Get ready for the biggest vocational event in the Netherlands: Skills The Finals!

On 4 and 5 March 2027, the Royal Jaarbeurs n Utrecht will be transformed into an arena brimming with craftsmanship, featuring spectacular skills competitions and activities where visitors can try out different trades.

Skills The Finals is the Dutch vocational skills championship. Over 600 finalists, ranging from chefs to techies and from bricklayers to beauty experts, will compete against one another in nearly 60 vocational competitions. Working individually or as a team, they’ll be showcasing their talent. Only the very best reach the final. Come along and see these talented competitors in action!

Not only will you see young people in action during Skills The Finals, but you can also discover different careers at LOBX. LOBX is the perfect place for young people to
. Whether they want to cook, build or explore technology, LOBX offers it all in a single day. There are over 100 fun, hands-on activities spread across seven different career worlds. They can also ask questions of professionals in the field and watch skills competitions, where their peers compete for the national title. This helps them get a clearer idea of which career or further education suits them best.