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'''WorldSkills''' organises the world championships of vocational skills,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-thrill-of-victory-in-welding-baking-and-bricklaying-1509304494|title=The Thrill of Victory in Welding, Baking and Bricklaying|first=Bill|last=Spindle|website=Esj.com|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref> and is held every two years in different parts of the world. The organisation, which also hosts conferences about vocational skills,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/technology/rebooting-higher-education-its-no-longer-one-size-fits-all|title=Rebooting higher education: It's no longer one size fits all|first=Eva|last=Prabhakar|website=Khaleejtimes.com|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref> describes itself as the global hub for skills.<ref name="worldskills.org">{{cite web|url=https://www.worldskills.org/about/worldskills/|title=Vision|website=Worldskills.org|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref>
WorldSkills brings together young people, industry, government, education, and institutions, to promote the benefits of and need for skilled trade professionals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/sustainability-report/all-stories/full-story/?storyid=f8822831-4c8c-435c-9171-8ef7a4a5568c|title=WorldSkills™ Partnerships|website=3m.com|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref> The aims of the competition include demonstrating the advantages of learning a vocational skill,<ref>[http://www.france24.com/en/worldskills-uae-boosts-prestige-trades-with-world-competition] {{dead link|date=December 2017}}</ref> and encouraging 'parity of esteem' between vocational and academic qualifications.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wam.ae/en/details/1395302638739|title=Leaders of technical and vocational education and training to gather in Abu Dhabi for WorldSkills Conference 2017|website=Wam.ae|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref>
The city of Kazan, Russia, hosted the 45th WorldSkills Competition in 2019.
At the previous event, WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, there were competitions in 51 skills areas with close to 1,300 young people taking part.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/uae/looking-for-the-world-s-best-bricklayer-and-most-perfect-plumber-at-abu-dhabi-s-skills-olympics-1.667712|title=Looking for the world's best bricklayer and most perfect plumber at Abu Dhabi's skills Olympics|website=Thenational.ae|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref> WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, took place between 15 and 18 October 2017 at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/uae/abu-dhabi-prepares-for-tens-of-thousands-of-participants-and-spectators-at-worldskills-competition-1.663215|title=Abu Dhabi prepares for tens of thousands of participants and spectators at WorldSkills competition|website=Thenational.ae|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref> The next WorldSkills Competition will be held in Kazan, Russia in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://worldskills2019.com/en/|title=WorldSkills Kazan 2019|website=worldskills2019.com|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref>
WorldSkills currently has 79 Member countries and regions,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.worldskills.org/about/members/|title=Members|website=Worldskills.org|accessdate=30 May 2018}}</ref> most of which organise national skills competitions that help to prepare the workforce and talent of today for the jobs of the future.
WorldSkills International, formerly known as the International Vocation Training Organisation (IVTO), was founded in the 1940s and emerged from a desire to create new employment opportunities for young people in some of the economies that were devastated by the [[World War II|Second World War]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://car-o-liner.com/us/training/worldskills/history-worldskills/|title=History of WorldSkills|website=car-o-liner.com|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref>
== Overview ==
Governed by an international Board of Directors and administered by the WorldSkills Secretariat, WSI's mission is "To raise the profile and recognition of skilled people, and show how important skills are in achieving economic growth and personal success."<ref name="worldskills.org"/>
Among its main objectives are:
* Promote the [[Conversation|exchange]] between young professionals from various regions of the world;
* Exchange of skills, experience and [[Technology|technological innovations]];
* Raise the understanding in governments, education and industry to the importance of skills training.
* Raise the awareness of youth and those who influence youth to the opportunities available in skilled professions.
Medals are awarded during the competition: [[gold]], [[silver]] and [[bronze]]. Medallions of Excellence are also awarded to those Competitors who achieve above-average scores in their contest areas.
==Competitions==
The WorldSkills Competition is currently held every two years.
