m .co rta be al lls ki .s w w w S kill s Ca nada Alberta REPORT TO THE C 2016 OMMU NITY SKILLS CANADA ALBERTA STAFF

Chris Browton Gord King Alison Brodie Executive Director Provincial Competition Partnership Coordinator Coordinator Mike Sury Katherine Kupchenko Manager of Programming and Becky Skopyk Event and Registration Resource Relations Education Coordinator Coordinator Alycia Pawluk Ashley Carlyle Manager of Programming and Office Coordinator Education Victoria Anderson Karen Woitas Communications Coordinator Partnership Lead

SKILLS CANADA ALBERTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Peter Lawlor Nino Belvedere Chris Laue President Apprenticeship Dean of Trades, Grande Prairie Dean of Trades, Keyano Coordinator, Southern Alberta Regional College Institute of Technology Glen van't Wout Dennis Sheppard Vice President Terry Cooke Dean, Centre for Applied Education Manager, Shell Founder, Skills Canada Management, Lethbridge Alberta and WorldSkills College Joel Gingrich International Treasurer Dave King Dean, Trades and Karen Fetterly Dean, Trades and Technologies, Red Deer Founder, Skills Canada Alberta Technologies, Lakeland College College Doug Hawkins Stacey Norman Construction Labour Relations Dennis Beaudoin Secretary of Alberta Interim Director, Trades and Technologies, Medicine Hat Vice-President, Business Malcolm Haines College Performance Solutions, Dean of Trades, NAIT Cenovus Energy Michael Kulchisky Terry Harris CEO, Quinn Contracting President, Vantage Alliance HR Inc.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

John Brosda Cheryl Pryzbilla Alberta Apprenticeship Alberta Education & Industry Training CONTENTS

Message from the President 4 24th Annual Provincial 19 Our Mandate 5 Skills Canada Competition Highlights of 2015–2016 7 High School Competitors 21 What People are Saying About SCA 8 Post Secondary Competitors 22 Leading the Skills Movement 9 Field Trip to the PSCC 24 ® Communities Building Skills 10 Try-A-Trades 25 Partners 10 Skill City 26 Volunteers 11 Girls Exploring Trades and 27 Technologies Conference Alumni 12 Team Alberta 28 Skills in the Classroom 14 WorldSkills 2017 29 Cardboard Boat Races 15 Friends of Skills Canada Alberta 30 Skills Exploration Days 16 Regional Skills Canada Competitions 17

3 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF SKILLS CANADA ALBERTA

Skills Canada Alberta (SCA) believes that Alberta’s youth should be proud of their remarkable skills, and of their commitment to the pursuit of excellence. The ever changing economic and political climates, and the tragic wildfires of 2016, resulted in a year of challenges for Alberta. The resilience and strength that the province showed during this time was truly inspiring. Despite these challenges, the young people of Alberta continue to showcase their dedication to achieving personal development and success.

As SCA celebrates its 25th year, the Skills movement continues to grow, thanks in large part to our committed community. The supporters and partners of SCA share in the belief that it is critical to ensure that Alberta’s future work force is prepared to meet the demand for skilled trade and technology workers. We will do our part by continuing to expand our reach and sphere of influence. Over the coming months SCA will focus on five strategic priorities:

++ Identify and establish additional opportunities and events to engage Alberta youth. ++ Establish mutually beneficial partnerships that align with SCA goals and objectives. ++ Expand engagement of key stakeholders in the SCA movement. ++ Demonstrate the value of SCA activities. ++ Pursue a culture of excellence. We thank our volunteers, partners, and champion teachers for their continuous support. Alberta’s industries, labour providers, educators, and government create a strong network of allies with a united vision for Alberta’s students. Their steadfast dedication to the Skills Movement provides youth with the opportunity and support they need to pursue their goals.

SCA looks forward to celebrating 25 years of leading the movement to position trade and technology careers as preferred pathways for students in Alberta. We are eager to see what the Skills Community will accomplish over the next 25 years.

Peter Lawlor President Skills Canada Alberta

4 OUR MANDATE For nearly 25 years, Skills Canada Alberta (SCA) has lead the country in positioning skilled trades and technologies as preferred career pathways for students. SCA is committed to providing students with innovative, hands on learning experiences that will help them to explore, develop, and refine their trade and technology skills. We create solid partnerships with industry, education, government, and labour to elevate youth’s perception of skilled trade and technologies, and to affect change in order to positively address stereotypes.

SCA’s flag ship event, Skill City and the Provincial Skills Canada Competition (PSCC), is Alberta’s largest interactive career exploration experience, providing a unique platform for encourage youth to pursue trade and technology careers.

