Metseruyi Tetseo, a Vocational Trainer/Senior Instructor with Lend A Hand India (LAHI), Kohima,
Nagaland recently visited WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, held from September 22 to 27 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai, China.
Tetseo was part of a group of LAHI colleagues who travelled to Shanghai to witness the international skills competition and gain exposure to global practices in vocational education and skill development.
The 48th WorldSkills Competition brought together 1,385 competitors from 68 countries and regions across 64 skill competitions, providing a global platform to showcase excellence in vocational skills, technical education and skilled professions.
During the visit, Tetseo observed a wide range of skill areas, including CNC Milling, Carpentry, Plumbing and Heating, Water Technology, Chemical Laboratory Technology, Robotics and other advanced technical and industrial skills. The competition provided valuable exposure to modern equipment, precision work, automation, digital technologies and the growing influence of Industry 4.0 in vocational education and the workplace.
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The experience highlighted the importance of strengthening hands-on learning among students, with greater emphasis on precision, safety, problem-solving, quality standards, time management and independent practical work. It also provided insights into how international approaches to skills training can be adapted to the local context of vocational education in Nagaland, even where access to advanced equipment may be limited.
Following the WorldSkills programme, the visit also included cultural and historical exposure to
Shanghai, offering an opportunity to experience the city’s unique blend of traditional Chinese heritage and modern urban development.
Visits to prominent areas and landmarks such as The Bund, Yu Garden and the historic parts of Shanghai, along with the city’s modern commercial and technological districts, provided a broader understanding of China’s culture, history, architecture and rapid development.