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{{Location map~|Earth|position=|lat=45.5|long=-73.566667|label='''[[Montreal|1999]]'''}}
{{Location map~|Earth|position=|lat=37.56653|long=126.97796|label='''[[Seoul|2001]]'''}}
{{Location map~|Earth|position=|lat=60.170833|long=24.9375|label='''[[Helsinki|2005]]'''}}
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=== Previous Competitions ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Edition
! Year
! Host City
! Country
!Skills
!Countries
|-
| colspan="6" align="center" |'''''As International Vocational Training Organization (IVTO)'''''
|-
| align="center" |1
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1950|1950]]
| align="center" | [[Madrid]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |2
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1951|1951]]
| align="center" | [[Madrid]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |3
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1953|1953]]
| align="center" | [[Madrid]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |4
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1955|1955]]
| align="center" | [[Madrid]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |5
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1956|1956]]
| align="center" | [[Madrid]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |6
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1957|1957]]
| align="center" | [[Madrid]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |7
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1958|1958]]
| align="center" | [[Brussels]]
| align="left" | {{BEL}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |8
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1959|1959]]
| align="center" | [[Modena]]
| align="left" | {{ITA}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |9
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1960|1960]]
| align="center" | [[Barcelona]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |10
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1961|1961]]
| align="center" | [[Duisburg]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|West Germany}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |11
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1962|1962]]
| align="center" | [[Gijón]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |12
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1963|1963]]
| align="center" | [[Dublin]]
| align="left" | {{IRL}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |13
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1964|1964]]
| align="center" | [[Lisbon]]
| align="left" | {{POR}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |14
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1965|1965]]
| align="center" | [[Glasgow]]
| align="left" | {{GBR}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |15
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1966|1966]]
| align="center" | [[Utrecht (city)|Utrecht]]
| align="left" | {{NED}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |16
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1967|1967]]
| align="center" | [[Madrid]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |17
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1968|1968]]
| align="center" | [[Bern]]
| align="left" | {{SUI}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |18
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1969|1969]]
| align="center" | [[Brussels]]
| align="left" | {{BEL}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |19
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1970|1970]]
| align="center" | [[Tokyo]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|JPN|1947}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |20
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1971|1971]]
| align="center" | [[Gijón]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |21
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1973|1973]]
| align="center" | [[Munich]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|West Germany}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |22
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1975|1975]]
| align="center" | [[Madrid]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |23
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1977|1977]]
| align="center" | [[Utrecht (city)|Utrecht]]
| align="left" | {{NED}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |24
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1978|1978]]
| align="center" | [[Busan]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|KOR|1949}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |25
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1979|1979]]
| align="center" | [[Cork (city)|Cork]]
| align="left" | {{IRL}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |26
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1981|1981]]
| align="center" | [[Atlanta]]
| align="left" | {{USA}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |27
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1983|1983]]
| align="center" | [[Linz]]
| align="left" | {{AUT}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |28
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1985|1985]]
| align="center" | [[Osaka]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|JPN|1947}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |29
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1988|1988]]
| align="center" | [[Sydney]]
| align="left" | {{AUS}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |30
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1989|1989]]
| align="center" | [[Birmingham]]
| align="left" | {{GBR}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |31
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1991|1991]]
| align="center" | [[Amsterdam]]
| align="left" | {{NED}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |32
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1993|1993]]
| align="center" | [[Taipei]]
| align="left" | {{TPE}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |33
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1995|1995]]
| align="center" | [[Lyon]]
| align="left" | {{FRA}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |34
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1997|1997]]
| align="center" | [[St. Gallen]]
| align="left" | {{SUI}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| colspan="6" align="center"|'''''As WorldSkills International'''''
|-
| align="center" |35
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1999|1999]]
| align="center" | [[Montreal]]
| align="left" | {{CAN}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |36
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2001|2001]]
| align="center" | [[Seoul]]
| align="left" | {{KOR}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |37
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2003|2003]]
