SKILLS CANADA ALBERTA LBE 2013 ReportSkill toRTA.COM thesA Community 2
Skills Canada Alberta Staff Chris Browton Haley Schultz Alycia Pawluk Executive Director Partnership Lead Regional Competition Coordinator Shawna Bourke Mike Sury Director of Provincial Competition Gord King Communications Coordinator Program Coordinator and Programming Skills Canada Alberta Board of Directors Peter Lawlor Karen Fetterly Terry Cooke Margaret Vennard NAIT Founding Board Founding Board Chinook Regional Member Member Career Transitions Doug Hawkins for Youth Construction Labour Peter Wyatt Nino Belvedere Relations – Alberta Alberta Apprenticeship SAIT Polytechnic Dennis Sheppard and Industry Lethbridge College Terry Harris Vern Yackimec Training Board Vantage Alliance Portage College Bert Samuelson HR Inc. Lakeland College Patricia Rokosh Chris Laue Red Deer College David McPhail Grande Prairie Glen van’t Wout TELUS Regional College Keyano College 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Our Mandate 4 High School Competitors 24 Message from the President 6 Post Secondary Competitors 26 Highlights of 2013 8 Skill City 28 Leading the Skills Movement 10 Field Trip to the PSCC 29 Communities Building Skills 11 Girls Exploring Trades and Technologies Conference 30 Partners 12 Team Alberta 31 Skills in the Classroom 13 WorldSkills Legacy Scholarships 32 Volunteers 14 Team Canada 2013 32 Alumni 16 CTS Grants 35 Regional Skills Canada Competitions 18 Cardboard Boat Races 21st Annual Provincial 36 Skills Canada Competition 20 Partners Championing the Skills Movement 38 2013 Teacher Satisfaction Survey 22 2013 Provincial Skills Canada Competition Contest Areas 23 4
OUR MANDATE
Alberta continues to be a leader in recognizing the opportunities for skilled talent. When aspiring journeypeople develop and showcase their skills, it not only advances their career, it sends a clear signal to other students, parents and teachers that those skills are valued. Our collective investment into these young people is shifting perceptions and redefining what success looks like for the 21st century student.
Skills Canada Alberta (SCA) is a not-for-profit provincial association that serves as a critical link between industry, labour, government, educators and students. To meet current demands and in anticipation of future trends, SCA equips young minds with the skills that will help Alberta successfully compete in a drastically changing world market. This is accomplished by developing trade and technology skills, and shining the spotlight on the accomplishments of junior high, senior high and post-secondary students.
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 level 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 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.
Our Objectives ++ Showcase skilled trade and technology careers through regional, provincial, national and international competitions. ++ Work in partnership with organizations, institutions and associations to educate youth on future trends. ++ Develop, design and organize technology challenges, which require problem solving, teamwork and leadership skills to ensure success.
I’ve never had any accomplishments as big as this. I’m standing on stage and I couldn’t believe it.
K e e g a n Win t e r, Outdoor Power and Recreation Provincial Gold Medalist, Fairview High School, Fairview 6 Message from the President of Skills Canada Alberta
In this, my final year as President of Skills Canada Alberta (SCA), I am proud to reflect on the growth and momentum surrounding the Skills Movement in Alberta.
As a member of the SCA Board of Directors for nine years, I had a front row seat as the organization launched into a new era. Over that time we featured over 5,500 students at the Provincial Skills Canada Competition, hosted three national competitions, and welcomed the world to experience Alberta’s commitment to the Skills Movement at WorldSkills Calgary 2009. In less than a decade, over a hundred thousand Alberta students have experienced our Try-A-Trades, and gained a greater appreciation of the opportunities the economy presents.
Perhaps our greatest success is the establishment and tremendous growth of our Regional Skills Canada Competitions. Thanks to a provincial network of support led by our post-secondary partners, 90 local events for over 850 students were held in 2013, with even more planned for 2014. Embracing the bridge between secondary and post-secondary education will continue to be a best practice as 21st century learning evolves.
Creating a community that values the pursuit of excellence has been the foundation of the organization. SCA has benefitted from a network of steadfast partners and volunteers representing government, industry, labour and education. Each component is critical to ensuring Alberta’s youth have unprecedented access to the resources, opportunity and inspiration to reach for their personal best.
I send my best wishes to the SCA Board of Directors, staff, partners and volunteers. I am confident they will embrace new opportunities that will propel SCA and the Skills Movement forward.
Peter Lawlor, President 7 8 HIGHLIGHTS OF 2012-2013
Four Medallions for Excellence, and a Gold Medal in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning at WorldSkills Leipzig 2013.
