Indonesia sends vocational talents to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Indonesia has dispatched a contingent to participate in the 48th WorldSkills Competition (WSC) in Shanghai, China. The delegation includes 20 competitors competing across 17 skill categories and 17 experts tasked with technical and assessment functions.

Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Fajar Riza Ul Haq, officially released the contingent in Jakarta. He emphasized that the competition serves as a benchmark for the quality of Indonesia's vocational education, allowing the nation to observe global technological trends and skill developments.

The Ministry views the event as a way to ensure vocational training remains relevant to future needs, including the integration of artificial intelligence. Despite the rise of AI, the competition highlights the continued importance of technical trades such as electricity, plumbing, and construction.