| align="center" | [[St. Gallen]]
| align="left" | {{SUI}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |38
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2005|2005]]
| align="center" | [[Helsinki]]
| align="left" | {{FIN}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |39
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2007|2007]]
| align="center" | [[Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka]]
| align="left" | {{JPN}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |40
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2009|2009]]
| align="center" | [[Calgary]]
| align="left" | {{CAN}}
| align="center" |45
| align="center" |51
|-
| align="center" |41
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2011|2011]]
| align="center" | [[London]]
| align="left" | {{GBR}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |42
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2013|2013]]
| align="center" | [[Leipzig]]
| align="left" | {{GER}}
| align="center" |
|
|-
| align="center" |43
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2015|2015]]
| align="center" | [[São Paulo]]
| align="left" | {{BRA}}
| align="center" |45
| align="center" |55
|-
| align="center" |44
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2017|2017]]
| align="center" | [[Abu Dhabi]]
| align="left" | {{UAE}}
| align="center" |51
| align="center" |59
|-
| align="center" |''45''
| align="center" | ''[[WorldSkills 2019|2019]]''
| align="center" | [[Kazan]]
| align="left" | {{RUS}}
| align="center" |56
| align="center" |63
|-
| align="center" |''46''
| align="center" | ''[[WorldSkills 2021|2021]]''
| align="center" | [[Shanghai]]
| align="left" | {{flag|China}}
| align="center" |
| align="center" |
|-
| align="center" |''47''
| align="center" | ''[[WorldSkills 2023|2023]]''
| align="center" | [[Lyon]]
| align="left" | {{flag|France}}
| align="center" |
| align="center" |
|-
| align="center" |''48''
| align="center" | ''[[WorldSkills 2025|2025]]''
| align="center" | [[Bogota]]
| align="left" | {{flag|Colombia}}
| align="center" |
| align="center" |
|-
| align="center" |''49''
| align="center" | ''[[WorldSkills 2027|2027]]''
| align="center" | [[Lausanne]]
| align="left" | {{flag|Switzerland}}
| align="center" |
| align="center" |
|}<ref name="worldskills.org1">{{cite web|url=https://www.worldskills.org/what/competitions/wsc2015/results/|title=Results|website=Worldskills.org|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://worldskillsabudhabi2017.com/en/news/results/|title=WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 Results|website=Worldskillsabudhabi2017.com|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref>
'''By country'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Country !! Competitions hosted
|-
| {{flag|Spain}} || 11 (1950, 1951, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1960, 1962, 1967, 1971, 1975)
|-
| {{flag|Netherlands}} || 3 (1966, 1977, 1991)
|-
| {{flag|Switzerland}} || 3 (1968, 1997, 2003)
|-
| {{flag|Japan}} || 3 (1970, 1985, 2007)
|-
| {{flag|United Kingdom}} || 3 (1965, 1989, 2011)
|-
| {{flag|Germany}} || 3 (1961, 1973, 2013)
|-
| {{flag|Belgium}} || 2 (1958, 1969)
|-
| {{flag|Ireland}} || 2 (1963, 1979)
|-
| {{flag|South Korea}} || 2 (1978, 2001)
|-
| {{flag|Canada}} || 2 (1999, 2009)
|-
| {{flag|France}} || 2 (1995 , ''2023'')
|-
| {{flag|Italy}} || 1 (1959)
|-
| {{flag|Portugal}} || 1 (1964)
|-
| {{flag|United States}} || 1 (1981)
|-
| {{flag|Austria}} || 1 (1983)
|-
| {{flag|Australia}} || 1 (1988)
|-
| {{flag|Chinese Taipei}} || 1 (1993)
|-
| {{flag|Finland}} || 1 (2005)
|-
| {{flag|Brazil}} || 1 (2015)
|-
| {{flag|United Arab Emirates}} || 1 (2017)
|-
| {{flag|Russia}} || 1 (''2019'')
|-
| {{flag|China}} || 1 (''2021'')
|}
=== Future Competitions ===
==== WorldSkills Kazan 2019 ====
The city of [[Kazan]], Russia, hosted the 45th WorldSkills Competition in 2019. The award was made as the result of a vote taken at the WorldSkills General Assembly meeting held in São Paulo, Brazil, 10 August 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.worldskills.org/media/news/russia-host-2019/|title=Russia to host 45th WorldSkills Competition in 2019|work=WorldSkills|access-date=2018-03-04|language=en}}</ref>
WorldSkills Kazan 2019, hosted in Russia, 29 August - 3 September 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.worldskills.org/media/news/build-worldskills-kazan-2019/|title=Build up to WorldSkills Kazan 2019|work=WorldSkills|access-date=2018-03-04|language=en}}</ref>
==== WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 ====
The 2021 WorldSkills event will be held in one of the world’s most dynamic and ambitious cities. [[Shanghai]], was confirmed as the host by the WorldSkills General Assembly in October 2017.
The slogan for WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 is “New Youth, New Skills, New Dream”. The event, which is expected to be held in late September 2021, will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in the city. The bid noted six main reasons why China want to host the event.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.worldskills.org/media/news/wsc2021-mou/|title=Signing ceremony marks the formal start of planning for WorldSkills Shanghai 2021|work=WorldSkills|access-date=2018-03-04|language=en}}</ref>
==== WorldSkills 2023 ====
Three countries are reported to be preparing bids to host WorldSkills 2023.
Japan is preparing a bid to host the event for the third time.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://annx.asianews.network/content/japan-join-bid-2023-worldskills-34531|title=Japan to join bid for 2023 WorldSkills|last=Arai|first=Susumu|date=2016-12-05|work=Asia News Network|access-date=2018-03-04|language=en}}</ref>
France is preparing a bid to host the event for the second time (after Lyon in 1995).<ref>http://www.worldskills-france.org/media/news/worldskills-competition-france-2023-la-france-candidate</ref> The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, officially announced his intention that France host WorldSkills 2023.<ref>http://www.elysee.fr/declarations/article/discours-du-president-de-la-republique-a-la-conference-des-ambassadeurs/</ref> He is committed to supporting youth, TVET and skills ever since he visited the French National Finals in Bordeaux in 2017, before he was elected President.<ref>https://en-marche.fr/articles/actualites/emmanuel-macron-olympiades-metiers-nouvelle-aquitaine</ref>
Switzerland is also joining to bid for the event for the fourth time. Basel has been chosen as the hosting city.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bs.ch/nm/2018-worldskills-2023-basel-ist-als-austragungsort-bereit-ed.html|title=WorldSkills 2023: Basel ist als Austragungsort bereit|website=www.bs.ch|language=de|access-date=2018-03-04}}</ref>
Candidate bid cities will be approved by WSI at the WorldSkills General Assembly in Amsterdam 2018, and the vote will take place at the WorldSkills General Assembly in Kazan 2019, before the competition.
