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With only 100 days to go, anticipation builds for EuroSkills Herning 2025, set to be the largest and most ambitious skills competition in European history.

The countdown is officially on. Only 100 days remain until the start of EuroSkills Herning 2025, the ninth edition of the European Championship of Young Professionals, and the largest ever EuroSkills Competition.

From 9–13 September 2025, the city of Herning in Denmark will host Europe’s biggest vocational education and skills excellence event, bringing together around 600 talented young professionals under the age of 25, representing 33 WorldSkills Europe Member Countries, to compete for the title of Best in Europe in their chosen skill.

Organised by WorldSkills Europe in partnership with the Ministry of Children and Education of Denmark, Herning Municipality, the Central Jutland Region, WorldSkills Denmark, and key national employer and labour organisations, EuroSkills Herning 2025 promises to be the most ambitious and forward-looking edition of the Competition to date.

A Competition Like No Other

Held at the expansive MCH Messecenter Herning, covering 110,000 square metres, the event will feature 38 official skill competitions across a wide spectrum of industries, including construction, manufacturing, ICT, fashion, hospitality, and more. In addition, the host country will showcase one Host Presentation Skill, Concrete Construction.

Over the course of three competition days (10–12 September), the Competitors will demonstrate their professional abilities and problem-solving skills through complex, real-world challenges, in front of tens of thousands of visitors, including school students, teachers, government officials, employers, and the general public.

This year’s Competition will also offer a wide range of ‘Try-a-Skill’ activities, giving visitors – especially school-aged young people – the opportunity to get hands-on with practical skills and learn about exciting career pathways in vocational education and training (VET).

Skilled for a Greener Future

The theme of EuroSkills Herning 2025 is ‘Skilled for a greener future’. As Europe accelerates efforts to build a more sustainable, climate-resilient future, the role of technical and vocational education and training has never been more critical.

EuroSkills Herning 2025 will shine a light on the essential contribution that skilled young professionals make to our societies, not only in building strong economies and inclusive communities, but also in advancing the green transition through innovation, craftsmanship, and care.

Setting New Records

EuroSkills Herning 2025 will be the largest EuroSkills Competition in history, breaking records in the number of Competitors registered and the scale of the venue. The event is expected to welcome up to 100,000 visitors, making it a celebration of skills on an unprecedented scale.

In addition to the Competition, visitors can look forward to a spectacular Opening Ceremony on 9 September, as well as the Closing Ceremony on 13 September, where medals, including Gold, Silver, Bronze, Best of Nation, and the prestigious Jos de Goey Best in Europe Award will be awarded to the most outstanding Competitors.

Join Us in Herning

With just 100 days to go, the final preparations are in full swing, and anticipation is growing across Europe. EuroSkills Herning 2025 is set to inspire, connect, and empower the next generation of skilled talent. Whether you are a future Competitor, an Expert, an educator, a business leader, a policymaker – we invite you to be part of this inspiring event.

For more information, visit: https://euroskills2025.com

The WorldSkills Portugal team at the 2nd International Competition in 1951

As WorldSkills celebrates 75 years as the global stage for skills, WorldSkills Portugal stands proudly among the founding Members, a role which continues to shape its national identity and TVET policies.

“Competing in skills is a stimulus for growth, not only professionally, but also personally. It is this purpose that drives our work.” These are the words of Ana Elisa Santos, Board Member at Portugal’s Public Employment and Vocational Training Service (IEFP, I.P.) and Official Delegate for WorldSkills Portugal.

It has been three-quarters of a century since the first international skills competition between Spain and Portugal in 1950. Since that historic event, Portugal has continued to place skills development at the heart of its national strategy for growth.

The part Portugal played in founding WorldSkills 75 years ago is not just a point of historical pride, Ana Elisa believes it is an enduring responsibility and a cornerstone of the country’s approach to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

She says, “It was true 75 years ago at the first WorldSkills Competition, and it still holds true today. Skills are the foundation of development. WorldSkills Portugal embraces its pioneering role within the WorldSkills community and aligns closely to the mission, vision, and values that drive the skills movement.”

The country’s early commitment to WorldSkills has also shaped how it engages with the international community, allowing Portugal to contribute to global conversations around skills development.

Ana Elisa believes it has opened doors to new partnerships and helped them implement innovative teaching methodologies, because they are grounded in decades of experience.