Gold Medal in Cooking at WorldSkills Americas 2012.
Featured nine industry, education and labour hosted Try-A-Trades® at the Provincial Skills Canada Competition (PSCC), in addition to 26 Try-A-Trades complimenting the diverse competition areas.
A record number of 709 students participating in the PSCC. 45 additional students over 2012.
Launch of a revamped post-secondary selection process, which further supports instructors and post-secondary institutions to promote, identify and train students for the PSCC.
Overall attendance at the Provincial Skills Canada Competition (PSCC) increased by 3,000 people from 2012, to over 12,500 people. 9
Recognition to the following Committees at the PSCC: • Heavy Equipment Service was voted as the Best Try-A-Trade® hosted by Syncrude Canada Ltd.
• Medicine Hat College – Heavy Equipment Service simulator was voted as the Girls Exploring Trades and Technology Conference participant favourite.
• Autobody won the Committee Safety Award.
30 out of 62 Team Alberta members medaled at the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC).
Team Alberta Alumni eligible for $36,500 in Scholarships through the WorldSkills Legacy Scholarships Fund.
Distribution of over $100,000 in financial support and tools to Skills Schools to enhance their Career and Technology Studies (CTS) programs.
One hundred presentations were made across the province through our Skills in the Classroom program.
Launched our Teacher Professional Development Days, which connects our Technical Volunteers to high school teachers. 10 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 and skill development.
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.
WorldSkills Competition (held every 2 years)
Skills Canada National Competition
Provincial Skills Canada Competition
Apprenticeship and 9 Regional Skills Technical Institute In School Selection Industry Training Canada Competitions Selection Selection
Secondary Students Post-Secondary Students 11 Communities Building Skills
In 2013, 16,000 students participated in Skills Canada Alberta programs, representing 165 Alberta communities.
Skills is just one more opportunity for our kids to challenge themselves and show the fact they’ve got that skill level. Competition can assist everyone in bringing their A game so Fort McMurray we’re hoping that moving forward we can have even
more students involved in Fairview skills because it ties to our curriculum but also takes it to an extra-curricular level as well.
Pam Davidson, Bert Church High School Lac La Biche Principal, Airdrie
Edmonton Vermillion
Red Deer
Skills Communities Calgary Regional Skills Canada Competitions Provincial/Regional Lethbridge Skills Canada Medicine Hat Competitions 12
PARTNERS SCA brings together industry, labour, education and government partners to provide the necessary funding to support our endeavours, and ensure students have minimal barriers to participate.
Government Partners Try-A-Trade® Silver Partners Gold Suppliers Employment and Social URS Flint Energy Carhartt Development Canada PCL Constructors Inc. Emco Plumbing (Human Resources and Red Deer College First Truck and Trailer Skills Development) Fluke Gold Partners HAAS Alberta Education Christian Labour Association Hunter Engineering Alberta Enterprise and of Canada Johnson’s Sewing Centre Advanced Education Edmonton Economic KMS Tools Alberta Human Services Development Corporation Lincoln Electric Skills Champion Finning Masonry Contractors Cenovus Energy Nexen Association of Alberta Imperial Oil Foundation Skills Leader MC College Syncrude Canada Silver Partners North Safety Alberta Motor Association Platinum Partner Schneider Electric Cloverdale Paint Encana Corporation Showtech Power & Lighting Electrical Contractors Suncor Energy Snap-On Association of Alberta Thomas Skinner Elite Partners Insulators Training Trust Fund Wajax Power Systems Building Trades of Alberta Keyera Energy Corporation Waterloo Ford Lincoln Pembina Pipeline Corporation MEG Energy Shell Canada Construction Quinn Contracting Labour Relations – Alberta Sheet Metal Workers United Association of Plumbers International Association and Pipefitters Local Union 488 Local #8 Try-A-Trade® Gold Partners Boilermakers Local 146 TransAlta Corporation Apprenticeship Administration Agency I love the adrenaline. I love being able to express what I do. I love being able to bring my own personality into my food making it a little bit different. It was one of the best experiences of my life.
Shaydel Brigden, Culinary Regional Silver Medalist, Monsignor McCoy School, Medicine Hat 13 SKILLS IN THE CLASSROOM
This was the second year that a member of the Skills Canada Alberta team has been dedicated to travelling Alberta to visit schools to share information on the Skills Movement, and the benefits of trade and technology careers.
Enthusiasm for the program has grown throughout 2012/2013, allowing the Education Coordinator to reach more teachers and students each month:
7,300 students and 250 teachers were reached through over 100 presentations.