=== Medals and awards ===
====2015 Medal Table====
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====2017 Medal Table====
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| gold_BRA = 7 | silver_BRA = 5 | bronze_BRA = 3
| gold_RUS = 6 | silver_RUS = 4 | bronze_RUS = 1
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====2019 Medal Table====
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| gold_BRA = 2 | silver_BRA = 5 | bronze_BRA = 6
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== Members ==
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== List of the trades represented in WorldSkills==
=== Construction and Building Technology ===
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/architectural-stonemasonry/ Architectural Stonemasonry]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/bricklaying/ Bricklaying]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/cabinetmaking/ Cabinetmaking]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/carpentry/ Carpentry]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/concrete-construction-work/ Concrete Construction Work]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/electrical-installations/ Electrical Installations]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/joinery/ Joinery]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/landscape-gardening/ Landscape Gardening]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/painting-and-decorating/ Painting and Decorating]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/plastering-and-drywall-systems/ Plastering and Drywall Systems]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/plumbing-and-heating/ Plumbing and Heating]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/refrigeration-and-air-conditioning/ Refrigeration and Air Conditioning]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/wall-and-floor-tiling/ Wall and Floor Tiling]
=== Creative Arts and Fashion ===
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/creative-arts-and-fashion/fashion-technology/ Fashion Technology]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/creative-arts-and-fashion/floristry/ Floristry]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/creative-arts-and-fashion/graphic-design-technology/ Graphic Design Technology]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/creative-arts-and-fashion/jewellery/ Jewellery]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/creative-arts-and-fashion/visual-merchandising/ Visual Merchandising/Window Dressing]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/creative-arts-and-fashion/3d-digital-game-art/ 3D Digital Game Art]
=== Information and Communication Technology ===
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/information-and-communication-technology/information-network-cabling/ Information Network Cabling]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/information-and-communication-technology/it-network-systems-administration/ IT Network Systems Administration]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/information-and-communication-technology/it-software-solutions-business/ IT Software Solutions for Business]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/information-and-communication-technology/print-media-technology/ Print Media Technology]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/information-and-communication-technology/web-design-and-development/ Web Design]
=== Manufacturing and Engineering Technology ===
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/219/ CNC Milling]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/218/ CNC Turning]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/430/ Construction Metal Work]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/228/ Electronics]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/146/ Industrial Control]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/431/ Industrial Mechanic Millwright]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/49/ Manufacturing Team Challenge]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/217/ Mechanical Engineering CAD]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/skills/id/216/ Mechatronics]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/9/ Mobile Robotics]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/385/ Plastic Die Engineering]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/126/ Polymechanics and Automation]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/337/ Prototype Modelling]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/222/ Welding]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/485/ Water Technology]
=== Social and Personal Services ===
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/128/ Bakery]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/125/ Beauty Therapy]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/245/ Cooking]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/114/ Hairdressing]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/40/ Health and Social Care]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/209/ Pâtisserie and Confectionery]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/246/ Restaurant Service]
=== Transportation and Logistics ===
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/177/ Aircraft Maintenance]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/225/ Autobody Repair]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/244/ Automobile Technology]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/247/ Car Painting]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/432/ Heavy Vehicle Maintenance]
* The list was updated to reflect the trades that are covered in WorldSkills Kazan 2019 <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://worldskills2019.com/en/event/skills/|title=Skills|website=worldskills2019.com|language=en|access-date=2018-03-06}}</ref>
==References==
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==External links==
*{{Official website|https://www.worldskills.org/}}
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'''WorldSkills''' organises the world championships of vocational skills,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-thrill-of-victory-in-welding-baking-and-bricklaying-1509304494|title=The Thrill of Victory in Welding, Baking and Bricklaying|first=Bill|last=Spindle|website=Esj.com|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref> and is held every two years in different parts of the world. The organisation, which also hosts conferences about vocational skills,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/technology/rebooting-higher-education-its-no-longer-one-size-fits-all|title=Rebooting higher education: It's no longer one size fits all|first=Eva|last=Prabhakar|website=Khaleejtimes.com|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref> describes itself as the global hub for skills.<ref name="worldskills.org">{{cite web|url=https://www.worldskills.org/about/worldskills/|title=Vision|website=Worldskills.org|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref>
WorldSkills brings together young people, industry, government, education, and institutions, to promote the benefits of and need for skilled trade professionals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/sustainability-report/all-stories/full-story/?storyid=f8822831-4c8c-435c-9171-8ef7a4a5568c|title=WorldSkills™ Partnerships|website=3m.com|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref> The aims of the competition include demonstrating the advantages of learning a vocational skill,<ref>[http://www.france24.com/en/worldskills-uae-boosts-prestige-trades-with-world-competition] {{dead link|date=December 2017}}</ref> and encouraging 'parity of esteem' between vocational and academic qualifications.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wam.ae/en/details/1395302638739|title=Leaders of technical and vocational education and training to gather in Abu Dhabi for WorldSkills Conference 2017|website=Wam.ae|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref>
The city of Kazan, Russia, hosted the 45th WorldSkills Competition in 2019.
At the previous event, WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, there were competitions in 51 skills areas with close to 1,300 young people taking part.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/uae/looking-for-the-world-s-best-bricklayer-and-most-perfect-plumber-at-abu-dhabi-s-skills-olympics-1.667712|title=Looking for the world's best bricklayer and most perfect plumber at Abu Dhabi's skills Olympics|website=Thenational.ae|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref> WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, took place between 15 and 18 October 2017 at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/uae/abu-dhabi-prepares-for-tens-of-thousands-of-participants-and-spectators-at-worldskills-competition-1.663215|title=Abu Dhabi prepares for tens of thousands of participants and spectators at WorldSkills competition|website=Thenational.ae|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref>
WorldSkills currently has 79 Member countries and regions,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.worldskills.org/about/members/|title=Members|website=Worldskills.org|accessdate=30 May 2018}}</ref> most of which organise national skills competitions that help to prepare the workforce and talent of today for the jobs of the future.