She says, “The insights we gain as a result of our role in WorldSkills are so important to us. When we are called upon to make contributions that will have an impact on national education and training policies, we are able to do so with certainty and conviction because of how we have seen skills evolve throughout the years.”

She continues, “Belonging to the WorldSkills movement broadens our horizons every day. It makes us more attentive to innovation. It gives us the opportunity to draw inspiration from the best practices of other countries. All of this has an impact on the way we relate to each other internationally. It is, without a doubt, a win-win relationship.”

For Portugal, being a WorldSkills Member means promoting lifelong learning and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Indeed, its national skills competitions exemplify how the country advances this vital legacy.

Held every two years in rotation across different regions, these events are more than just selection processes for EuroSkills and WorldSkills, they are celebrations of vocational excellence and powerful tools for aligning training with industry needs.

Ana Elisa says, “We leverage our founding role to inspire the next generation through a mix of tradition and passion. Our long experience brings wisdom, merit, competence and know-how.”

But she concludes, “the best inspiration we can give to young people who are currently deciding what to do with their future is the fact that we truly value technical professions, and that we will help them shine and succeed in their skills.”

David Hoey, CEO of WorldSkills International, reflects, “Portugal has a longstanding role in the WorldSkills movement. What began in 1950 as an ambitious effort to engage young people in vocational careers has grown into a global stage of skills excellence, innovation, and opportunity.”

As WorldSkills marks 75 years, Portugal’s voice remains clear: the vision that started the movement is as vital today as it was back then. Through thoughtful investment, national pride, and an unwavering belief in the power of skills, Portugal continues to champion the values that drive the skills movement forward.

Find out more about WorldSkills Portugal, and join WorldSkills 75th anniversary celebrations.

Join the international skills community in Dubrovnik, Croatia in October 2025 and be part of the global movement shaping the future of TVET.

WorldSkills Croatia will host an international conference on 14 October 2025 in Dubrovnik, Croatia, as a key side event of the WorldSkills General Assembly 2025 (12–17 October). 

Under the theme “Skills (r)evolution. Empowering the future with skills development and TVET”, the conference will convene international organisations, policymakers, industry leaders, educators, and youth to explore the evolving landscape of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Discussions will focus on how skills development can address global challenges through innovation and collaboration.

Confirmed speakers include:

·       Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, OECD

·       Manuela Geleng, Director for Jobs and Skills, European Commission

·       Kristine Naltchadjian, Regional Director, Coursera

The programme will feature a dynamic mix of plenary sessions and interactive workshops, covering topics such as the impact of AI and automation on the workforce, strategies for enhancing TVET adaptability, and the role of skills in fostering sustainable and circular economies.

Registration is free and open to all interested participants – not limited to attendees of the WorldSkills General Assembly. Optional packages are available, including transfers, accommodation and meals. The registration deadline is 19 May 2025.

Find the full programme and details on how to register on the WorldSkills General Assembly 2025 website.

More than 300 delegates have arrived in Herning, Denmark for the Competition Preparation Meeting (CPM) for EuroSkills Herning 2025.

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.

WorldSkills Europe extends a very warm welcome to the 300+ delegates, including those from our 33 Member Countries, as well as Workshop Management teams, Experts, Skills Advisors, and our WorldSkills Europe Sponsors and Partners.

We would also like to thank our excellent CPM hosts, the Competition Organising Team of EuroSkills Herning 2025.

EuroSkills Herning 2025 is the ninth edition of the biennial EuroSkills Competition – the biggest vocational education and skills excellence event in Europe. The event is scheduled for 9–13 September 2025 at MCH Messecenter Herning, Denmark.

The Competition will welcome up to 600 talented young professionals and apprentices from 33 countries, who will participate in 38 skill competitions for the chance to become the Best in Europe in their chosen areas of expertise. Up to 100,000 visitors from across Denmark and abroad are expected to attend.

EuroSkills Herning 2025 is organised in partnership by Denmark’s Ministry of Children and Education, Herning Municipality, the Central Jutland Region, the Danish Employers’ Association, the Trade Union Movement’s Main Organisation, WorldSkills Denmark, and WorldSkills Europe.

Learn more on the EuroSkills Herning 2025 website.

