About WorldSkills

We raise the profile and recognition of skilled people, and show how important skills are in achieving economic growth.

We are a movement of change

WorldSkills has built a movement that is changing the lives of young people through skills. Our 81- member organisations reach two-thirds of the world’s population and create measurable impact at every level.

They build the confidence of millions of young people, empowering communities and fueling economies.

About
WorldSkills
International

WorldSkills International (WSI) is a not-for-profit membership association, open to agencies or bodies, which have a responsibility for promoting vocational education and training in their respective countries/regions. There are currently 81 member countries/regions. WSI operates worldwide and is politically and denominationally neutral.

WSI provides a unique means of exchange and comparison of world-class competency standards in the industrial trades and service sectors of the global economy. The continued growth of WorldSkills attests to the fact that traditional trade and craft skills, along with the newer technology multi-skilled vocations, make an essential contribution to the economic and social well-being of people everywhere.

Vision

Improving our world with the power of skills.

Mission

To raise the profile and recognition of skilled people, and show how important skills are in achieving economic growth and personal success.

Position

The global hub for skills excellence and development