WorldSkills International, formerly known as the International Vocation Training Organisation (IVTO), was founded in the 1940s and emerged from a desire to create new employment opportunities for young people in some of the economies that were devastated by the [[World War II|Second World War]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://car-o-liner.com/us/training/worldskills/history-worldskills/|title=History of WorldSkills|website=car-o-liner.com|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref>
== Overview ==
Governed by an international Board of Directors and administered by the WorldSkills Secretariat, WSI's mission is "To raise the profile and recognition of skilled people, and show how important skills are in achieving economic growth and personal success."<ref name="worldskills.org"/>
Among its main objectives are:
* Promote the [[Conversation|exchange]] between young professionals from various regions of the world;
* Exchange of skills, experience and [[Technology|technological innovations]];
* Raise the understanding in governments, education and industry to the importance of skills training.
* Raise the awareness of youth and those who influence youth to the opportunities available in skilled professions.
Medals are awarded during the competition: [[gold]], [[silver]] and [[bronze]]. Medallions of Excellence are also awarded to those Competitors who achieve above-average scores in their contest areas.
==Competitions==
The WorldSkills Competition is currently held every two years.
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=== Previous Competitions ===
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! Year
! Host City
! Country
!Skills
!Countries
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| colspan="6" align="center" |'''''As International Vocational Training Organization (IVTO)'''''
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1950|1950]]
| align="center" | [[Madrid]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
| align="center" |
|
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| align="center" |2
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1951|1951]]
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| align="center" |
|
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| align="center" |3
| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1953|1953]]
| align="center" | [[Madrid]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1955|1955]]
| align="center" | [[Madrid]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1956|1956]]
| align="center" | [[Madrid]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1957|1957]]
| align="center" | [[Madrid]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1958|1958]]
| align="center" | [[Brussels]]
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1959|1959]]
| align="center" | [[Modena]]
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1960|1960]]
| align="center" | [[Barcelona]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1961|1961]]
| align="center" | [[Duisburg]]
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1962|1962]]
| align="center" | [[Gijón]]
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1963|1963]]
| align="center" | [[Dublin]]
| align="left" | {{IRL}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1964|1964]]
| align="center" | [[Lisbon]]
| align="left" | {{POR}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1965|1965]]
| align="center" | [[Glasgow]]
| align="left" | {{GBR}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1966|1966]]
| align="center" | [[Utrecht (city)|Utrecht]]
| align="left" | {{NED}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1967|1967]]
| align="center" | [[Madrid]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|ESP|Civil}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1968|1968]]
| align="center" | [[Bern]]
| align="left" | {{SUI}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1969|1969]]
| align="center" | [[Brussels]]
| align="left" | {{BEL}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1970|1970]]
| align="center" | [[Tokyo]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|JPN|1947}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1971|1971]]
| align="center" | [[Gijón]]
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1973|1973]]
| align="center" | [[Munich]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|West Germany}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1975|1975]]
| align="center" | [[Madrid]]
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1977|1977]]
| align="center" | [[Utrecht (city)|Utrecht]]
| align="left" | {{NED}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1978|1978]]
| align="center" | [[Busan]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|KOR|1949}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1979|1979]]
| align="center" | [[Cork (city)|Cork]]
| align="left" | {{IRL}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1981|1981]]
| align="center" | [[Atlanta]]
| align="left" | {{USA}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1983|1983]]
| align="center" | [[Linz]]
| align="left" | {{AUT}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1985|1985]]
| align="center" | [[Osaka]]
| align="left" | {{flagcountry|JPN|1947}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1988|1988]]
| align="center" | [[Sydney]]
| align="left" | {{AUS}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1989|1989]]
| align="center" | [[Birmingham]]
| align="left" | {{GBR}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1991|1991]]
| align="center" | [[Amsterdam]]
| align="left" | {{NED}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1993|1993]]
| align="center" | [[Taipei]]
| align="left" | {{TPE}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1995|1995]]
| align="center" | [[Lyon]]
| align="left" | {{FRA}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1997|1997]]
| align="center" | [[St. Gallen]]
| align="left" | {{SUI}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 1999|1999]]
| align="center" | [[Montreal]]
| align="left" | {{CAN}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2001|2001]]
| align="center" | [[Seoul]]
| align="left" | {{KOR}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2003|2003]]
| align="center" | [[St. Gallen]]
| align="left" | {{SUI}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2005|2005]]
| align="center" | [[Helsinki]]
| align="left" | {{FIN}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2007|2007]]
| align="center" | [[Shizuoka Prefecture|Shizuoka]]