 

WorldSkills Europe is excited to announce that STABILA, the German measuring tool manufacturer, has become the newest Premium Sponsor.

Since 1889, STABILA has stood for the highest quality and innovation in measurement technology. The company offers a wide range of solutions for construction trades and is the brand of choice for millions of professionals worldwide when it comes to measuring and aligning.

STABILA’s product range includes spirit levels, electronic measuring tools, construction lasers, tape measures and rules. Every product is designed and manufactured with the utmost care. STABILA tools are renowned for their precision, but also for their toughness and durability.

STABILA has been supporting WorldSkills and EuroSkills Competitions for many years. In these Competitions, accurate work is essential, and a few millimetres can make the difference. This is why STABILA, with its robust and consistently precise measuring tools, is a perfect match for WorldSkills Europe.

As a Premium Sponsor, STABILA will support the European Championship of Young Professionals – EuroSkills – and will be equipping numerous skill competitions at the event with a wide range of measuring tools selected precisely for their needs.

Holger Binder, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, said: “WorldSkills Europe makes a valuable contribution to introducing young people to skilled trades and inspiring them. STABILA has been committed to promoting young talent in the skilled trades for years, which is why we wholeheartedly support EuroSkills.”

 

Ben Blackledge, Chair of the Board, WorldSkills Europe, said: “We are excited to welcome STABILA as a Premium Sponsor of WorldSkills Europe. This partnership represents a significant milestone in STABILA’s already impressive track-record of supporting EuroSkills and WorldSkills Competitions. STABILA’s support as a Premium Sponsor will be invaluable in helping us continue to raise standards of excellence and inspiring the next generation of skilled professionals across Europe.”

STABILA joins nine other WorldSkills Europe Sponsors and 33 Member countries that are committed to helping young people change their lives and the fortunes of their communities and countries through skills.

Learn more about STABILA.

Eleven inspiring young people have been appointed to the WorldSkills Champions Trust to advocate for skills on the global stage.

WorldSkills has announced the new WorldSkills Champions Trust – eleven exceptional young people who will serve as ambassadors for the WorldSkills movement for the next two years. Their role is to inspire the next generation of skills professionals and to showcase the value of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

The WorldSkills Champions Trust for 2025 to 2026 comprises seven new representatives alongside four returning Champions, and was selected from a record-breaking 157 applications, almost double the number of applications from 2023. 

Each representative shares a passion for skills and a commitment to excellence. They are all WorldSkills Champions having competed at either WorldSkills Kazan 2019, WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, or WorldSkills Lyon 2024. 

Each represents a different skill and comes from a different Member country or region. Together, they bring a breadth of experience which will be invaluable as they step onto the global stage for skills as the voice of youth. 

Here are the newest representatives joining WorldSkills Champions Trust 2025 to 2026 (by region):

Africa

Abraham Mundengo from Zambia, WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, Information Network Cabling

The Americas

Diego López from Costa Rica, WorldSkills Kazan 2019, IT Network Systems Administration

Asia

Jingyi Lu from China, WorldSkills Lyon 2024, Chemical Laboratory Technology

Europe

Nurit Davidowicz from Austria, WorldSkills Lyon 2024, Industry 4.0

Aapo Paunonen from Finland, WorldSkills Lyon 2024, CNC Milling

Middle East & North Africa

Leyla Valiyeva from Azerbaijan, WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, Cooking

Narmeen Almarzooqi from UAE, WorldSkills Lyon 2024, IT Software Solutions for Business

Returning for a second term are:

Africa

Mihle Mvelakubi from South Africa, WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017, Bricklaying

The Americas

Sonya Hill from Jamaica, WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, Mobile Robotics

Asia

Shweta Ratanpura from India, WorldSkills Kazan 2019, Graphic Design Technology

Oceania and ASEAN

Rachel Crawford from Australia, WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, Bakery

The WorldSkills Champions Trust representatives’ term will include a week-long Training Camp where they will gain experience in public speaking, social media content development, and media training.

Over the coming two years, these young ambassadors will take on high-profile opportunities, joining international delegations and undertaking speaking engagements at WorldSkills Partner organisations’ events including UNESCO, ILO, and the OECD, as well as leading conversations on important occasions such as World Youth Skills Day.

Within their home regions, they will build relationships with WorldSkills Members and Partners and use their experience and profile to inspire more young people to pursue a career in the skilled professions.

