2nd Timor-Leste International Skills Week

The National Institute of Workforce Development (INDMO, I.P.) is proud to announce that Timor-Leste will host the 2^nd Timor-Leste International Skills Week under the theme “Skills in Action: Driving for Global Integration”, at Dili Convention Center, 15–19 September 2025.

INDMO I.P is delighted to share that around 60 international delegates are already confirmed from England, Germany, Portugal, Italy, United Arab Emirates, China, Japan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Australia.

In total, more than 250 participants and hundreds of visitors were estimated to have participated during the landmark five-day program, which featured:

• Official announcement of Timor-Leste as Host of the 10^th WorldSkills Asia General Assembly 2025
• Official announcement of the 2026 Skills Competitions
• Testimonials from Timorese competitors and experts, sharing their experiences from the 1st Timor-Leste International Friendly Skills Competition, the 1st ASEAN Friendly Skills Competition, the 2025 Australia National Championship, and the 14th WorldSkills ASEAN Skills Competition
• Learning sessions on TVET data, digital learning, and workforce readiness
• An International Symposium on “Transforming TVET for a Connected Future: Innovation, Mobility, and Global Integration"
• MoU Signings between INDMO & HRD Corp (Malaysia) and INDMO & South Australia Skills Council (SASC)
• A four-day TVET exhibition
• Public–private bilateral meetings and stakeholder engagements to strengthen partnerships
• Educational and cultural immersion for international delegates

The historic event showcased Timor-Leste’s growing leadership in global TVET collaboration, innovation, and skills development, while strengthening partnerships that empower our workforce and connect us with the international community.