In order to meet current demands and in anticipation of future trends, SCA uses a variety of programs to equip young minds with the skills that will help them succeed in a drastically changing world market. Through the Qualifying, Regional and Provincial Skills Canada Competitions, and supplementary programming including Skills in the Classroom, Girls Exploring Trades and Technologies Conference, Try-A-Trades®, Cardboard Boat Races and Professional Development Days, SCA has built a reputation for effectively reaching, inspiring and motivating Alberta youth to become masters of their chosen trade and technology career.

SCA is part of the national association, Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) which has offices in each territory and province in Canada. The Skills Movement begins at the local and provincial levels, and provides a path for students to national and international training opportunities. SCC is a member organization to WorldSkills International, connecting Canada to the global movement to enhance the skilled trades.

5 OUR MISSION

Skills Canada Alberta is a provincial, not-for-profit organization that actively promotes careers in skilled trades and technologies to Alberta youth.

OUR VISION

Skills Canada Alberta will be a model of excellence in the promotion of skilled trade and technology careers to youth in our province and in our country.

OUR GOALS

++ To improve the public perception of the importance of trade and technology based careers. ++ To promote the career path opportunities within trades and technologies. ++ To enhance the quality of technological education. ++ To develop and maintain strong links between business, education, government and labour. ++ To encourage students to recognize the value of completing secondary and post-secondary education for personal development and future employability.

6 HIGHLIGHTS OF 2015-2016

SKILLS MOVEMENT

++ 7,100 students participated in a Skills Canada Alberta (SCA) program such as the Qualifying and Regional Skills Canada Competitions, Cardboard Boat Races, or the Skills in the Classroom program. ++ Another 11,400 students were registered to take part in the Provincial Skills Canada Competition, Try-A-Trades® and the Girls Exploring Trades and Technologies Conference. ++ Connected with 6,000 students and teachers with the Skills in the Classroom program. ++ Piloted a new program geared towards Junior High students—Skills Exploration Days.

REGIONAL SKILLS CANADA COMPETITION

++ Continuation of Qualifying Competitions in Graphic Design and Photography allowing for an extra 65 students to take part in SCA programs. ++ Over 150 schools participated in 91 Regional Skills Canada Competitions.

PROVINCIAL SKILLS CANADA COMPETITION

++ Despite the downsizing of the 2016 Provincial Skills Canada Competition due to the Fort McMurray wildfire evacuations, 108 post-secondary competitors were still able to compete in 18 events held at NAIT and EvelineCharles Academy. ++ Over 10,500 students were scheduled to tour the 2016 PSCC. ++ 48 Try-A-Trades were scheduled.

SKILLS CANADA NATIONAL COMPETITION

++ 15 Team Alberta members medaled at the SCNC. ++ Team Alberta Alumni are eligible for $33,000 in Scholarships through the WorldSkills Legacy Scholarships Fund.

WORLDSKILLS INTERNATIONAL

++ 7 Albertans have qualified for a spot on Team Canada, to compete at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi, 2017.

7 WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT SCA

“The experience was amazing and it’s a once in a life time opportunity, I would love to do it again.” Zackhery Henderson, Team Alberta, Autobody Repair

“I've gained a better understanding of my field and have more confidence in my trade. The skills I can take from the experience I had with this competition are superb.” Ryley LaFrance, Team Alberta, Automation & Control

“The chance to compete against others with the same passion, and refine my skills was absolutely amazing.” Nathan Faucher, Team Alberta, Robotics

“I have learned to be confident in my skills and believe in myself that I have the knowledge and training to do well and excel.” Deanna Reynolds, Team Alberta, Industrial Mechanic/Millwright

“You guys were all amazing! Your hard work and dedication made the experience so much better!” Spencer McDonald, Team Alberta, Robotics

“The Skills Canada Alberta Team does a great job of organizing, and the event gets bigger and better every year!” Ken McKen, PTC Member, Welding

“I would like to see all schools in our Region sending students.” Dee Joly, Teacher, St. Paul Regional High School

“It's always a thrill to see the students competing at such a high level and to see them rewarded for their efforts.” John Taylor, Teacher, Matthew Halton High School

“Students will have the opportunity of learning the hands on skills needed now and into adulthood.” Earl Verbicky, CTS/CTF Instructor, Fairview High School

8 LEADING THE SKILLS MOVEMENT Skills Canada Alberta’s partners take a proactive approach to inspire students to pursue excellence.

SCA programs inspire students to turn an interest into more than a hobby, but a passion with highly transferable knowledge that leads to great careers.

A key component to Skills Canada Alberta programs is the belief that taking students out of their traditional classroom settings and surrounding them with enthusiastic professionals, is an incredibly motivating force. Transporting students to a world that celebrates their specific skills and interests in a larger than life format leaves a lasting impression that can’t be replicated in the classroom.