The WorldSkills Champions Trust 2025-2026 will also play a significant role in the journey towards WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, following in the footsteps of their predecessors who, during WorldSkills Lyon 2024, helped lead the Parade of Nations at the Opening Ceremony, presented medals at the Closing Ceremony, spoke at the WorldSkills Conference, and networked with global industry leaders. 

Shawna Bourke, Director of Marketing and Communications at WorldSkills International, celebrated this news: “Over the next two years, these eleven remarkable young people will support our work to elevate skills excellence on the global stage. They will help us make sure the needs of our next generation are heard and understood. And they will help us shape the future of skills development so our education systems and our industries remain innovative, inclusive, and responsive to the challenges of an ever-changing world.”

You can read more about WorldSkills Champions Trust and these inspiring youth ambassadors here.

 

The Villum Foundation has granted 17 million DKK (2.28 million Euros) to EuroSkills Herning 2025 to support a collaboration with Danish diversity and inclusion organisation, Divérs.

The partnership will enhance the focus on diversity within vocational education through a series of activities for participants, professionals, and companies from across Europe.

As a result, EuroSkills Herning 2025 will become more than just an educational event – it will serve as a platform for lasting change within the WorldSkills movement in Europe.

EuroSkills Herning 2025, scheduled for 9-13 September 2025, is the ninth edition of the biennial EuroSkills Competition – and the first EuroSkills to be hosted by Denmark. The event will welcome around 600 skilled young professionals under the age of 25 from 33 countries to participate in 38 different skill competitions, which cover six industry sectors: Construction and Building Technology, Creative Arts and Fashion, Information and Communication Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering Technology, Service Industry, and Transportation and Logistics. 

Up to 100,000 visitors from across Denmark and abroad are expected to attend EuroSkills Herning 2025. Such a major international event requires solid financial backing, and Villum Foundation’s grant of 17 million DKK will go toward EuroSkills Herning 2025, which will focus on the green transition in 2025, in collaboration with Divérs, an organisation working for equal opportunities for all, with a special focus on increasing diversity within technically skilled professions. According to program director Agi Csonka, both themes are important to bring forward in a European context:

“EuroSkills Herning 2025 helps strengthen interest in vocational education, and the green focus aligns well with the Villum Foundation’s priorities. We are excited to contribute to young skilled workers becoming leaders in the green transition, and by focusing on diversity, we also support even more people choosing vocational education. This benefits us both in Denmark and in Europe.”

For EuroSkills 2025, this grant is excellent news, says chairman Poul Nyrup Rasmussen:

“The generous grant from the Villum Foundation makes me particularly proud, as it allows us to host a world-class event and, in collaboration with Divérs, focus on diversity within vocational education and industries before and during the event.”

European networks

Divérs works to create equal opportunities for all and has been running its core project, Boss Ladies, since 2018, aiming to encourage more women to pursue technical vocational education, where women remain underrepresented. In collaboration with EuroSkills 2025, Divérs will build upon the methods from the Boss Ladies project. The grant will enable the establishment of a European network with ten female athletes from technical vocational fields, who will serve as role models for young women in their home countries. Together with selected Boss Ladies, Divérs will spotlight diversity through numerous events at both MCH Messecenter Herning and Skills Village (Lalandia), where the vocational athletes will stay during the event. Divérs will also use the event to establish international collaboration around the diversity agenda, continuing after the guests have returned home.

“The grant from the Villum Foundation gives Divérs the opportunity to promote diversity on European soil. We know how important communities are when you are a minority at your educational institution or workplace, and we are excited to create a community for women from across Europe. At the same time, we want to emphasise that no one should be limited in their ability to win medals at EuroSkills just because they are women. We are very proud of this grant, as it contributes to advancing our project of putting diversity on the European agenda,” says Nina Groes, Director and Founder of Divérs.

For Poul Nyrup Rasmussen, the Chairman of EuroSkills 2025, Divérs’ activities add an extra dimension to the event:

“Diversity in the labour market is a cause close to my heart, and now we have a unique opportunity to introduce the Boss Ladies role model program to more European countries. In this way, the Danish hosting of Denmark’s largest educational summit ever will gain a new dimension and leave an international mark on increasing diversity in vocational education.”

