WorldSkills Greece 2026 National Skills Competition celebrates Greece’s top skills talent
WorldSkills Greece 2026 - the 3rd National Skills Competition – promoted skills excellence and highlighted the importance of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Greece, paving the way towards EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027.
At the national finals, which took place on 10 October 2026, 50 Competitors from 18 cities across Greece competed in five skills – Automobile Technology, Electrical Installations, Graphic Design Technology, Web Development, and Welding – having been selected following a preliminary qualification stage, for which there were 171 applications.
The skill competitions were held in dedicated workshops and laboratories at the 7th Laboratory Centre and the Model Vocational Upper Secondary School of Perama, in Attica, Greece, using the educational institutions’ existing technical facilities and equipment.
Engaging young people, educators and industry
Greece’s National Skills Competition 2026 engaged young people enrolled in or recently graduated from vocational education and training institutions, including vocational upper secondary schools (EPAL and PEPAL), public vocational training schools (SAEK and ESK), and post-secondary apprenticeship programmes.
It also brought together educators, trainers, industry professionals, employers, social partners and the wider educational community, promoting technical careers and the opportunities offered by TVET.
Celebrating Greece’s top talent
The Competition concluded with an awards ceremony celebrating the Competitors’ achievements. 15 outstanding young Competitors were awarded gold, silver and bronze medals across the five skills.
High profile attendees at the ceremony included Greece’s Deputy Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, the Secretary General for Vocational Education, Training and Lifelong Learning, the President of the Bodossaki Foundation, and representatives of partner organisations or sponsors.
Medallists received prizes worth €1,000 for gold, €700 for silver and €500 for bronze. An additional €1,000 prize was announced for each gold medallist, bringing the total value of the first-place award to €2,000.
A scholarship from the Hellenic Open University was also awarded to software engineer Panagiotis Georgaris, a winner of the previous National Skills Competition, and Best in Nation medal recipient at EuroSkills Herning 2025.
Pathway to EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027
WorldSkills Greece 2026 serves as the official national selection pathway towards EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027.
Gold and silver medallists in each skill in the national competition are eligible to participate in a structured training and preparation programme, running from November 2026 to September 2027. Following continuous assessment during this period, one Competitor per skill will be selected to represent Greece at EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027.
This process aims to ensure that the Greek national team is well prepared to meet European occupational standards and compete at the international level.
Olga Kafetzopoulou, Secretary General for Vocational Education, Training and Lifelong Learning, and Official Delegate of WorldSkills Greece said: "Our third National Skills Competition has showcased the talent and potential of young people across Greece, as well as the value of vocational education and training. The growing interest in participation and the expansion to five skill competitions encourage us to continue promoting technical professions and creating new opportunities for young people."
WorldSkills Greece 2026 – National Skills Competition medallists
WorldSkills Greece 2026 was organised by the Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports.