and demonstrations. 150,000 visitors from across Germany and abroad are expected to attend. 

EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 marks the first time that two countries – Germany and Luxembourg – are jointly hosting a EuroSkills Competition. Under the motto ‘Skills! Shape Your Future’, Germany and Luxembourg want to motivate young people to shape their professional future and discover the diversity of professions – both in Düsseldorf and in the run-up to EuroSkills through cross-border activities. 

For more information, visit: euroskills2027.com.