National Skills Competition 2026

The 11th edition of the unique and high quality Professional Skills Competitions in Albania!

General conditions for all competitions
  • You are between 16 and 25 years old (at the date of the competition).
  • You meet the specific requirements of the respective competition (see below).
  • Multiple applications for different competitions are not possible, because all competitions take place on the same days. In case of multiple applications, we only consider one submitted application as valid.
  • The competitors will be selected through the jury of the respective competition. The selection criteria are your experience in the respective field of the competition, your motivation expressed in the application form and a gender-balanced mix of participants from different regions in Albania as well as from different companies and schools.
  • Applications of participants from previous years are welcome. However, in the case of a large number of suitable new applications, those who have never participated in Albanian Skills have priority.
  • Application as well as participation is free of any charge. However, of course you must be available on the published dates and to arrive at your own expense to the event location.
Entrepreneurship & Business Development Competition

3-6 |Palace of Congress
Specific requirements

  • You have an educational background or professional experience in business development, economics, management or equivalent, etc, but other backgrounds are welcomed as well and are not excluded.
  • You have to be creative and driven towards solving complex problems.
  • You are able to understand English.

Registration | Apply now 

Hotel Reception & Restaurant Service Competition

3-6 |Palace of Congress
Specific requirements

  • You have an educational background or professional experience in tourism, hotel and restaurant services.
  • You are able to communicate in English with foreign guests.
  • Dresscode: semi-formal, smart casual (e.g. white shirt and dark pants).

Registration | Apply now 

Cooking & Pastry

26-29 October | STELA Resort
Specific requirements

  • You have an educational background or professional experience in tourism, hotel and restaurant services, cooking and pastry.
  • You should bring your own ingredients for first and second plate, and pastry including utensils.
  • You are able to communicate in English with foreign guests.
  • Dresscode: professional uniform.

Registration Registration |  Apply now  or  GastroAlb  Apply here

3-6 |Palace of Congress
Specific requirements

  • You have solid skills in graphic processing, creating and editing advertising campaigns and promotional materials.
  • You understand English. Tasks in the competition will be given in English.
  • You have to bring your own device with installed programs of your choice (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator etc.). Laptops preferred.

Registration | Apply now 

Photography Competition

3-6 |Palace of Congress
Specific requirements

  • You have solid skills and experience in digital photography.
  • You understand English. Tasks in the competition will be given in English.
  • You have to bring your own photography equipment (digital semi-professional camera, DSLR, accessories).

Registration | Apply now 

Software Development Competition

3-6 |Palace of Congress
Specific requirements

  • You have solid skills in JAVA, Python, C++, C, Javascript, C#, PHP, Go, or any other programming language of your preference.
  • You have a solid understating of programming paradigms like Object-oriented programming, Functional programming, Modular programming e.t.c.
  • You have solid skills in Data Structures and Algorithms.
  • You understand English because the tasks in the competition will be given in English.
  • You have to bring your own device with the installed IDE and development environment.(Laptop preferred).

Registration | Apply now 

Web Development Competition

3-6 |Palace of Congress
Specific requirements

  • You have solid skills in programming HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
  • You understand English. Tasks in the competition will be given in English.
  • You have to bring your own device with installed developer tools (IDE or editor) and the latest version of Firefox or Chrome (Laptop preferred).

Registration |Apply now 

Digital Marketing Competition

3-6 |Palace of Congress
Specific requirements

  • You have knowledge of strategies for social media and visual marketing for different target groups and stakeholders.
  • You have solid skills in editing and managing information in different media formats (text and images) on social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tick Tok etc.).
  • You understand English. Tasks in the competition will be given in English.
  • You have to bring your own device with installed programs of your choice (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator etc.). Laptops preferred.

