The national vocational skills event will head to Adelaide for 2027
Adelaide has officially been announced as the host for the 2027 WorldSkills Australia National Championships and Skills Show.
The country’s top apprentices, trainees, vocational students and skills professionals will compete across more than 60 skills categories.
The WorldSkills National Championships will be co-located with the Adelaide Careers and Employment Expo, creating a unique opportunity for visitors to not only witness world-class skills in action, but discover exciting future career opportunities through interactive events, demonstrations, and the opportunity to speak with employers and industry experts.
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Held biennially, the WorldSkills Australia National Championships and Skills Show is the nation’s largest celebration of vocational excellence. Competitors from across Australia will go head-to-head for the title of the country’s best in their respective trades and skills.
Minister Boyer was in Brisbane to attend the Skills Ministers Meeting and took the opportunity to cheer on the South Australian team competing in the Worldskills event while there. SA walked away with three gold medals, eight silver, five bronze and 11 certificates of excellence in this year’s competition.
The 2027 event in Adelaide will feature competitions in key sectors such as building and construction, manufacturing, IT, health, hospitality, and many others. Winners will have the chance to represent Australia at the 2028 WorldSkills International Competition in Aichi, Japan, taking their skills to the global stage.
South Australia has seen remarkable growth in its WorldSkills participation, with the South Australian Team (Team SA) expanding from just seven in 2023 to 63 in 2025.
For more information on WorldSkills, visit: www.worldskills.org.au