| align="left" | {{JPN}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2009|2009]]
| align="center" | [[Calgary]]
| align="left" | {{CAN}}
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| align="center" |51
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2011|2011]]
| align="center" | [[London]]
| align="left" | {{GBR}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2013|2013]]
| align="center" | [[Leipzig]]
| align="left" | {{GER}}
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2015|2015]]
| align="center" | [[São Paulo]]
| align="left" | {{BRA}}
| align="center" |45
| align="center" |55
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| align="center" | [[WorldSkills 2017|2017]]
| align="center" | [[Abu Dhabi]]
| align="left" | {{UAE}}
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| align="center" |''45''
| align="center" | ''[[WorldSkills 2019|2019]]''
| align="center" | [[Kazan]]
| align="left" | {{RUS}}
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| align="center" |63
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| align="center" |''46''
| align="center" | ''[[WorldSkills 2021|2021]]''
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| align="left" | {{flag|China}}
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| align="center" |''47''
| align="center" | ''[[WorldSkills 2023|2023]]''
| align="center" | [[Lyon]]
| align="left" | {{flag|France}}
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| align="center" |''48''
| align="center" | ''[[WorldSkills 2025|2025]]''
| align="center" | [[Bogota]]
| align="left" | {{flag|Colombia}}
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| align="center" |''49''
| align="center" | ''[[WorldSkills 2027|2027]]''
| align="center" | [[Lausanne]]
| align="left" | {{flag|Switzerland}}
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|}<ref name="worldskills.org1">{{cite web|url=https://www.worldskills.org/what/competitions/wsc2015/results/|title=Results|website=Worldskills.org|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://worldskillsabudhabi2017.com/en/news/results/|title=WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 Results|website=Worldskillsabudhabi2017.com|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref>
'''By country'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Country !! Competitions hosted
|-
| {{flag|Spain}} || 11 (1950, 1951, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1960, 1962, 1967, 1971, 1975)
|-
| {{flag|Netherlands}} || 3 (1966, 1977, 1991)
|-
| {{flag|Switzerland}} || 3 (1968, 1997, 2003)
|-
| {{flag|Japan}} || 3 (1970, 1985, 2007)
|-
| {{flag|United Kingdom}} || 3 (1965, 1989, 2011)
|-
| {{flag|Germany}} || 3 (1961, 1973, 2013)
|-
| {{flag|Belgium}} || 2 (1958, 1969)
|-
| {{flag|Ireland}} || 2 (1963, 1979)
|-
| {{flag|South Korea}} || 2 (1978, 2001)
|-
| {{flag|Canada}} || 2 (1999, 2009)
|-
| {{flag|France}} || 2 (1995 , ''2023'')
|-
| {{flag|Italy}} || 1 (1959)
|-
| {{flag|Portugal}} || 1 (1964)
|-
| {{flag|United States}} || 1 (1981)
|-
| {{flag|Austria}} || 1 (1983)
|-
| {{flag|Australia}} || 1 (1988)
|-
| {{flag|Chinese Taipei}} || 1 (1993)
|-
| {{flag|Finland}} || 1 (2005)
|-
| {{flag|Brazil}} || 1 (2015)
|-
| {{flag|United Arab Emirates}} || 1 (2017)
|-
| {{flag|Russia}} || 1 (''2019'')
|-
| {{flag|China}} || 1 (''2021'')
|}
=== Future Competitions ===
==== WorldSkills Kazan 2019 ====
The city of [[Kazan]], Russia, hosted the 45th WorldSkills Competition in 2019. The award was made as the result of a vote taken at the WorldSkills General Assembly meeting held in São Paulo, Brazil, 10 August 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.worldskills.org/media/news/russia-host-2019/|title=Russia to host 45th WorldSkills Competition in 2019|work=WorldSkills|access-date=2018-03-04|language=en}}</ref>
WorldSkills Kazan 2019, hosted in Russia, 29 August - 3 September 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.worldskills.org/media/news/build-worldskills-kazan-2019/|title=Build up to WorldSkills Kazan 2019|work=WorldSkills|access-date=2018-03-04|language=en}}</ref>
==== WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 ====
The 2021 WorldSkills event will be held in one of the world’s most dynamic and ambitious cities. [[Shanghai]], was confirmed as the host by the WorldSkills General Assembly in October 2017.
The slogan for WorldSkills Shanghai 2021 is “New Youth, New Skills, New Dream”. The event, which is expected to be held in late September 2021, will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in the city. The bid noted six main reasons why China want to host the event.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.worldskills.org/media/news/wsc2021-mou/|title=Signing ceremony marks the formal start of planning for WorldSkills Shanghai 2021|work=WorldSkills|access-date=2018-03-04|language=en}}</ref>
==== WorldSkills 2023 ====
Three countries are reported to be preparing bids to host WorldSkills 2023.
Japan is preparing a bid to host the event for the third time.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://annx.asianews.network/content/japan-join-bid-2023-worldskills-34531|title=Japan to join bid for 2023 WorldSkills|last=Arai|first=Susumu|date=2016-12-05|work=Asia News Network|access-date=2018-03-04|language=en}}</ref>
France is preparing a bid to host the event for the second time (after Lyon in 1995).<ref>http://www.worldskills-france.org/media/news/worldskills-competition-france-2023-la-france-candidate</ref> The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, officially announced his intention that France host WorldSkills 2023.<ref>http://www.elysee.fr/declarations/article/discours-du-president-de-la-republique-a-la-conference-des-ambassadeurs/</ref> He is committed to supporting youth, TVET and skills ever since he visited the French National Finals in Bordeaux in 2017, before he was elected President.<ref>https://en-marche.fr/articles/actualites/emmanuel-macron-olympiades-metiers-nouvelle-aquitaine</ref>
Switzerland is also joining to bid for the event for the fourth time. Basel has been chosen as the hosting city.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bs.ch/nm/2018-worldskills-2023-basel-ist-als-austragungsort-bereit-ed.html|title=WorldSkills 2023: Basel ist als Austragungsort bereit|website=www.bs.ch|language=de|access-date=2018-03-04}}</ref>
Candidate bid cities will be approved by WSI at the WorldSkills General Assembly in Amsterdam 2018, and the vote will take place at the WorldSkills General Assembly in Kazan 2019, before the competition.