Administrators and Guidance/Career Councillors hosted presentations and encouraged colleagues to host presentations across their school division.
Skills Alberta exhibited or presented at many of the Teacher Conventions, as well as CTS events and conferences.
Seven Teacher Professional Development Days were hosted for high school teachers by our Technical Volunteers. 69 teachers participated at various locations throughout Alberta. Thanks to the following committees and technical institutes for hosting a teacher focused Professional Development Session:
Institute / Partner Session NAIT Auto Service
Red Deer College Carpentry
NAIT/St Joseph High School Culinary Arts
Lakeland College Electrical Wiring
Provincial Technical Committee Hairstyling
It was an amazing feeling. I don’ t know how to describe it. It’s almost unreal to be standing on the top of the podium and looking out over the crowd. It was the time of my life.
Megan Lavoie, Baking Provincial Gold Medalist, Kate Andrews High School, Coaldale 14
Volunteers Volunteers are the driving force behind all Skills Canada Alberta activities. Over 500 Provincial Technical Committee (PTC) members, judges, mentors and Try-A-Trade® volunteers 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 foundation of our volunteer base are the Provincial Technical Committees (PTC) that manage each of the 43 events featured at the Provincial Skills Canada Competitions, including the Try-A-Trades®. Two large PTC sessions are held each year in Red Deer to plan for the PSCC. Fall and spring sessions bring together representatives from across the province to set the direction of each of the contest areas and foster national, provincial and regional competition project alignment.
In addition to establishing the skills to be tested and sourcing tools, material and equipment, the volunteers transform three empty halls to showcase 43 unique professions. 15
Rob Prediger - VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Each level of programming offered by Skills Canada Alberta is made possible by individuals that are generous with their knowledge, time and passion. At a regional level volunteers are necessary to bring Skills Canada Competitions to local communities. Provincially, they host a diverse and complex event that exceeds the size and scope of many countries’ national events. Alberta volunteers are also steadfast leaders at the national level, with a high level of commitment and experience with WorldSkills Competitions.
Each of the levels from Regionals to WorldSkills is essential to building a vibrant Skills Community. Rob Prediger’s commitment to Skills Canada Alberta, and the students we serve, earned him the 2013 Volunteer of the Year Award.
Rob is the Associate Chair, Automotive Program at NAIT. As the Regional and Provincial Technical Committee Chair he manages both the Edmonton and Provincial Auto Service Competitions. In 2013, he was instrumental in the development of our inaugural training manual for students preparing for competition, and hosted a Professional Development Day for Teachers at NAIT.
Thanks to a strong provincial Auto Service Competition, the talents of Tyler Kenyon, flourished on the national stage in 2012 where he earned a Gold medal and a position on Team Canada WorldSkills Leipzig 2013. As Tyler prepared for the international competition, Rob served as his trainer and coach. Tyler received a Medallion for Excellence for his outstanding performance at the WorldSkills Competition. SCA is indebted to Rob for sharing his generous spirit and expertise with Tyler and the hundreds of young people Tyler represents.
Previous Volunteers of the Year + John Horn + Ray Massey + Ken Heather + Stanley Townsend + Brian Andrus 16
ALUMNI
Competing gives me a reason and an opportunity to push myself to learn new techniques, to train hard, to be evaluated and to see how I stack up and how my skills measure up. It’s very exciting, with lots of adrenalin and a fast pace. It’s fun to be involved in, and I also think career-wise its great resume material and great for networking.
Peter Keith, WorldSkills Americas 2012 Gold Medalist 17
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.
At the 2013 Provincial Skills Canada Competition Alumni played an active role as Ambassadors, Try-A-Trade® hosts, Technical Committee members, trainers, mentors and media spokespeople.
Peter Keith – Alumni Award: Outstanding Achievement Skills Canada Competitions provide an outlet for youth to focus their training efforts, test their skills and connect to experts. Students attracted to the program embrace the idea that success is only achieved when you commit and embrace opportunity.
Peter Keith, graduate of Paul Kane High School in St Albert, and Certified Journeyperson and Red Seal Chef has embraced Skills Canada programs with full force. Competing in five Provincial Skills Canada Competitions and placing first to last place, he has experienced the full range of highs and lows connected to taking on the unknown. At each step he has come out a stronger and more focused student of his craft.
A highlight for Peter was representing Canada at the countries first participation in WorldSkills Americas 2012. As the best young chefs from North and South America met to compete head to head in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Peter earned a Gold medal.