SKILLS CANADA COMPETITION PROGRESSION

WorldSkills Competition (held every 2 years)

Skills Canada National Competition

Provincial Skills Canada Competition

2 Qualifying & 9 Regional Technical Institute In School Selection Skills Canada Competitions Selection

Secondary Students Post-Secondary Students

9 COMMUNITIES BUILDING SKILLS In 2016, over 18,000 students registered for Skills Canada Alberta programs, representing 200 Alberta communities.

Skills Communities

Regional Skills Canada Competitions

Provincial/Regional Skills Canada Competitions

Fort McMurray

Fairview

Lac La Biche

EDMONTON

Vermilion

Red Deer

Calgary

Lethbridge Medicine Hat

10 PARTNERS SCA brings together industry, labour, education and government partners to provide the necessary funding to support our endeavours, and to ensure that students have minimal barriers to participate.

GOVERNMENT PARTNERS ELITE PARTNERS SKILLS SUPPORTERS ++ Alberta Education ++ Building Trades of Alberta ++ Stanley Black and Decker ++ Alberta Innovation and ++ Construction Labour Relations ++ Canadian Woodworker Advanced Education ++ CLAC ++ EMCO Corporation ++ Alberta Human Services ++ Fluke ++ Employment and Social SKILLS PRESENTERS ++ Johnsons Sewing Centre Development Canada ++ Imperial Oil ++ Lincoln Electric ++ AECOM ++ Praxair SKILLS CHAMPION ++ Finning ++ Masonry Contractors ++ Cenovus Energy ++ Kiewit Energy Association of Alberta ++ ATB Financial ++ North by Honeywell SKILLS LEADER ++ CSA Group ++ Schneider Electric ++ Syncrude Canada ++ Showtech SKILLS MAKERS ++ Snap-on SKILLS INNOVATORS ++ PCL Constructors Inc. ++ Waterloo Ford ++ United Association of ++ Red Deer College ++ Thomas Skinner Plumbers and Pipefitters Local ++ Alberta Motor Association ++ Haas Union 488 ++ Electrical Contractors ++ Wajax Power Systems ++ TransAlta Association of Alberta ++ MC College ++ ARCCAW ++ Sheet Metal Workers ++ Hunter Engineering ++ Suncor International Association Local #8 ++ NAIT ++ Pembina ++ Keyera Corporation ++ SAIT

11 VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are the driving force behind all Skills Canada Alberta activities. Over 750 Provincial Technical Committee (PTC) members, judges, mentors and Try-A-Trade® volunteers annually share their expertise and time to inspire youth to pursue trade and technology careers. At a regional level over 250 instructors, teachers and industry leaders host 90 individual contest areas at nine Regional Skills Canada Competitions.

The Provincial Technical Committees (PTC) that manage each of the 45 events featured at the Provincial Skills Canada Competitions as well as Try-A-Trades® are the foundation of our volunteer base. Two large PTC sessions are held each year in Red Deer to plan for the PSCC. Representatives come together each fall and spring from across the province to set the direction for each of the contest areas and foster national, provincial and regional competition project alignment.

Volunteers establish the nature of the contest, the areas of knowledge and skills to be tested, and source tools, materials and equipment required to host the competition. The competitions could not happen without them.

12 MICK MCGOWAN VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Mick McGowan is the Volunteer of the Year, in recognition of his many years of support towards Skills Canada Alberta. Mick has supported the Cabinet Making competitions on both the Provincial and National Technical Committees, and as a WorldSkills expert during his years as an SCA volunteer. Mick served as chair for the Cabinet Making committee for several years, a role he retired from to be able to represent Canada as the Joinery Expert at WorldSkills Leipzig in 2013. Prior to becoming an expert, Mick had represented Canada at three other WorldSkills International competitions; as a trainer, delegate, and workshop supervisor.

Mick has witnessed and been a part of the evolution of the Provincial Skills Canada Competition, as well as the evolution of Alberta’s place in the world of trade careers. Mick’s passion, dedication, and commitment to excellence make him a great leader, advocate, and representative of the Cabinet Making trade in Alberta, and of Canadian trades around the world.

“If you’re thinking about getting involved with Skills, don’t think about it, just do it. You’ll meet a lot of people, you’ll have a lot of fun, and you’ll learn a lot.” Mick McGowan, SAIT

PREVIOUS VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR

++ Alan Kabatoff ++ John Horn ++ Stanley Townsend ++ Todd Matsuba ++ Ray Massey ++ Brian Andrus ++ Rob Prediger ++ Ken Heather

13 ALUMNI Alumni serve as a tremendous resource to support the continued growth of Skills Canada Alberta (SCA). The Alumni program supports past competitors to serve as leaders of the Skills Movement through roles on technical committees and mentoring future champions.

