The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) and WorldSkills Namibia have announced the country’s participation in the 48th WorldSkills Competition scheduled to take place in Shanghai, China from 22 to 27 September.
Held biennially under the auspices of WorldSkills International, this year’s event aligns with the World Youth Skills Day theme of “Skills for a Shared Future,” which is observed annually on 15 July.
The event is expected to gather about 1400 youth from over 70 countries to demonstrate their skills in 64 practical vocational and technical categories, with their work judged by international experts against global industry standards.
The two organizing organisation revealed that Namibia will be participating in all three official components of the competition. In the Skills Competition, Team Namibia will represent the country across 16 skill areas, with one of the skill areas being a team trade.
Technical Delegate of WorldSkills Namibia, Sens Shoolongo, highlighted Team Namibia’s readiness for the competition, stating the team has undergone comprehensive technical preparation, including structured training, skills development and readiness assessments to ensure they are equipped for the global stage.
Meanwhile, in the WorldSkills Conference, the Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Dr Sanet Steenkamp, will join ministers from WorldSkills member countries in a high-level policy dialogue on skills development, future workforce trends, TVET transformation and the role of skills in inclusive growth and industrialisation.
The country will also participate in the WorldSkills Exhibition alongside nine other African countries, showcasing its TVET achievements, strengthening continental cooperation and positioning itself among Africa’s collective contributors to global skills development.
NTA Chief Executive and Official Delegate of WorldSkills Namibia, Erick Nenghwanya said, “Our country’s participation in WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 empowers our young people with future-ready competencies that respond to industry needs and global standards. I am confident that Team Namibia will represent the nation with professionalism, resilience and a strong commitment to excellence.”
