Polish vocational graduates compete at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Polish vocational graduates achieved notable results at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 competition, held from September 22 to 27. The event featured over 1,500 competitors from approximately 60 countries participating in 64 different disciplines.

Stanisław Hejduk, an alumnus of a technical school in Piotrków Trybunalski, competed in the ‘Plastering and Drywall Systems’ category. He reached the global finals after winning first place in the SkillsPoland national qualifiers and the ‘Złota Kielnia’ construction tournament.

Wojciech Kapiszka, a graduate of a school in Kościerzyna, secured sixth place globally in the renewable energy category. He also ranked second in Europe, trailing only a competitor from the United Kingdom. Kapiszka was honored with the Master’s badge in renewable energy following his performance.