BRANDON LIANG ALUMNI AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

Brandon Liang is the Alumni of the Year, an award presented to him in recognition of his outstanding attitude and results during his years competing in Skills Canada Competitions. Brandon is an incredible role model for future trades people, with his work ethic and determination to reach for his personal best. Brandon won gold at the 2014 Lakeland Regional, Provincial and National Skills Canada Competitions in Secondary Auto Service. Having scored high enough to compete in the Post-Secondary level at the WorldSkills International competition, Brandon was appointed a spot on Team Canada while he was still in high school. Continuing his education at SAIT, he went on to represent Alberta and Canada at WorldSkills Sao Paulo 2015, receiving a Medallion of Excellence.

“My advice to future competitors is to have fun along the way and never give up. Anybody can do it, as long as they push themselves and work towards their goals.” Brandon Liang, Team Canada Alumni

14 SKILLS IN THE CLASSROOM The Skills Canada Alberta team travels across Alberta, visiting schools to share information on the Skills Movement, and the benefits of trade and technology careers. Enthusiasm for the program continues to grow:

++ 5,500 students and 394 teachers were reached through 72 presentations in the 2015/2016 season. ++ Skills Alberta was exhibited and presented at many Teacher Conventions, as well as CTS events and conferences across Alberta. ++ Seven Teacher Professional Development Days were hosted for high school teachers by our Technical Volunteers. 217 teachers participated at various locations throughout Alberta. Thank you to the following committees and technical institutes for hosting a teacher focused Professional Development Session:

TRADE HOST

Auto Service NAIT

Baking SAIT

Culinary Arts NAIT

Culinary Arts NRLC & Peace Wapiti Academy

Hairstyling W.H. Croxford High School

Skills Exploration Days Edmonton &

15 CARDBOARD BOAT RACES Tape + Cardboard + Water = A great outlet for creativity, teamwork and fun for junior and senior high students. Students combine their creative minds and a limited amount of construction materials to complete the task of producing a transportation vessel that can withstand the test of both speed and strength.

In 2016, over 500 junior and senior high students creatively converted basic construction materials into robust Cardboard Boats. The challenge consisted of a single team member racing the boat across the pool. The fastest boats were then tested for their strength and ability to hold three team members for one minute.

CENTRAL CARDBOARD BOAT RACE

October 30, 2015 GH Dawe Centre Red Deer 29 Teams 116 Participants

NORTHERN CARDBOARD BOAT RACE

October 27, 2015 NAIT Edmonton 51 Teams 204 Participants

SOUTHERN CARDBOARD BOAT RACE

October 29, 2015 SAIT Polytechnic Calgary 55 Teams 220 Participants

16 17 SKILLS EXPLORATION DAYS In 2016 Skills Canada Alberta visited three junior high classrooms in Alberta during the first pilot year of our newest program for junior high students—Skills Exploration Days. This program allows SCA to introduce students to careers in the trades and technologies at a younger age, before they start to make education and career decisions.

At Skills Exploration Day, design thinking activities and hands-on building projects give students the opportunity to explore trade and technology careers in an engaging and immersive day of learning. Students will work in groups to address a problem that is relevant to their communities by designing and building a prototype. The goal is to encourage the use of empathy through design thinking, inquiry, and experiential learning.

Skills Exploration Day could not have been such a huge success without support from our partners: Trade Up and the Construction Careers Promotion Committee and Pembina.

In December 2016, SCA will host up to 400 junior high students during two Skills Exploration Days at the Edmonton EXPO Centre.

18 REGIONAL & QUALIFYING SKILLS CANADA COMPETITIONS SCA is thankful to the technical institutes, regional career development organizations and high schools that host and support our 9 Regional Skills Canada Competitions (RSCC).

With the tremendous support of our partners, in 2016 over 820 high school students participated in 91 unique events throughout Alberta.

In addition, 65 more students participated in two online Qualifying events in Photography and Graphic Design.

19 2016 REGIONAL SKILLS CANADA COMPETITIONS

REGIONAL COMPETITION HOSTS AND ORGANIZERS

Calgary SAIT Polytechnic Delmar College

Central Red Deer College Hunting Hills High School Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame

Edmonton NAIT Alberta Carpenters Training Centre MC College

Lakeland Lakeland College

North East Portage College

North West Grande Prairie Regional College Fairview High School St. Thomas More School

South East Medicine Hat College Medicine Hat High School Crescent Heights High School

South West Lethbridge College

Wood Buffalo Keyano College Fort McMurray Composite High School

20 24TH ANNUAL PROVINCIAL SKILLS CANADA COMPETITION

MAY 11-12, 2016 | EDMONTON EXPO CENTRE

During this two-day competition, secondary and post-secondary students compete in one of 45 event areas, and work on a project that has been designed by experts in that field. Many gold medalists at the PSCC are rewarded with an invitation to join Team Alberta and an opportunity to showcase their talents at the Skills Canada National Competition, with further opportunity to progress to a WorldSkills Competition.