The Villum Foundation also has high expectations for what Divérs can achieve on a European level:

“Villum Foundation already supports the Boss Ladies project in Denmark, where their activities have resulted in some vocational schools almost doubling their intake of women in technical programs. It will be exciting to spread these experiences to a European context, as there is a significant need for more skilled craftsmen throughout Europe,” explains Agi Csonka.

Anyone can Try-a-Skill

Almost half of the 17 million DKK grant will be allocated to Divérs’ activities during the event, while the remaining funds will go toward the organisation of EuroSkills Herning 2025. The plan includes establishing a EuroSkills village—Skills Village—modelled on the Olympics, where athletes and delegates can stay during the Competition. Around the Competition workshop areas, there will be areas where the public can get closer to the skills and even try them out themselves.

EuroSkills Herning 2025 will take place from 9-13 September 2025 at MCH Messecenter Herning. The event is organised in partnership by Denmark’s Ministry of Children and Education, Herning Municipality, the Central Jutland Region, the Danish Employers’ Association, the Trade Union Movement’s Main Organisation, WorldSkills Denmark, and WorldSkills Europe.

For more information, visit: euroskills2025.com.

Belgium’s Startech’s Days 2024 event showcased technical, technological and scientific skills to young people and families over three days.

More than 10,500 visitors came to discover exciting technical, technological and scientific careers at Startech’s Days 2024, which took place between 17 and 19 November at WEX in Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium. 

With almost 28,000m² of exhibition and competition space, this unique event highlighted the skills and training opportunities in fields in which skilled professionals are in high demand. Families enjoyed special access on the first day, which was dedicated to discovering different skills and professions, attracting many curious visitors circulating the WEX halls. 

Belgian Skills Championship 

Startech’s Days 2024 also hosted 29 finals in the Belgian Skills Championship, in which 187 talented, young Belgian finalists and 17 international Competitors took part.

The event welcomed international delegations from Denmark, Hungary, Luxembourg, Romania, Slovenia and Sweden, as well as ministers Valérie Glatigny, Valérie Lescrenier and Jérôme Franssen, and the President of the Walloon Parliament, Willy Borsus.

Startech’s Days 2024 highlights

Alongside the Belgian Skills Championship, other highlights of the event included the ‘Visitor’s Notebook,’ an educational tool designed specifically for school groups which enhanced young visitors’ experience as they discovered new skills. The STEAM Experience provided an interactive learning space featuring members of the Diffusion des Sciences et des Techniques programme, and many visitors enjoyed Science Shows highlighting the magic of science with Fabrizio Bucella.

Celebrating the medallists in the Belgian Skills Championship

The results of the 29 Belgian Skills Championship Finals were revealed at the Startech’s Days 2024 Closing Ceremony at WEX. 82 medallists across 29 professions were honoured for their achievements, with special recognition for the three youngest Competitors to win a medal:

– Jules LOREE, aged 16, Silver medal in Cabinet Making 

– Mathieu COLYNS, aged 16, Gold medal in Plastics Processing 

– Pierre VERSTRAETE, 16, Silver medal in Computer Graphics 

Medallists hailed from different regions of Belgium – 19 from the Province of Liège (including one from the German-speaking community), 18 from Hainaut, 12 from Brussels, 11 from Flanders, 12 from the Province of Namur, seven from the Province of Luxembourg, two from Walloon Brabant, and one from France but studying in Belgium. 

Of the 89 medallists, 34 were students in secondary education, six were in dual training (IFAPME and EFP), 22 were students in higher education, 19 were already working, either as employees or self-employed, and one was unemployed. 

Team Belgium for EuroSkills Herning 2025

The Champions who will represent Team Belgium for EuroSkills Herning 2025 will be revealed on 12 December at 7pm on the WorldSkills Belgium Facebook page. 

The three medallists in each skill will be eligible for selection, and the successful candidates will be selected based on a technical assessment by the Experts, and an assessment of soft skills (motivation, stress management, willingness, and ability to learn) by the Team Leaders. 

Competitors selected for Team Belgium will have regular meetings with the Experts and Team Leaders to perfect their technical and mental training, ready to compete in EuroSkills Herning from 9-13 September 2025. 

For more information about Startech’s Days 2024, visit: worldskillsbelgium.be

 

 

With more than 10,000 visitors, it was a welcome return for the sixth edition of the WorldSkills Piemonte Professional Championships in Turin this week.