=== Medals and awards ===
====2015 Medal Table====
{{Medals table
| caption =
| host =
| flag_template =
| event =
| team =
| gold_BRA = 11 | silver_BRA = 10 | bronze_BRA = 6
| gold_KOR = 13 | silver_KOR = 7 | bronze_KOR = 5
| gold_TPE = 5 | silver_TPE = 7 | bronze_TPE = 5
| gold_SUI = 1 | silver_SUI = 7 | bronze_SUI = 5
| gold_CHN = 5 | silver_CHN = 6 | bronze_CHN = 4
| source = https://www.worldskills.org/what/competitions/wsc2015/results/
}}
====2017 Medal Table====
{{Medals table
| caption =
| host =
| flag_template =
| event =
| team =
| gold_CHN = 15 | silver_CHN = 7 | bronze_CHN = 8
| gold_KOR = 8 | silver_KOR = 8 | bronze_KOR = 8
| gold_SUI = 11 | silver_SUI = 6 | bronze_SUI = 3
| gold_BRA = 7 | silver_BRA = 5 | bronze_BRA = 3
| gold_RUS = 6 | silver_RUS = 4 | bronze_RUS = 1
| source = https://worldskillsabudhabi2017.com/en/news/results/
}}
====2019 Medal Table====
{{Medals table
| caption =
| host =
| flag_template =
| event =
| team =
| gold_CHN = 16 | silver_CHN = 14 | bronze_CHN = 5
| gold_RUS = 14 | silver_RUS = 4 | bronze_RUS = 4
| gold_KOR = 7 | silver_KOR = 6 | bronze_KOR = 2
| gold_TPE = 5| silver_TPE = 5 | bronze_TPE = 5
| gold_BRA = 2 | silver_BRA = 5 | bronze_BRA = 6
| source = https://api.worldskills.org/resources/download/11359/12543/13462
}}
== Members ==
{{Div col|colwidth=15em}}
*{{flag|Argentina}}
*{{flag|Armenia}}
*{{flag|Australia}}
*{{flag|Austria}}
*{{flag|Bahrain}}
*{{flag|Bangladesh}}
*{{flag|Barbados}}
*{{flag|Belarus}}
*{{flag|Belgium}}
*{{flag|Brazil}}
*{{flag|Brunei}}
*{{flag|Canada}}
*{{flag|Chile}}
*{{flag|China}}
*{{flag|Chinese Taipei}}
*{{flag|Colombia}}
*{{flag|Costa Rica}}
*{{flag|Croatia}}
*{{flag|Denmark}}
*{{flag|Dominican Republic}}
*{{flag|Ecuador}}
*{{flag|Egypt}}
*{{flag|Estonia}}
*{{flag|Finland}}
*{{flag|France}}
*{{flag|Fiji}}
*{{flag|Georgia}}
*{{flag|Germany}}
*{{flag|Hong Kong}}
*{{flag|Hungary}}
*{{flag|Iceland}}
*{{flag|India}}
*{{flag|Indonesia}}
*{{flag|Iran}}
*{{flag|Ireland}}
*{{flag|Israel}}
*{{flag|Italy}}
*{{flag|Jamaica}}
*{{flag|Japan}}
*{{flag|Kazakhstan}}
*{{flag|Kuwait}}
*{{flag|Latvia}}
*{{flag|Liechtenstein}}
*{{flag|Luxembourg}}
*{{flag|Macau}}
*{{flag|Malaysia}}
*{{flag|Mexico}}
*{{flag|Mongolia}}
*{{flag|Morocco}}
*{{flag|Namibia}}
*{{flag|Netherlands}}
*{{flag|New Zealand}}
*{{flag|Norway}}
*{{flag|Oman}}
*{{flag|Pakistan}}
*{{flag|Palestine}}
*{{flag|Paraguay}}
*{{flag|Philippines}}
*{{flag|Portugal}}
*{{flag|Romania}}
*{{flag|Russia}}
*{{flag|Saudi Arabia}}
*{{flag|Singapore}}
*{{flag|South Africa}}
*{{flag|South Korea}}
*{{flag|Spain}}
*{{flag|Sri Lanka}}
*{{flag|Sweden}}
*{{flag|Switzerland}}
*{{flag|Thailand}}
*{{flag|Trinidad and Tobago}}
*{{flag|Tunisia}}
*{{flag|Turkey}}
*{{flag|Ukraine}}
*{{flag|United Arab Emirates}}
*{{flag|United Kingdom}}
*{{flag|United States}}
*{{flag|Venezuela}}
*{{flag|Vietnam}}
*{{flag|Zambia}}
{{Div col end}}
== List of the trades represented in WorldSkills==
=== Construction and Building Technology ===
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/architectural-stonemasonry/ Architectural Stonemasonry]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/bricklaying/ Bricklaying]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/cabinetmaking/ Cabinetmaking]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/carpentry/ Carpentry]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/concrete-construction-work/ Concrete Construction Work]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/electrical-installations/ Electrical Installations]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/joinery/ Joinery]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/landscape-gardening/ Landscape Gardening]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/painting-and-decorating/ Painting and Decorating]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/plastering-and-drywall-systems/ Plastering and Drywall Systems]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/plumbing-and-heating/ Plumbing and Heating]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/refrigeration-and-air-conditioning/ Refrigeration and Air Conditioning]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/construction-and-building-technology/wall-and-floor-tiling/ Wall and Floor Tiling]
=== Creative Arts and Fashion ===
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/creative-arts-and-fashion/fashion-technology/ Fashion Technology]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/creative-arts-and-fashion/floristry/ Floristry]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/creative-arts-and-fashion/graphic-design-technology/ Graphic Design Technology]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/creative-arts-and-fashion/jewellery/ Jewellery]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/creative-arts-and-fashion/visual-merchandising/ Visual Merchandising/Window Dressing]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/creative-arts-and-fashion/3d-digital-game-art/ 3D Digital Game Art]
=== Information and Communication Technology ===
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/information-and-communication-technology/information-network-cabling/ Information Network Cabling]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/information-and-communication-technology/it-network-systems-administration/ IT Network Systems Administration]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/information-and-communication-technology/it-software-solutions-business/ IT Software Solutions for Business]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/information-and-communication-technology/print-media-technology/ Print Media Technology]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/what/career/skills-explained/information-and-communication-technology/web-design-and-development/ Web Design]