Due to the tragic wildfires that developed in Northern Alberta, as well as the State of Emergency that was declared across the province, the Edmonton Expo Centre welcomed thousands of displaced Albertans in the first weeks of May. This situation left SCA without a venue to host our Provincial Skills Canada Competition.

After having considered all options, risks, and contingencies, all secondary events were cancelled, and 18 post-secondary events were hosted in Edmonton at NAIT and EvelineCharles Academy:

++ Aesthetics ++ Carpentry ++ Plumbing ++ Architectural Technology ++ CNC Machining ++ Precision Machining & Design ++ Culinary Arts ++ Refrigeration ++ Automation & Control ++ Electrical Installations ++ Sheet Metal Work ++ Auto Service ++ IT Network Solutions ++ Steamfitter/Pipefitter ++ Baking ++ Mechatronics ++ Welding ++ Cabinet Making

In total SCA was able to host 18 events for 108 Competitors.

All secondary competitors who advanced on to the Skills Canada National Competition were selected through a lottery system.

There were 737 competitors registered to compete in 45 events at the 2016 PSCC.

21 PARTICIPATING HIGH SCHOOLS High Schools that competed in the 2016 Regional Skills Canada Competitions and the Provincial Skills Canada Competition:

++ Academy at King Edward ++ ++ Fort Vermilion Public School ++ Alberta Distance Learning ++ Chinook High School ++ George McDougall High School Centre ++ Christ The King Junior Senior ++ Georges P Vanier School–Donnelly ++ Alberta High School of High School ++ Glendon School Fine Arts ++ Coalhurst High School ++ Glenmary School ++ Archbishop Jordan High School ++ Cold Lake High School ++ Grande Cache Community High ++ Archbishop O’Leary ++ Crescent Heights High School– School ++ Ardrossan Junior Senior Medicine Hat ++ Grande Prairie Composite High High School ++ Crowsnest Consolidated School ++ Austin O’Brien High School ++ H. A. Kostash School ++ Barrhead Composite ++ CT Centre ++ Harry Ainlay School High School ++ Daysland School ++ Henry Wise Wood High School ++ Bassano School ++ Didsbury High School ++ Highwood School ++ Bawlf School ++ Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School ++ Hilltop High School ++ Beaverlodge Regional ++ Duchess School ++ Hines Creek Composite School High School ++ E. H. Walter School ++ Holy Family + Bert Church High School + ++ Eagle Butte High School ++ Holy Rosary High School + Bev Facey Community + ++ Eastglen School ++ Holy Trinity High School ++ Ecole Beausejour ++ Holy Trinity–Fort McMurray ++ Bishop Grandin High School ++ Ecole Secondaire Beaumont ++ Holy Trinity Academy ++ Bishop McNally High School Composite High School ++ Hunting Hills High School ++ Bishop O’Byrne High School ++ Ecole Secondaire Highwood ++ Immanuel Christian ++ Blessed Oscar Romero Catholic High School High School High School ++ Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame ++ Innisfail Junior Senior ++ Bonnyville Centralized High High School High School School ++ Edwin Parr Composite ++ J A Williams High School ++ Community School ++ J Percy Page School ++ Boyle Street Education Centre + Ernest Manning High School + ++ J. J. Bowlen ++ Brooks Composite High School + Fairview and Area + ++ J. R. Robson School ++ Calmar School Learning Store ++ Jack James High School ++ Calvin Christian School ++ Fairview High School ++ ++ Camrose Composite ++ Father Lacombe School ++ Jasper Place School High School ++ Father Patrick Mercredi ++ John G Diefenbaker ++ Canmore Collegiate Community School High School ++ Cardston High School ++ Foothills Composite ++ John Paul II High School–Fort High School ++ Catholic Central High School Saskatchewan + CBe-Learn ++ + ++ Kate Andrews High School + Centennial High School ++ Fort McMurray Composite + ++ L Y Cairns School + Central Memorial High School High School + ++ Lac La Biche Outreach School ++ Charles Spencer High School ++ Fort Saskatchewan High School

