WorldSkills Lyon 2024: The global skills competition [fr]

After the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, international visitors will have another chance to discover France’s cultural and tourism heritage. From 10 to 15 September 2024, Lyon will become the world stage for skills as it hosts the 47th WorldSkills Competition.

This “Olympics for vocational skills” sees young people from all over the world compete in over 60 skills, broken down into six economic sectors, including manufacturing, information technology and hotel reception and restaurant service.

But WorldSkills is not just a celebration of technical excellence; it is part of a global movement to promote vocational skills and training. It reflects the will to promote skills and demonstrate the crucial role they play in economic success and personal fulfilment.

For these young professionals aged under 23 (or under 26 for certain skills), this competition is a unique opportunity to showcase their savoir-faire on a world stage, thus contributing to the recognition of their skills. More than a simple competition, this event is truly a window into the skills of tomorrow, acting as a lever for innovation and a response to current economic challenges.

By hosting this major competition, France is announcing to the world that “Where there is a skill, there is a way", thus celebrating the combination of youth, expertise and excellence. It is a great opportunity to highlight French technical innovations and reassert our position as a leader in vocational training.

With a few weeks to go until the 19th Francophonie Summit and the Francotech Trade Fair, these Worldskills will promote France’s interest in educational and training initiatives aimed at developing Francophone talent in strategic sectors, with a focus on young people and gender equality.