The most talented young professionals from five Italian regions were celebrated at the WorldSkills Italy Piemonte 2024 Closing Ceremony on Thursday, 24 October, for their commitment to achieving world-class excellence in their skills.

Around 130 students and apprentices from 73 technical and vocational education and training (TVET) schools and 12 companies came together at Lingotto Fair Turin from 23 to 24 October to compete for a chance to become the best of the best in 16 skill competitions at the sixth edition of the WorldSkills Italy Piemonte Professional Championships.

Competitors were accompanied and supported by 85 teachers and Experts and were also joined by international guest Competitors and Experts from other European nations (Austria, Luxembourg, and Switzerland) to compete in a wide range of skills, which included traditional vocations such as carpentry and hairdressing, modern disciplines such as mechanical engineering design CAD, and inter-disciplinary skills such as robot systems integration.

The highest performing Italian Competitors at the Championships will now be selected to compete on the national stage at the WorldSkills Italy National Championships 2025 in Bolzano, as well as having the chance to earn a spot in the national teams that will participate at EuroSkills Herning 2025 and WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

More than a Competition – inspiring students of all ages

WorldSkills Italy Piemonte 2024 was held as part of the IO LAVORO (I WORK) Fair in Turin, which is organised by Agenzia Piemonte Lavoro. In addition to staging the Championships at the Fair, the WorldSkills Piemonte team also organised a Tour of Professions for around 3,000 middle school students who visited, introducing them to the world of work through engaging Try-a-Skill activities in construction, transport and logistics, and service industry skills.

WorldSkills Piemonte also organised a dedicated Tour for visitors aged between 15 to 29 years-old, with a programme featuring careers workshops, CV writing and job application surgeries, and information sessions about Italy’s Higher Technical Institutes (ITS) and the free two-year courses that are currently offered by the Institutes.

All skill competitions

The 16 skill competitions included at WorldSkills Italy Piemonte 2024, were: 

• Autobody Repair
• Beauty Therapy
• Bricklaying
• Carpentry
• Chemical Laboratory Technician
• CNC Milling
• Fashion Design and Technology
• Graphic Design
• Hairdressing
• Hotel Reception
• Jewellery Design
• Kitchen Construction
• Mechanical Engineering Design CAD
• Pâtisserie and Confectionery
• Restaurant Service
• Robot Systems Integration.

Organisers

WorldSkills Italy Piemonte 2024 was organised by WorldSkills Piemonte and supported by 28 Sponsor and Partner companies, including WorldSkills Europe Premium Sponsors Autodesk, Fanuc, and Festool, and Skill Sponsor Mastercam, as well as many participating TVET institutions.

The Italian regions involved in WorldSkills Italy, Piemonte 2024 included Emilia-Romagna, Lombardia, Piemonte, Trentino Alto-Adige, and Veneto.

For more information about WorldSkills Italy Piemonte 2024, visit: worldskillspiemonte.it.

 

The eighth edition of Slovenia’s largest professional skills competition – SloveniaSkills 2024 – was staged as part of the MOS International Trade Fair, in the city of Celje, from 18 to 22 September 2024.

SloveniaSkills 2024 welcomed 80 of the most talented young students from across Slovenia, who competed to become national champions in 13 skill competitions.

Skills featured included: Architectural Stonemasonry, Cabinetmaking, Carpentry, Cooking, CNC Milling, Floristry, Hairdressing, ICT, Mechatronics, Painting and Decorating, Restaurant Service, Visual Merchandising, and Web Development. 

For the first time, the event also featured a demonstration of the skill Robot Systems Integration, which will be introduced as an official skill at the SloveniaSkills Competition in 2026.

SloveniaSkills 2024 concluded with a Closing Ceremony on 22 September, where medals were presented to the highest scoring Competitors.

The medalists at the Competition now have the opportunity to represent Slovenia on the European stage at EuroSkills Herning 2025, which is scheduled for 9 to 13 September 2025, in the city of Herning in Denmark.

SloveniaSkills 2024 and accompanying activities are carried out within the framework of the project “Encouraging excellence in vocational and professional education and promotional activities”, which is co-funded by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Slovenia, and the European Union – NextGenerationEU.

For more information about WorldSkills Slovenia, visit worldskills.si.