Peter’s Gold medal win may have firmly established him as a talented chef, but it is his ability to embrace opportunity that makes him a Champion. 18 REGIONAL SKILLS CANADA COMPETITIONS
SCA is thankful to the technical institutes, regional career development organizations and high schools that host and support our nine Regional Skills Canada Competitions (RSCC).
With the tremendous support of our partners, the number of students participating in a RSCC has increased each year with steady growth in the years to come. In 2013, over 850 high school students participated in the RSCC at 90 unique events throughout Alberta.
High School students in Auto Service, Cabinet Making, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Hairstyling – Intermediate, Hairstyling – Junior, TV/Video Production and Welding must qualify through their regional competition to earn a position at the Provincial Skills Canada Competition (PSCC).
We are pleased to work in partnership with Skills Canada Alberta for a number of reasons: we recognize that by supporting organizations like Skills, we help improve the likelihood of students staying in school, which increases graduation rates and provides life skills that will lead to a bright future for youth and communities. We are also committed to helping ensure Alberta has in place a robust pool of skilled trades and technology talent to address evolving labour demands, now and in the future. Skilled trade and technology workers are critical to the progress of our industry.
John K. Brannan, Executive Vice-President & Chief Operating Officer, Cenovus Energy 19
2013 REgional Skills Canada Competitions Regional Competition Hosts and Organizers Calgary SAIT Polytechnic
Delmar College
Central Red Deer College
Hunting Hills High School
Edmonton NAIT
Alberta Carpenters Union Training Centre
Lakeland Lakeland College
North East Portage College
North West Grande Prairie Regional College
Peace River School Division
Fairview High School
St. Thomas More School
South East Medicine Hat College
South Eastern Alberta Partners for Youth Career Development
South West Lethbridge College
Career Transitions for Youth
Wood Buffalo Keyano College
Fort McMurry Composite High School 20
21ST ANNUAL PROVINCIAL SKILLS CANADA COMPETITION
May 15–16, 2013 Edmonton EXPO Centre Edmonton, Alberta 709 554 155 Secondary Post-Secondary Competitors Students Students 12500 43 37 Total Events Try-A-Trades® Attendance
The philosophy of the Provincial Skills Canada Competitions (PSCC) is to reward students for excellence, to directly involve industry in evaluating student performance and to keep training relevant to employers’ needs. Each year additional elements are incorporated into the event to enhance the experience of competitors and spectators alike. 21
Try-A-Trade® Featured Partners ++ Syncrude Canada ++ Red Deer College ++ Provincial Glazier’s ++ Medicine Hat College ++ PCL Constructors Inc. Association of Alberta ++ TransAlta Corporation ++ Standard General – ++ AWMAC ++ URS Flint Energy Edmonton
During the two-day competition, each secondary and post-secondary student specializes in one of over 40 event areas and will work on a project that has been designed by experts in that field. Gold medalists at PSCC are further rewarded with a selection to Team Alberta and an opportunity to showcase their talents at the Skills Canada National Competition.
High school students earn the opportunity to compete at the PSCC by either earning a spot at a Regional Skills Canada Competition or are selected by their teacher to participate for those events that are not fully regionalized. Post-secondary students are selected by their technical institute or Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
Syncrude was proud to support and participate in the Try-A-Trade at the Provincial Skills Canada Competition. Thanks to Patricia Nelson’s initiative, our employees set up and staffed our demonstration area. They experienced first-hand the important role this organization plays in the future of young tradespeople, providing inspiration to explore career options that may not be common to them. Visitors at our Try-A-Trade demonstration allowed our Syncrude representatives to connect with the next generation of skilled talent where we staffed a soldering station, which soldered more than 600 key chains safely. Our excavator ran non-stop with a visitor every five minutes. We also had other interactive activities where we shared information about our careers as Millwrights, Mechanics, Crane Operators, Electricians, Welders, Carpenters, Steam/Pipefitters and Equipment Operators and won the award for best demonstration. These students are the next generation of Canada’s skilled men and women and Syncrude is pleased to support them along the way.