Registration | Apply now 

Konkursi Parukier & Berber / Hairdressing and Barber Skills Competitions

3-6 |Palace of Congress
Njoftim mbi Konkursin

  • Në konkurs do të marrin pjesë kandidatët të cilët janë regjistruar online më datë 26 Nëntor 2023 dhe do të përzgjidhen paraprakisht nga ekipi i vlerësuesve. Emrat e konkurentëve do të shpallen brenda datës 5 Dhjetor 2023 duke u komunikuar nëpërmjet postës elektronike dhe më tej në këtë faqe zyrtare.
  • Lexoni me kujdes aplikimin dhe plotësojeni atë online.
  • Aplikimi dhe pjesëmarrja në konkurs janë falas.
  • Cdo konkurent duhet të jetë i disponueshëm në datat 14-16 Nëntor 2025 dhe të mbërrijë me shpenzimet veta në Tiranë ose në vendin e konkurimit.Ndërkohë transporti nga Tirana/qendër deri tek vendi ku do të zhvillohet konkursi /Piramidën e Tiranës do të ofrohet falas nga organizatorët.
  • Cdo konkurent duhet të sjellë me vehte mjetet e punës si edhe një model/e ose manekin.
  • Cdo pjesmarres i regjistruar duhet te lexojë me kujdes informacionet dhe të kontrollojë herëpashere postën elektronike si edhe në spam/kosh pasi e-mailet konfirmuese mund të përfundojnë në spam/kosh!
  • Të gjitha komunikimet do të bëhen me email. Prandaj është e nevojshme ta kontrolloni atë vazhdimisht.
  • Të dhënat tuaja nuk do t’i jepen askujt pa aprovimin tuaj.

Kerkesat Specifike

  • Ju jeni ndërmjet moshës 16 deri 25 vjec.
  • Duhet të keni aftësi të forta në Parukeri dhe Berber.
  • Ju duhet të sillni mjetet dhe modelin tuaj.

Regjistrimi | Apply now 

Tourist Guide Competition

3-6 |Palace of Congress
Specific requirements

  • The Tourist Guide

    Tour Manager / Tour Director / Escort

Registration | Apply now 

Electrical Installations Competition

3-6 |Palace of Congress
Specific requirements

  • Electrical installation competitions require participants to design, install, test, and troubleshoot complete electrical systems under strict time limits and safety rules.

Registration |Apply now 

Content Creation with AI Tools Competition

3-6 |Palace of Congress
Specific requirements

    • Basic knowledge of AI-powered content creation tools and their practical use for creating digital content.
    • Ability to use generative AI tools to create and edit text, images, graphics, videos and other multimedia content.
    • Ability to write effective AI prompts and refine AI-generated outputs according to a specific brief, target audience and communication objective.
    • Knowledge of visual communication and digital content creation, including composition, typography, image selection and basic graphic design principles.
    • Ability to adapt and prepare content for different digital and social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube.
    • Ability to combine AI-generated content with traditional editing and design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, CapCut, Premiere Pro or similar software.
    • Understanding of copyright, ethical use of AI, misinformation and responsible use of AI-generated content.
    • Ability to work creatively and efficiently under time constraints and follow a given creative brief.
    • English language skills are required. All competition tasks and instructions will be provided in English.
    • Participants must bring their own device with the necessary software and AI tools installed. Laptops are strongly preferred.

Registration | Apply now 

Manicure, Pedicure & Make-Up

3–6 November 2026 · Palace of Congress
New category. Nail art, make-up, and professional hygiene practices on models.

Specific requirements

    • Sanitation & Safety (#1 Priority): Competitors must completely sanitize all implements, chairs, and tables before starting. Work areas must remain immaculate. Mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) like vinyl or latex gloves must be worn during the pedicure and hair removal phases.

    • Clothing Standards: Competitors must wear professional salon uniforms (typically all-white, unbranded scrub-style tops/pants) with clean, closed-toe white shoes and full hosiery. No visible school or corporate branding is allowed. 

    • Material Integrity: All tools (cuticle nippers, files, pushers) must be pre-disinfected or brand-new. Base coats, colors, primers, and top coats are often restricted to the event’s official sponsors. [1, 2]

    • Client Consultation: Many national structures require a 3-to-5 minute mock client presentation. Competitors must introduce themselves by number, verbally present skin/nail analysis, offer product solutions, explain results, and outline home-care protocols.

Registration | Apply now 

Tailor, Fashion & Design

3–6 November 2026 · Palace of Congress
New category. From pattern to finished garment, using a sewing machine and real measurements.

Specific requirements

  • • Equipment Protocols: Competitors are assigned a standardized industrial lockstitch sewing machine, an overlocker (serger), an iron, and a vacuum pressing table. Bringing specialized, non-approved presser feet or attachments is often prohibited.
    • Fabric & Pattern Waste: Marking is heavily penalized if fabric consumption exceeds the optimized layout. Efficiency in fabric nesting (placing pattern pieces on the fabric) is a crucial metric.
    • Technical Specification Sheets: Competitors must produce highly accurate tech packs. These sheets must use standardized symbols to communicate sewing details (e.g., seam allowances, topstitch widths, zipper placements) to a theoretical production team.
    • Blind Judging: To ensure absolute fairness, names and school affiliations are hidden. Completed garments and pattern sheets are tagged with randomized competitor numbers before the judging panel enters the workspace.

Registration | Apply now 

This edition is supported by the SkillAlb project, co-financed by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation and ENGIM.