Competitions
EuroSkills Competitions
EuroSkills is the biggest vocational education and skills excellence event in Europe.
About EuroSkills
European skills excellence
Held every two years and organised by WorldSkills Europe together with 36 Member Countries, EuroSkills brings together hundreds of young people under the age of 25 from across the continent to compete for the chance to become the Best in Europe in their chosen skill or profession.
Skills and professions featured
At EuroSkills, there are competitions and demonstrations in 40-45 skills, which are grouped into six industry sectors:
- Construction and Building Technology.
- Creative Arts and Fashion.
- Information and Communication Technology.
- Manufacturing and Engineering Technology.
- Service Industry.
- Transportation and Logistics.
The Competition
EuroSkills Competitors represent the best of their peers and are selected to compete at EuroSkills after taking part in national competitions held in their respective countries.
At EuroSkills, they must demonstrate technical abilities both individually and collectively to execute specific tasks for the skills they are studying and will perform in the future.
Competitors are challenged to complete a test project or series of projects within strict timeframes and conditions over the course of three days. The projects demand complex technical knowledge and capabilities that the young people are learning and mastering through their studies and workplace training.
Ceremonies, Medals, and Awards
EuroSkills takes place over five days, beginning with an Opening Ceremony, followed by three days of skills competitions.
The Competition concludes with a spectacular Closing Ceremony where awards including Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Best of Nation medals, and the prestigious Jos de Goey Best in Europe Award are presented.
WorldSkills Europe Experts
Around 500 WorldSkills Europe Experts from industry and the education sector accompany the Competitors at EuroSkills.
WorldSkills Europe Experts are a critical part of the EuroSkills eco-system. Each of the skill competitions at EuroSkills requires a dedicated team of specialist Experts, Workshop Managers and other volunteers in order to be staged. WorldSkills Europe Experts represent their Member country, sharing their experience in a skill, profession, or technology.
2027 competition
EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027
EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027
EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 is the tenth edition of the biennial EuroSkills Competition, the biggest vocational education and skills excellence event in Europe.
These European championships are scheduled to take place from 22-26 September 2027 at Messe Düsseldorf, and will welcome around 700 young skilled professionals to compete in 50 different vocational disciplines.
EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 marks the first time that two countries – Germany and Luxembourg – are jointly hosting a EuroSkills Competition. Guided by the motto ‘Skills! Shape Your Future’ the event aims to inspire young people in taking an active role to shape their professional future and discover the diversity of professions. This will be promoted through cross-border activities leading up to the competition.
Visitors attending EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 will be able to watch the Competitors in action and can try hands-on job-related skills at the many ‘Try-a-Skill’ demonstrations. The tens of thousands of school-aged young people who visit will be encouraged to turn their passions into a profession.
EuroSkills Düsseldorf 2027 will also mark the 20th anniversary of the founding of WorldSkills Europe, reflecting two decades of inspiring young professionals, raising skills standards, and fostering vocational excellence across Europe.