22 ++ Lacombe Composite ++ Peace Wapiti Academy ++ St. Michael’s School– High School ++ Ponoka Secondary Campus Pincher Creek ++ Lakeland Regional Skills ++ Queen Elizabeth School ++ St. Paul Regional High School Canada Competition ++ Richard F Staples ++ St. Peter Centre–Learning Services ++ Lawton School Secondary School ++ St. Peter the Apostle Catholic ++ Leduc Composite High School ++ Rimbey Junior Senior High School ++ Lester B. Pearson Senior High High School ++ St. Thomas More Catholic School School ++ Roland Michener ++ St. Timothy Jr. Sr. High School ++ Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Secondary School ++ Strathcona School ++ Lindsay Thurber ++ Ross Sheppard School ++ Strathmore High School Comprehensive High School ++ Salisbury Composite ++ Sturgeon Composite ++ Livingstone School High School High School ++ Lloydminster Comprehensive ++ Savanna School ++ Thorhild Central School High School ++ Senator Gershaw School ++ Tofield School ++ Lord Beaverbrook High School ++ Sexsmith Secondary School ++ Vegreville Composite ++ Louis St. Laurent ++ South Central High School High School ++ M. E. LaZerte School ++ Spirit River Regional Academy ++ Victoria Park High School ++ Mannville School ++ Springbank Community High ++ Vilna School ++ Mary Butterworth School School ++ W P Wagner School ++ Matthew Halton High School ++ Spruce Grove Composite ++ W. G. Murdoch School ++ Mayerthorpe Junior Senior High School ++ W. R. Myers High School High School ++ St. Albert Catholic High School ++ W.H. Croxford High School ++ McCoy High School ++ St. Augustine School ++ West Central High School ++ McNally School ++ St. Francis High School ++ Westwood Community ++ Medicine Hat High School ++ St. Francis Xavier High School ++ Memorial Composite ++ St. John Bosco Grande Prairie ++ William D Cuts School High School ++ St. Joseph–Edmonton ++ William E Hay Composite ++ Michael Stembitsky School ++ St. Joseph Catholic High High School ++ Morinville Community School–Grande Prairie ++ Willow Creek Composite High School ++ St. Joseph School–Whitecourt High School ++ Mother Margaret Mary ++ St. Mary School–Westlock ++ Winston Churchill High School Catholic High School ++ St. Mary’s High School– ++ Notre Dame High School Calgary ++ Oilfields High School ++ Old Scona School ++ Paul Kane High School

23 POST-SECONDARY COMPETITORS Selection of post-secondary competitors for the Provincial Skills Canada Competition (PSCC) is done by instructors at technical institutes. By having instructors that work alongside the students, they are able to not only consider their marks, but also identify students with the attitude and aptitude to succeed at competitions.

Post-Secondary Students Representing the Following Training Providers were registered for the 2016 Provincial Skills Canada Competition:

TECHNICAL INSTITUTE COMPETED

488 Alberta Pipetrades College 1

Delmar College 1

EvelineCharles Academy 2

Grande Prairie Regional College 5

Keyano College 1

Lakeland College 6

Lethbridge College 10

Medicine Hat College 6

NAIT 63

Norquest College 1

Northern Lakes College 2

Olds College 4

Portage College 3

Red Deer College 13

SAIT 65

Total 183

24 FIELD TRIP TO PROVINCIALS 10,600 students from 136 schools were scheduled to tour the Provincial Skills Canada Competition in 2016, to gain insight into their trade and technology career options. The interactive tour allows students to step into a world of discovery, and to engage in hands-on demonstrations through Try-A-Trades®. They are inspired by the high skill level of our competitors, gaining a new appreciation for the abilities and commitment to excellence.

TRY-A-TRADE®

Try-A-Trade® demonstrations have developed into one of the most popular features of the Provincial Skills Canada Competition. A Try-A-Trade® is a simple, interactive demonstration in which participants get hands-on experience while exploring a huge variety of trades and technologies. Try-A-Trade® is a registered trademark of Skills Canada Alberta.

++ There were 48 Try-A-Trades® scheduled for the 2016 Provincial Skills Canada Competition. ++ 6 Presenting Try-A-Trade Partners: Syncrude, ARCCAW, UA Local 488, TransAlta, AECOM, Finning ++ 2 Major Try-A-Trade Partners: PCL, Red Deer College ++ 17 Supporting Try-A-Trade Partners: Northern Lakes College, PGAA, AWMAC, Medicine Hat College, MC College, Microsoft, EvelineCharles Academy, Edmonton Digital Arts College, Stanley Black & Decker, Creative Door, Portage College, Cathodic Protection Technician Committee, SafeStart, Canadian Woodworker

25 SKILL CITY

Skill City bridges the gap between students seeking career information and the leaders within the trade and technology sectors who are looking to connect with a new generation of skilled talent. The employers, colleges, training institutions, government partners, labour groups, and associations featured in Skill City demonstrate the skill level required to succeed in Alberta’s economy.

Students are transported to a world of opportunity. They walk away with an increased appreciation for the career pathways their interests can lead them to, and about the post-secondary education, attitude, and level professionalism required to pursue those pathways.

There were 63 trade and technology leaders scheduled to provide demonstrations and information at the 2016 PSCC.

26 GIRLS EXPLORING TRADES & TECHNOLOGIES CONFERENCE The Girls Exploring Trades and Technologies Conference (GETT) is an excellent opportunity for young women in schools across Alberta to discover that the trades are open to everyone. The day breaks down stereotypes and gives high school girls hands-on experiences with many trade and technology career options.

