WorldSkills Competition in Russia 2019

Do you have skills to represent your country on an international platform? Do you want to have the opportunity to gain global exposure, expand your network of relationships and grow your career?

WorldSkills invites all skilled youth from around the world to apply for the 45th WorldSkills International Competition which will be hosted in Russia from August 22 to August 27, 2019. The competition is expected to assemble more than 1,300 young professional representing more than 70 countries who will compete in over 50 skills. It occurs every two years and is the biggest vocational education and skills excellence event in the world that truly reflects global industry. One of the main goals of the competition is to give visibility and importance to professional education as one of the true tools of socioeconomic transformation, as well as  provide leaders in industry, government and education with the opportunity to exchange information and best practices regarding industry and professional education. New ideas and processes inspire school-aged youth to dedicate themselves to technical and technological careers towards a better future.

Applicants must:

[1] Not be older than 22 in the year of the competition, while competitors in Information Network Cabling, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Team Challenge and Aircraft Maintenance must not be older than 25 years in the year of the competition

[2] Demonstrate technical abilities both individually and collectively to execute specific tasks for which they study and/or perform in their workplace

[3] Be studying, working or training in Bricklaying, Welding, Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Cooking, Restaurant Service, Plumbing & Heating, Spray Painting, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning, Electrical Installations, IT Network Systems Administration, IT Software Solutions for Business, Automobile Technology, CNC Turning, Water Technology, Auto Body Repair, Mechatronics, Mobile Robotics, Graphic Design and more

Approximately 1,000 experts will evaluate the work of competing individuals to ensure the highest quality of work is produced and properly assessed. 

Winners will receive the Albert Vidal Award which is a prestigious award, named after the founder of WorldSkills International Vocational Training Organization.

WorldSkills is the global hub for skills excellence and development. Through international cooperation and development between industry, government, organizations, and institutions, it promotes the benefits of and need for skilled professionals through grass-roots community projects, skill competitions, and knowledge exchange. It also shows how important skills education and training is for youth, industries and society by challenging young professionals around the world to become the best in the skill of their choice.