The 48th WorldSkills Competition closed in Shanghai on September 27, with China topping both the gold count and team standings for a fifth time. A Chinese competitor in rail vehicle technology took the event's top individual honor, the Albert Vidal Award.
As Chinese automakers expand worldwide, a national skills competition in Shanghai highlights the growing demand for technicians who can build and repair next-generation vehicles. The event showcases how training and industry collaboration are shaping the future of mobility.
China's electric vehicle boom is creating a shortage of skilled repair technicians, with salaries doubling but positions still unfilled. The WorldSkills competition in Shanghai highlights the advanced skills needed for modern vehicles.
As electric vehicles flood Chinese roads, repair shops are struggling to hire technicians who understand both mechanics and software. At the WorldSkills competition in Shanghai, young mechanics showed why the job now demands programming skills.
As electric vehicles flood Chinese roads, a severe shortage of qualified repair technicians is emerging. Fixing an EV now demands mechanical, electrical and software skills — and training pipelines are struggling to keep up.
You've reached the end