Presented in partnership with Cenovus Energy, participants meet with certified tradeswomen, apprentices, and technology experts who have pursued non-traditional careers. Their stories, experiences, and knowledge broaden the participants’ perspective on their own career opportunities, encouraging them to think big!

The GETT Conference is held in conjunction with the Provincial Skills Canada Competition. In 2016, over 150 participants from 16 schools registered to connect with 27 guest speakers and mentors. Mentors included representatives from 19 different careers which ranged from electrician to power engineer, and machinist to carpenter.

27 TEAM ALBERTA The Gold Medalists and lottery winners from the 2016 Provincial Skills Canada Competition (PSCC) became part of Team Alberta and represented the province at the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) in Moncton, New Brunswick on June 5–8. Strategic alignment of projects at the regional, provincial and national level ensured our 63 students were prepared for the increasing difficulty of competing at the next level of competition. 15 of Team Alberta’s students medaled at the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC).

The next Skills Canada National Competition is scheduled for May 31–June 3, 2017 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

WORLDSKILLS LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPS

As a legacy to WorldSkills Calgary 2009, Alberta students that participate in the Provincial Skills Canada Competition (PSCC) and join Team Alberta receive a $500 scholarship. Team Alberta members that earn a gold medal at the SCNC earn an additional $500 scholarship.

Team Canada members are eligible for up to an additional $9000 of funding for training and support.

28 WORLDSKILLS 2017 Representing Canada on the world stage is the highest level of participation in Skills Canada. WorldSkills Competitions and the momentum of the Skills Movement represent the global shift in awareness of the importance of trade and technology careers.

2016 was a qualifying year for WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017. Gold medalists and high- performing competitors qualify as a prospect and therefor will potentially compete on Team Canada. Competitors have a full year to prepare for the tremendous opportunity. At the 2016 Skills Canada National Competition in Moncton, seven members of Team Alberta qualified as Team Canada prospects. These competitors will now face the WorldSkills Canadian Trials before officially qualifying and competing at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi, 2017.

Over the next year the Experts, Trainers, and Employers will invest countless hours preparing their competitors for the international competition in the following areas.

Event Competitor School City

Aerospace Technology Alexandre Sidorchuk SAIT Calgary

Auto Service Aaron Taves NAIT Camrose

Industrial Control Ryley Lafrance NAIT Edmonton

Cabinet Making Scott Dombowsky-Oneski SAIT Rockyview

Cooking Victoria Hislop SAIT Calgary

Heavy Equipment Tanner Tendler MHC Medicine Hat Service

Plumbing Justin Fisher MHC Picture Butte

29 FRIENDS OF SKILLS CANADA ALBERTA Thank you to the following partners that provided equipment, resources and volunteers to support Skills Canada Alberta programs:

++ 3M Canada Products ++ Canadian Copper & Brass ++ Electrical Contractors ++ AECOM ++ Canadian Linen and Association of Alberta ++ Alberta Apprenticeship and Uniform Service ++ Elk Island Public Shools Industry Training ++ Canadian Welding Bureau ++ EMCO Corporation ++ Alberta Canola Producers ++ Canadian Woodworker ++ Emerson Climate Technologies ++ Alberta Construction ++ Canem Systems Ltd ++ Enbridge Pipelines Association ++ Carhartt ++ Eveline Charles Academy ++ AMA ++ Carlsons Body Shop ++ Expocrete ++ Alberta Municipal Affairs ++ Carstar Collision ++ Fair Haven Landscaping ++ Alberta Regional Council of ++ Cast Supply ++ Falcon Welding Carpenters & Allied Workers ++ CB Supplies ++ Festo ++ Amiskwaciy Academy ++ CCIF ++ Finning ++ Anamet Canada ++ CDX ++ First Truck Centre ++ Archbishop Jordan ++ CE Air ++ Formations Inc. High School ++ Cenovus Energy ++ For Trees + Argus Machine + ++ Charcut Restaurant ++ Fluke + ATB Financial + ++ Chef Hat Inc. ++ Foothills Composite + Auto Value Auto Parts + ++ Chemco Electrical High School + AWMAC + ++ CISCO ++ Gateway Mechanical Services + BASF + ++ Cimetrix ++ GF Thompson + Bishop O’Byrne High School + ++ CLAC ++ Go Auto + BJ Electric + ++ CLR ++ Government of Alberta + Bob Dale Gloves + ++ Cooper Wiring Industries ++ Government of Canada + Boilermakers Training School + ++ Copeland ++ Grande Prairie Regional + Boshart BMI + ++ Conex Rentals College + BrockWhite Construction + ++ Consulab ++ Grundfos Materials ++ CtrlShiftCreate ++ Guru Digital Arts College ++ Building Trades of Alberta ++ Custom Energized Air ++ HAAS ++ Burch Photography ++ D.A.D. Sales ++ Hardwoods ++ C & I Crossroads ++ DAHL Brothers ++ Harry Ainlay High School ++ Calgary Board of Education ++ Dermalogica ++ Henry Wise Wood High School ++ Calgary Catholic School District ++ Diesel Dynamechs Inc. ++ Hoffman ++ Calgary Separate School ++ Eastglen School ++ Hunter Engineering Company ++ Calla Hair & Est. ++ Eaton ++ I.X.L Industries ++ Camrose Composite ++ Edmonton Public Schools ++ Ideal Industries High School ++ Eecol Electric ++ Imperial Oil

