The Championships are a national initiative designed by WorldSkills Malta, led by the National Skills Council, Malta’s lead entity within WorldSkills Europe, and delivered together with MCAST and ITS.Competitors will test themselves across 19 skills in eight sectors: Construction and Building Technology (electrical installations, refrigeration and air-conditioning); Creative Arts and Fashion (graphic design technology, and the fashion design and technology ); Information and Communication Technology (IT network systems administration, software application development, web development); Manufacturing and Engineering Technology (electronics prototyping, industrial control, Industry 4.0, mechatronics, robot systems integration, welding); Service Industry (beauty therapy, hairdressing); Transport and Logistics (automotive technology, aviation maintenance); Business Management and Commerce (business development); and Applied Sciences (chemical laboratory technology).Their purpose goes beyond medals and rankings: to celebrate excellence, showcase young talent, and highlight the value of practical and technical skills in shaping Malta’s future. For competitors, the experience is a chance to work to industry standards, build confidence and measure themselves against their peers.The Championships also aim to change how vocational education is seen. Far from being a second choice to an academic route, vocational education and training offers specialised knowledge, hands-on expertise and a direct path into rewarding careers, and employers across sectors from engineering and construction to hospitality and the creative industries increasingly look for exactly these competencies. By bringing students, educators and employers into the same space, the event gives young people greater visibility of career opportunities and gives employers the chance to engage with emerging talent.The public is welcome to watch the competitions at MCAST between 16:00 and 19:00 on Wednesday, 11 November, and between 16:00 and 18:00 on Thursday, 12 November. Entrance is free.Visitors to MCAST can watch live competitions and practical challenges, meet competitors, and see the skills shaping Malta’s economy. The doors will be open from 16:00 to 19:00 on 11 November and from 16:00 to 18:00 on 12 November, followed by an Award Ceremony on 13 November. For more information, visit worldskillsmalta.mt.