=== Manufacturing and Engineering Technology ===
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/219/ CNC Milling]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/218/ CNC Turning]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/430/ Construction Metal Work]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/228/ Electronics]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/146/ Industrial Control]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/431/ Industrial Mechanic Millwright]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/49/ Manufacturing Team Challenge]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/217/ Mechanical Engineering CAD]
# [https://www.worldskills.org/skills/id/216/ Mechatronics]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/9/ Mobile Robotics]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/385/ Plastic Die Engineering]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/126/ Polymechanics and Automation]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/337/ Prototype Modelling]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/222/ Welding]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/485/ Water Technology]
=== Social and Personal Services ===
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/128/ Bakery]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/125/ Beauty Therapy]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/245/ Cooking]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/114/ Hairdressing]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/40/ Health and Social Care]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/209/ Pâtisserie and Confectionery]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/246/ Restaurant Service]
=== Transportation and Logistics ===
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/177/ Aircraft Maintenance]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/225/ Autobody Repair]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/244/ Automobile Technology]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/247/ Car Painting]
# [https://worldskills.org/skills/id/432/ Heavy Vehicle Maintenance]
* The list was updated to reflect the trades that are covered in WorldSkills Kazan 2019 <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://worldskills2019.com/en/event/skills/|title=Skills|website=worldskills2019.com|language=en|access-date=2018-03-06}}</ref>
==References==
{{Reflist}}
==External links==
*{{Official website|https://www.worldskills.org/}}
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The city of Kazan, Russia, hosted the 45th WorldSkills Competition in 2019.
-At the previous event, WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, there were competitions in 51 skills areas with close to 1,300 young people taking part.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/uae/looking-for-the-world-s-best-bricklayer-and-most-perfect-plumber-at-abu-dhabi-s-skills-olympics-1.667712|title=Looking for the world's best bricklayer and most perfect plumber at Abu Dhabi's skills Olympics|website=Thenational.ae|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref> WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, took place between 15 and 18 October 2017 at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/uae/abu-dhabi-prepares-for-tens-of-thousands-of-participants-and-spectators-at-worldskills-competition-1.663215|title=Abu Dhabi prepares for tens of thousands of participants and spectators at WorldSkills competition|website=Thenational.ae|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref> The next WorldSkills Competition will be held in Kazan, Russia in 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://worldskills2019.com/en/|title=WorldSkills Kazan 2019|website=worldskills2019.com|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref>
+At the previous event, WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, there were competitions in 51 skills areas with close to 1,300 young people taking part.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/uae/looking-for-the-world-s-best-bricklayer-and-most-perfect-plumber-at-abu-dhabi-s-skills-olympics-1.667712|title=Looking for the world's best bricklayer and most perfect plumber at Abu Dhabi's skills Olympics|website=Thenational.ae|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref> WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, took place between 15 and 18 October 2017 at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenational.ae/uae/abu-dhabi-prepares-for-tens-of-thousands-of-participants-and-spectators-at-worldskills-competition-1.663215|title=Abu Dhabi prepares for tens of thousands of participants and spectators at WorldSkills competition|website=Thenational.ae|accessdate=6 December 2017}}</ref>
WorldSkills currently has 79 Member countries and regions,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.worldskills.org/about/members/|title=Members|website=Worldskills.org|accessdate=30 May 2018}}</ref> most of which organise national skills competitions that help to prepare the workforce and talent of today for the jobs of the future.
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