Shanghai, September 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a report regarding SMG:

The 48th WorldSkills Competition concluded in Shanghai on September 27th, with approximately 1,400 young contestants from around the world gathering to compete in 64 skill categories, covering a range of fields from traditional trades to emerging technologies.

This international event, held every two years and hosted by Shanghai, showcases not only a group of the world's most outstanding young skilled talents but also reflects how rapidly changing industries are reshaping the skills required in the workplace.

A total of 7 projects in this competition have made their debut in the World Skills Competition for the first time, reflecting the growing demand for new skills in the market as technology, industry, and professions continue to evolve.

But in addition to medals and competition results, the 2026 Shanghai World Skills Competition also raised a broader question: How should vocational education keep up with the ever-changing world of work?

This issue is of particular practical significance to China. China boasts one of the largest vocational education systems in the world and is also one of the largest economies in manufacturing and services globally.

SMG Reporter Stephen Rancourt visited vocational schools, communicated with participants, educators, and officials from the WorldSkills Competition, and discussed how competition standards can be integrated into classrooms and training workshops. The report also explored why Shanghai has become a convergence point between the global standards of the WorldSkills Competition and the rapidly evolving demand for skilled talents in China.