Skills Canada

New Brunswickers invited to explore careers in skilled trades through interactive exhibits

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Demographic shifts and high retirement rates are fuelling demand and an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians for rewarding careers in the skilled trades.

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  • Demographic shifts and high retirement rates are fuelling demand and an ever-growing need to recruit and train thousands more Canadians for rewarding careers in the skilled trades.
  • Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, highlighted an interactive exhibit visiting high schools and colleges across New Brunswick and giving 2,500 students the opportunity to explore careers in the skilled trades.
  • This new, interactive and dynamic exhibit provides an experience where individuals learn about different skilled trades careers, find in-demand trades where they live and discover the steps it takes to become a skilled trades worker.
  • – Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault
    "Events like these are a great way to encourage our country's future workforce to explore skilled trade careers through interactive activities.

Government of Canada invests in youth to build a stronger Canada

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in youth, so that they get the education, the experience, and the job opportunities to build a stronger Canada for generations to come.

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  • That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in youth, so that they get the education, the experience, and the job opportunities to build a stronger Canada for generations to come.
  • Skills Canada undertakes a number of promotional activities and events including Skills Canada provincial and territorial competitions, national competitions, WorldSkills competitions, and National Skilled Trades and Technology Week.
  • – Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien
    "Skills Canada has raised awareness about skilled trade careers throughout Canada for close to 30 years.
  • Skills Canada has delivered the Skills Canada National Competition across Canada over the past 29 years in over 40 skilled trades and technologies.

National Champions in 45 Skill Areas are Awarded at the 2023 Skills Canada National Competition, in Winnipeg

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Sunday, May 28, 2023
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) released the final medal results of the 2023 Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC), in Winnipeg.

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  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) released the final medal results of the 2023 Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC), in Winnipeg.
  • Over the past week, over 500 students and apprentices from across the country competed for the title of national champion in 45 Skill Areas at the RBC Convention Centre.
  • The complete list of medalists is available on the Skills Canada Website , under the results tab.
  • The 2024 Skills Canada National Competition will be held at ExpoCité , in Québec City, Québec, on May 30 and 31, 2024.

UA Canada Signs on with Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) to Support the Only National Skilled Trade and Technology Competition

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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UA Canada’s generous support will enable SCC to better promote careers in the skilled trades and technologies to students and apprentices in Canada through this important event.

Key Points: 
  • UA Canada’s generous support will enable SCC to better promote careers in the skilled trades and technologies to students and apprentices in Canada through this important event.
  • “The United Association (UA Canada) is committed to supporting apprenticeship, training, and tomorrow’s future workforce.
  • To that end, we are proud to continue as a Presenting Sponsor of the 2023 Skills Canada National Competition, in Winnipeg.
  • We look forward to engaging with government and industry representatives while witnessing the efforts of apprentices from across the country.

Cenovus Energy Signs on with Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) to Support the Only National Skilled Trade and Technology Competition

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Cenovus Energy’s generous support will enable SCC to better promote careers in the skilled trades and technologies to students and apprentices in Canada through this important event.

Key Points: 
  • Cenovus Energy’s generous support will enable SCC to better promote careers in the skilled trades and technologies to students and apprentices in Canada through this important event.
  • SCC is pleased to be working with Cenovus Energy, a Canadian-based integrated energy company, for this year’s competition.
  • “Skilled trades and technology workers are key to our industry’s success, including operating our assets safely every day,” said Susan Anderson, Cenovus Energy’s Senior Vice-President, People Services.
  • According to the Government of Canada, approximately 700,000 skilled trades workers are expected to retire in Canada by 2028, which will create a significant shortage of tradespeople in Canada.

WorldSkills Team Canada 2022 Competitor Takes Home Bronze in Heavy Vehicle Technology

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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There were 27 members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2022 who competed at this international event over the last three months, across the globe.

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  • There were 27 members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2022 who competed at this international event over the last three months, across the globe.
  • WorldSkills Team Canada 2022 won three Medals and four Medallions for Excellence.
  • In order to represent Canada at the WorldSkills Competition, competitors had to win the right through the 2022 Skills Canada National Competition, in Vancouver, this past May.
  • Skills/Comptences Canada would like to congratulate the members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2022 for their outstanding performance in their Skill Area at the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition.

Special Guests and Students Gather at Red River College Polytech, in Winnipeg, MB, to Launch the 18th National Skilled Trade and Technology Week

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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OTTAWA, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skills/Comptences Canada (SCC) is proud to launch its 18th National Skilled Trade and Technology Week (NSTTW), aimed at raising awareness to students and educators about the incredible skilled trade and technology career opportunities available across Canada.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skills/Comptences Canada (SCC) is proud to launch its 18th National Skilled Trade and Technology Week (NSTTW), aimed at raising awareness to students and educators about the incredible skilled trade and technology career opportunities available across Canada.
  • SCC hosted the official launch of NSTTW on November 1st, at Red River College Polytech, Notre Dame Campus.
  • National Skilled Trade and Technology Week raises awareness of the rewarding careers that exist in the skilled trades and technologies to Canadian youth.
  • During the week, SCCs provincial/territorial member organizations across the country will host a series of events to promote skilled trade and technology activities in Canada.

WorldSkills Team Canada 2022 Competitor Brings Home a Gold Medal in Cooking

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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Canada is participating in a total of 27 Skill Areas that are being hosted in 11 countries.

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  • Canada is participating in a total of 27 Skill Areas that are being hosted in 11 countries.
  • The 46th WorldSkills Competition was initially scheduled to be hosted in Shanghai, in October 2022.
  • Following the decision, WorldSkills Members and Global Partners began discussions on alternative opportunities for the Competitors that were preparing for WorldSkills Competition 2022.
  • WorldSkills International and its member countries and regions came together to create the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition.

WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edititon Winners Are Announced

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Saturday, October 22, 2022
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OTTAWA,Ontario, Oct. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night, at the Closing Ceremony for the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, which took place from October 18 to 20, 2022, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, the medalists in Industrial Mechanics were announced.

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  • OTTAWA,Ontario, Oct. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night, at the Closing Ceremony for the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition, which took place from October 18 to 20, 2022, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, the medalists in Industrial Mechanics were announced.
  • The 2022 WorldSkills Competition Special Edition includes 62 Skill Areas, and over 1,000 competitors from around the globe who are vying for the title of international champion.
  • In order to represent Canada at the WorldSkills Competition, competitors had to win the right through the 2022 Skills Canada National Competition, in Vancouver, this past May.
  • WorldSkills International and its member countries and regions came together to create the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition.

WorldSkills Team Canada 2022 Competitor Brings Home a Medal

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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In order to represent Canada at the WorldSkills Competition, competitors had to win the right through the 2022 Skills Canada National Competition, in Vancouver, this past May.

Key Points: 
  • In order to represent Canada at the WorldSkills Competition, competitors had to win the right through the 2022 Skills Canada National Competition, in Vancouver, this past May.
  • The 46th WorldSkills Competition was initially scheduled to be hosted in Shanghai, in October 2022.
  • Following the decision, WorldSkills Members and Global Partners began discussions on alternative opportunities for the Competitors that were preparing for WorldSkills Competition 2022.
  • WorldSkills International and its member countries and regions came together to create the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition.