WorldSkills International 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. WorldSkills International operates worldwide and is politically and denominationally neutral.

WorldSkills International 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 International 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 peoples everywhere.

As a free standing, non-political organisation WorldSkills International provides a cost effective means for international government and industry cooperation in achieving higher standards and status for vocational education and training on a worldwide basis.

Main Objectives

• Market WorldSkills International by drawing on the global efforts of Member organisations
• Position the WorldSkills Competition as the premier world event for skills recognition and advancement
• Develop a new modern identity and a flexible structure to support the global activities of WorldSkills International
• Develop strategic partnerships with selected corporate, government and non-government organisations to further the aims of WorldSkill International
• Disseminate information and share knowledge about skill standards and WorldSkills performance benchmarks, especially via the World Wide Web
• Facilitate networking among WorldSkills International Experts to develop new opportunities for skills development and innovation
• Encourage the transfer of skills, knowledge and cultural exchange between participants in WorldSkills and other young people across the world

Main Tasks

• Challenge young people, their teachers, trainers and employers to achieve world class standards of competence in commerce, services and industry, and to promote the status of vocational training
• Conduct WorldSkills Competitions in alternate years
• Promote the exchange of ideas and experience in vocational training through seminars, meetings and competitions
• Disseminate information on world class standards of competence
• Seek to motivate young people to pursue further education and training relevant to their careers
• Facilitate communication and contacts between vocational training organisations around the world
• Encourage the exchange of young professionals among the Members