Partners

Getting involved

Skills competitions develop technical skills to high levels of excellence, while fostering transversal skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving and time-management which are essential in both professional and everyday life. They bring together educators and industry experts to help shape the talent and workforce of tomorrow.

Getting involved

Who can get involved

For educators

Skills competitions support the professional growth of educators, trainers and mentors through knowledge exchange, exposure to best practices and the enhancement of specialist expertise and teaching approaches, helping them inspire learners to excel.

For young people

EuroSkills and the Malta Skills Championships enable young people to grow personally and professionally, demonstrate their abilities, build industry connections and enhance their employability as they prepare for the world of work.

For employers

Skills competitions allow businesses to engage with emerging talent, identify potential future employees and help shape the skills their sectors need. They also bring valuable expertise and fresh perspectives into the workplace.

Benefits

The benefits of getting involved

For Educators

Participating in skills competitions offers educators, trainers and mentors a valuable continuing professional development (CPD) opportunity in a practical, informal learning environment. Through hands-on experience, knowledge exchange and engagement with industry professionals and peers, they can update and extend their specialist knowledge, enhance their pedagogical skills and gain fresh perspectives to support learner development.

Benefit 01: Inspire teaching and learningGain fresh ideas and inspiration to enhance creativity and innovation in teaching, training and learning practices.

Benefit 02: Stay connected with industryKeep abreast of evolving industry practices, technologies, tools and professional standards.

Benefit 03: Expand your professional networkConnect and exchange knowledge with a growing community of educators, trainers, mentors and industry experts locally and internationally.

Benefit 04: Benchmark against international standardsCompare skills, practices and performance expectations against international benchmarks of excellence.

Benefit 05: Access international knowledge and resourcesGain exposure to international competition resources, technical knowledge and approaches that can inform teaching and training practice.

Benefit 06: Champion vocational educationAct as an ambassador for vocational education and training, showcasing the value of vocational pathways and the careers they can lead to./span>

For Young People

The Malta Skills Championships and EuroSkills challenge young people to push their boundaries, discover their potential and take their skills to new heights. Throughout the journey, competitors build on their strengths, develop new capabilities and become more confident, resilient and well-rounded individuals, ready to take on new challenges.

Benefit 01: Challenge yourself and discover your potentialBuild on your strengths, identify areas for development and discover new skills and capabilities as you work towards higher levels of performance.

Benefit 02: Learn from expertsGain insights from experienced professionals, trainers and technical experts, strengthening your technical abilities and developing valuable personal and employability skills.

Benefit 03: Connect and grow together Meet like-minded peers, exchange ideas and build lasting connections while strengthening your communication, teamwork, confidence and self-belief.

Benefit 04: Strengthen your career prospects Connect with industry professionals, gain insights into workplace expectations and develop skills that employers value, helping you prepare for future career opportunities.

Benefit 05: Champion Malta’s skills and talent Represent Malta’s vocational talent, showcase the value of vocational education and training, and inspire other young people to explore their own potential.

Benefit 06: Take your skills to the international stageGain the opportunity to experience an international competition environment, benchmark your abilities against international standards and broaden your ambitions by seeing what excellence looks like beyond Malta.

For Employers

Skills competitions bring employers, educators and emerging talent together to promote technical excellence and develop the skills needed in their workplace. By engaging with WorldSkills Malta, businesses can help shape the future workforce, strengthen collaboration with education and showcase their expertise, while creating valuable opportunities for their own employees.

Benefit 01: Connect with emerging talentEngage with skilled and motivated young people, identify potential future employees and gain insights into the next generation of talent entering your sector.

Benefit 02: Strengthen links with educationCollaborate with educators and training institutions, share industry insights and contribute perspectives that can help inform the development of relevant learning and training programmes.

Benefit 03: Help shape the future workforceContribute to developing the technical and transversal skills that businesses need, helping strengthen the connection between skills development and evolving workplace requirements.

Benefit 04: Connect with industry peersExchange knowledge, share good practices and build relationships with other businesses and professionals around common skills challenges and opportunities.

Benefit 05: Showcase your expertiseRaise your organisation’s profile by showcasing its expertise, technologies and innovative practices, while exploring opportunities to support skills competitions and champion vocational excellence.

Benefit 06: Develop your own peopleInvolve employees as competition experts, judges, mentors or trainers, enabling them to share their expertise, strengthen their professional capabilities and contribute to the development of future talent.