30 ++ Independent Supply ++ Medicine Hat College ++ Showtech Power & Lighting ++ Inglewood Bed and Breakfast ++ Medicine Hat Public ++ Skyline Electric ++ Institutional Services School School Board ++ Snap-On Tools ++ Intermatic Inc. ++ Milwaukee Power Tools ++ Sobeys ++ IUPAT Local 177 ++ Mitutoyo ++ Social Anatomy Marketing ++ J Percy Page High School ++ Morinville Community ++ Solid Works Education ++ Jasper Place High School High School ++ South Wire Canada ++ JB Educational Consulting ++ Motorrad Performance ++ Sphere Gravity ++ Johnson’s Sewing Center ++ Myshak Sales & Rentals ++ St. Francis High School ++ Keyano College ++ NAIT ++ St. Joseph’s High School ++ Keyera ++ NAPA Auto Parts (Edmonton) ++ Kidde Canada ++ Norden Volkswagen ++ Stanley Black & Decker ++ Kiewit ++ NorQuest College ++ Stinson Catering ++ Kiwi Nurseries ++ North by Honeywell ++ Suncor ++ Klein Tools ++ North Safety Products ++ Syncrude Canada Ltd. ++ Lakeland College ++ Olds College ++ Telus ++ Land Tech Landscape ++ On Growing Works ++ TEXCAN Contractors Ltd. ++ PCL Construction ++ TD Insurance ++ Landscape Alberta Nursery ++ Pembina ++ The Co-Operators Trades Association ++ Pittsburgh Paints ++ Thermal Insulation Association ++ Leavitt Machinery ++ Pivot Point of Alberta ++ Lee Valley Tools ++ Ponoka Secondary Campus ++ Thomas Skinner ++ Lethbridge College ++ PPG Autocolor ++ TIAA ++ Lethbridge Public Board ++ Praxair ++ Toombs Inc. of Education ++ Purdy Tools ++ ToonBoom Animation Inc. ++ LCN ++ Quinn Contracting Ltd. ++ TransAlta ++ Lincoln Electric ++ Ray-Nor Painting and ++ TSM Services ++ LKQ Corporation Decorating ++ UA Local 488 ++ Lloydminster Comprehensive ++ Real Canadian Superstore ++ Ultimate Renovations Ltd. High School ++ Red Deer Catholic Board ++ Union Tractor ++ Local 110—International of Education ++ Uniram Association of Heat ++ Red Deer Public ++ University of Alberta + and Frost Insulators and School Division + ++ Uponor Asbestos Workers + Red Deer College + ++ Viper Sales and Marketing ++ Local 488 Pipetrades + Refrigerative Supply + ++ Wajax Power Systems Training Centre + Renaissance Landscapes + ++ Walls Alive ++ Lockerbie + Ricoh + ++ Waterloo Ford ++ Lord Beaverbrook High School + Ridgid Tool Company + ++ Weyerhaeuser ++ Lost Dog Developments Inc. + Rockyview School Division + ++ Whitecap Motors ++ Luda’s Impressions + Ross Sheppard High School + ++ Wild Rose School Division ++ Madsens Custom Cabinets + SAIT Polytechnic + ++ WP Wagner School ++ Masonry Contractors ++ Sandvik Coromant Association of Alberta ++ SATA + Matchworks Wood Products Inc. + ++ SazModel + Maxis Tools + ++ Schneider + MCA Alberta + ++ Sheet Metal Contractors ++ MC College Association of Alberta ++ McKenna Agencies ++ Sheet Metal Workers Local 8 ++ McKillican

31 KEY DATES 2016–2017

Southern Cardboard Boat Race October 18, 2016 | Calgary

Red Deer Cardboard Boat Race October 19, 2016 | Red Deer

Northern Cardboard Boat Race October 24, 2016 | Edmonton

Skills Exploration Days December of 2016 | Edmonton Regional Skills Canada Competitions Spring of 2017 | Nine Communities Across Alberta

Provincial Skills Canada Competition & Skill City May 10–11, 2017 | Edmonton

Girls Exploring Trades and Technologies Conference May 11, 2017 | Edmonton

Skills Canada National Competition May 30–June 3, 2017 | Winnipeg

WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 October 17–22, 2017 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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