Renner Italia is the official sponsor of the Italian carpentry team – WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. A concrete commitment to support young talent, enhance skilled work, and contribute to the growth of professional competencies. The initiative represents a clear assumption of corporate social responsibility, consistent with the company’s identity, which has always been closely connected to the world of wood, manufacturing, and craftsmanship. For Renner Italia, talking about young workers means talking about the future of the country. It means recognizing that skilled manual work, technical intelligence, and the culture of well-made products are decisive resources not only for companies but for the entire system.
A concrete commitment to young people and quality work
The Italian carpentry team effectively invests in what truly builds the future: skills. In a context where the value of skilled manual work must be continuously reaffirmed, Renner Italia chooses to stand by those who turn knowledge into know-how. We have always promoted the dignity of technical professions and strengthened the link between business and education.
WorldSkills: the global benchmark for skills for over 80 years
The WorldSkills represent the most important international movement dedicated to professional skills. Active since 1946, it promotes excellence in trades, supports the development of vocational education and training systems, and contributes to global economic progress.
WorldSkills competitions, dedicated to young people aged 22 to 25, are not just contests: they are a meeting point between education systems, companies, and young talents. An ecosystem that values merit, spreads high-quality standards, and demonstrates how essential skills are for the growth of modern economies.
This is exactly the vision that Renner Italia fully shares: investing in abilities and talents means investing in the future of work and society.
There are 86 member countries in WorldSkills (Italy has been part of it since 1995). The competition sectors are:
- Construction and building technology (trades such as carpenter, stonemason, landscape gardener, tiler…)
- Manufacturing and engineering technology (CNC milling, CAD mechanical engineering, mechatronics, mobile robotics…)
- Creative arts and fashion technology (florist, graphic design, fashion technology, visual merchandising…)
- Social and personal services (baker, hairdresser, receptionist, beautician…)
- Information and communication technology (ICT specialist, web developer)
- Transport and logistics (heavy vehicle technology, freight forwarding, automotive engineering…)
WorldSkills: da oltre 80 anni il riferimento globale per le competenze
I WorldSkills rappresentano il più importante movimento internazionale dedicato alle competenze professionali. Attivo dal 1946, promuove l’eccellenza nei mestieri, sostiene lo sviluppo dei sistemi di istruzione e formazione professionale e contribuisce al progresso economico globale.
Le competizioni WorldSkills, dedicate a giovani tra i 22 e i 25 anni, non sono semplici gare: sono un punto di incontro tra sistemi educativi, imprese e giovani talenti. Un ecosistema che valorizza il merito, diffonde standard di qualità elevati e dimostra quanto le competenze siano fondamentali per la crescita delle economie moderne.
È proprio questa visione che Renner Italia condivide pienamente: investire nelle capacità e nei talenti significa investire nel futuro del lavoro e della società.
Sono 86 gli stati membri di WorldSkills (l’Italia ne fa parte dal 1995). I settori di competizione sono:
- Tecnologia delle costruzioni e dell’edilizia (mestieri come il falegname, il marmista, il giardiniere paesaggista, il piastrellista…)
- Tecnologia di produzione e ingegneria (fresatura CNC, ingegneria meccanica CAD, meccatronica, robotica mobile…)
- Arte creativa e tecnologia della moda (fiorista, design grafico, tecnologia della moda, vetrinista…)
- Professioni e servizi sociali (panettiere, acconciatore, receptionist, estetista…)
- Tecnologia dell’informazione e della comunicazione (specialista ICT, sviluppatore web)
- Trasporto e logistica (tecnologia dei veicoli pesanti, agenzia di spedizione, inegneria automobilistica…)
Carpentry: between tradition and innovation
Within WorldSkills, carpentry (cabinetmaking) represents one of the most emblematic disciplines.
The modern carpenter is a highly specialized professional who combines:
- technical design
- knowledge of materials
- execution precision
- aesthetic sensitivity
The carpenter does not simply create objects but interprets wood as a living material, transforming it into functional and design solutions.
In this context, South Tyrol plays a central role in the Italian representation. The local training system, recognized for its quality and rigor, has built over time a solid tradition capable of producing professionals ready to compete at an international level.
WorldSkills Shanghai 2026: a global challenge
The next edition of WorldSkills will take place in Shanghai from 22 to 27 September 2026 and will represent one of the most important global events in the field of professional skills.
Dozens of disciplines, hundreds of young talents from all over the world, and a direct comparison between different education and production systems: Shanghai will be the place where the value of work takes concrete form.
For Renner Italia, being part of this journey means accompanying talents throughout the entire preparation phase, not only at the final moment of the competition.
Italian talent: Jonas Wenter
In the carpentry sector, Italy will be represented by 21-year-old Jonas Wenter. Jonas, who lives in the beautiful Eggental Valley, specifically in Collepietra, represents a new generation of craftsmen: skilled, determined, and deeply connected to quality work. His journey is the result of training, daily commitment, and the ability to stand out in a highly competitive environment. His coach is Jonas Prinoth.
WorldSkills Shanghai 2026: una sfida globale
La prossima edizione dei WorldSkills si terrà a Shanghai dal 22 al 27 settembre 2026 e rappresenterà uno degli eventi più importanti a livello mondiale nel campo delle competenze professionali.
Decine di discipline, centinaia di giovani talenti provenienti da tutto il mondo e un confronto diretto tra sistemi formativi e produttivi diversi: Shanghai sarà il luogo in cui il valore del lavoro prenderà forma concreta.
Per Renner Italia, essere parte di questo percorso significa accompagnare i talenti lungo tutta la fase di preparazione, non solo nel momento finale della competizione.
Il talento italiano: Jonas Wenter
Nel settore falegnameria, l’Italia sarà rappresentata dal 21enne Jonas Wenter. Jonas, che vive nella bellissima Val d’Ega e precisamente a Collepietra, è l’espressione di una nuova generazione di artigiani: preparati, determinati e profondamente legati alla qualità del lavoro. Il suo percorso è il risultato di formazione, impegno quotidiano e capacità di distinguersi in un contesto altamente competitivo. Il suo allenatore è Jonas Prinoth.
Jonas Wenter
Young South Tyrolean talent in the carpentry sector, WorldSkills participant.
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A journey to follow: Renner tells the story of the preparation towards Shanghai
Renner Italia will follow Jonas Wenter on his journey towards WorldSkills 2026. On the website and official channels, we will share the preparation, the challenges, and the growth. Because behind this international competition there is a path made of discipline, sacrifice, and passion.
Renner Italia alongside Italian carpenters
Being a sponsor of the Italian carpentry team means reaffirming a deep connection with the world of wood. Renner Italia works every day in close contact with carpenters, craftsmen, and wood industries.
Supporting the supply chain, also through this initiative, means enhancing one of the most authentic expressions of made in Italy. Craftsmanship is not only tradition: it is innovation, research, evolution. It is a living heritage that must be supported, told, and projected into the future.
