What is Skills Canada?
Skills Canada
Our mission is to encourage and support a coordinated Pan-Canadian approach to promoting skilled careers in trades and technologies to youth and their communities.
For more information please visit: Skills Canada - promoting careers in skilled trades and technology (skillscompetencescanada.com)
Skills Canada British Columbia (SCBC) is a leader in the development of innovative, hands-on learning experiences for youth in British Columbia. By creating conditions for young people to succeed in the trades and technologies, SCBC aspires to reposition skilled work as a preferred career pathway for youth in the province. SCBC offers programming to middle school (grades 6 – 10), secondary (grades 11 – 12), and post-secondary institutions that are designed to inspire, develop, and elevate youth in skilled trades and technology careers. Each year, SCBC helps thousands of students explore rewarding careers in the skilled trades and technology sectors.
Skills Canada BC’s programs are exciting and dynamic. They foster both creativity and curiosity. Students work with their hands, make real connections with potential employers, and think creatively about problems outside of a traditional classroom setting. SCBC is proud to support the future workforce as they discover the skills that will propel them to succeed – both in their careers and in all aspects of their lives.
For more information visit: Skills Canada BC - Creating tomorrow’s skilled trades and technology leaders.
Our mission is to encourage and support a coordinated Pan-Canadian approach to promoting skilled careers in trades and technologies to youth and their communities.
For more information please visit: Skills Canada - promoting careers in skilled trades and technology (skillscompetencescanada.com)
Skills Canada British Columbia (SCBC) is a leader in the development of innovative, hands-on learning experiences for youth in British Columbia. By creating conditions for young people to succeed in the trades and technologies, SCBC aspires to reposition skilled work as a preferred career pathway for youth in the province. SCBC offers programming to middle school (grades 6 – 10), secondary (grades 11 – 12), and post-secondary institutions that are designed to inspire, develop, and elevate youth in skilled trades and technology careers. Each year, SCBC helps thousands of students explore rewarding careers in the skilled trades and technology sectors.
Skills Canada BC’s programs are exciting and dynamic. They foster both creativity and curiosity. Students work with their hands, make real connections with potential employers, and think creatively about problems outside of a traditional classroom setting. SCBC is proud to support the future workforce as they discover the skills that will propel them to succeed – both in their careers and in all aspects of their lives.
For more information visit: Skills Canada BC - Creating tomorrow’s skilled trades and technology leaders.
What is the Skills Canada Competition?
From January to March, Skills Canada BC will host its regional trades and technology competitions throughout the province, in various locations, including remote, virtual, and online. The Provincial competitions will be held around the province in May, in various locations, including remote, virtual, and online to determine Team BC for the Skills Canada National Competition. Nationals take place in May. Worlds take place the following fall.
Annual Competition CycleSkills Canada BC’s Competitions
Below is a calendar of Skills Canada BC’s Competition cycle.
Provincials 2023 The Provincials 2023 competitions will be held around the province, in various locations, including remote, virtual, and online.
Nationals 2023 The Skills Canada National competition will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 25 – 26, 2023.
WorldSkills 2023 WorldSkills 2024 will be held in Leon, France, September 10 – 15, 2024
Competition Information For information about Skills Canada BC’s competitions please contact Jamie Maxwell, Director of Competitions at: [email protected]
Below is a calendar of Skills Canada BC’s Competition cycle.
- Online Challenges (Year-Round)
- Regionals (February & March)
- Provincials (April)
- Nationals (May)
- WorldSkills 2024 (Leon, France) September 10 – 15, 2024
Provincials 2023 The Provincials 2023 competitions will be held around the province, in various locations, including remote, virtual, and online.
Nationals 2023 The Skills Canada National competition will be held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 25 – 26, 2023.
WorldSkills 2023 WorldSkills 2024 will be held in Leon, France, September 10 – 15, 2024
Competition Information For information about Skills Canada BC’s competitions please contact Jamie Maxwell, Director of Competitions at: [email protected]
KP Winners in Provincials!!
Electronics
Gold: Ayden Meinhardt – Kwantlen Park Secondary
Silver: Mark Ordinario – Kwantlen Park Secondary
Bronze: Kavish Arora – Kwantlen Park Secondary
Surrey and White Rock students bring 36 medals home from regional skills competition (surreyschools.ca)
Congratulations to Ayden who received Silver at Nationals in Winnipeg, March 2023!
Gold: Ayden Meinhardt – Kwantlen Park Secondary
Silver: Mark Ordinario – Kwantlen Park Secondary
Bronze: Kavish Arora – Kwantlen Park Secondary
Surrey and White Rock students bring 36 medals home from regional skills competition (surreyschools.ca)
Congratulations to Ayden who received Silver at Nationals in Winnipeg, March 2023!