Murray Jamieson, Vice President Maintenance, Syncrude Canada Ltd. 22 2013 Teacher Satisfaction Survey Results
PLAN ON BRINGING STUDENTS NEXT YEAR TO THE PSCC TO 95%COMPETE
BELIEVE PSCC INCREASED THE SKILLS OF THEIR 95%STUDENTS
WOULD ENCOURAGE OTHER TEACHERS TO BRING STUDENTS 97%TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PSCC
OF TEACHERS THAT TOURED THE EVENT WOULD BRING 95%STUDENTS AGAIN NEXT YEAR
The next Provincial Skills Canada Competition is May 14-15, 2014, Edmonton EXPO Centre, Edmonton. 23 2013 Provincial Skills Canada Competition Contest Areas
2D Character Computer Fashion Technology Outdoor Power & Recreation Equipment Animation Graphic Design Painting & Decorating 3D Character Computer Hairstyling Animation Photography Heavy Equipment Service Aesthetics Plumbing Industrial Mechanic / Millwright Architectural Technology & Precision Machining Design IT - Network Systems Administration Public Speaking Auto Service IT – Software Solutions Refrigeration and Air Autobody Repair for Business Conditioning Automation & Control Job Search Robotics Baking Job Skill Demonstration Sheet Metal Brick Masonry Joinery TV/Video Production Cabinet Making Landscape Gardening Website Development Car Painting Mechanical CADD Welding Carpentry Mechanical Insulation Workplace Safety CNC Machining Mechatronics Culinary Arts Print Media Technology Electrical Installations
It is a super intense competition. You really don’t understand the magnitude of how big the competition is until you’re sitting there.
Shayla Breen, Provincial Bronze Medalist TV/Video Production, Foot Hills Composite High School, Okotoks
Provincials last week was pretty sweet because there were so many skills there. It was massive. It filled up the entire Edmonton Expo Centre. To see every single kid being there competing. It was really an awesome atmosphere.
Tyson Shushkewich, TV/Video Production Regional Gold Medalist, W.R. Myers, Taber 24 High School Competitors Participating High Schools in the 2013 Regional Skills Canada Competitions and the Provincial Skills Canada Competition:
Archbishop Jordan High School Crescent Heights High School, H. J. Cody School Calgary Archbishop O’Leary Harry Ainlay School Crescent Heights High School, Archbishop Oscar Romero Catholic Heinsburg Community School Medicine Hat High School Henry Wise Wood High School Crowsnest Consolidated High Austin O’Brien School Highwood School Barrhead Composite High School CT Centre Hilltop High School Bassano School Daysland School Hines Creek Composite School Beaverlodge Regional High School Didsbury High School Holy Rosary High School Bellerose Composite High School Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School Holy Trinity Bert Church High School Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame Horizon MAP School Bev Facey Community High School High School Hughenden Public School Bishop Grandin High School Ernest Manning High School Hunting Hills High School Bishop McNally High School Fairview and Area Learning Store J A Williams High School Bishop O’Byrne High School Fairview High School J Percy Page School Bonnyville Centralized High School Father Lacombe School J. R. Robson School Bowness High School Father Patrick Mercredi J. T. Foster School Community School Boyle School Jack James High School Foothills Composite High School Boyle Street Education Centre Jasper Place School Foremost School Brooks Composite High School John G Diefenbaker High School Forest Lawn High School Calmar School John Paul II High School, Calvin Christian School Fort McMurray Composite High Fort Saskatchewan School Camrose Composite High School Kate Andrews High School Fort Saskatchewan High School Caroline School Lacombe Composite High School Frank Maddock High School Catholic Central High School Leduc Composite High School Georges P Vanier School Centennial High School Lester B. Pearson Senior High Glendon School School Chestermere High School Glenmary School Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Chinook High School Grande Cache Community High Lillian Osborne School Cold Lake High School School Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive County Central High School Grande Prairie Composite High High School School 25
Lloydminster Comprehensive Richard F Staples Secondary St. Paul Regional High School High School School St. Thomas More Catholic School Lord Beaverbrook High School Roland Michener Secondary St. Timothy Jr. Sr. High School School Lord Shaughnessy High School Stirling School Ross Sheppard School Louis St. Laurent Strathcona School Salisbury Composite High School M. E. LaZerte School Strathmore High School Savanna School Magrath Junior Senior High School Sturgeon Composite High School Senator Gershaw School Mannville School Sundre High School Sexsmith Secondary School Matthew Halton High School Thorhild Central School Sir Winston Churchill High School Mayerthorpe Junior Senior High Tofield School School South Central High School Vauxhall Junior Senior High School McCoy High School Springbank Community High School Victoria Park High School McNally School St. Albert Catholic High School Vilna School Medicine Hat High School St. Augustine School W P Wagner School Memorial Composite High School St. Dominic Catholic High School W. R. Myers High School Mistassiniy School St. Francis High School West Central High School Morinville Community High School St. Francis Xavier Westwind Alternate School Notre Dame High School St. Joseph Catholic High School, Westwood Community High Oilfields High School Edmonton School Parkland Composite High School St. Joseph Catholic High School, William Aberhart High School Paul Kane High School Grande Prairie William E Hay Composite High Peace River High School St. Martin De Porres High School School Peace Wapiti Academy St. Mary’s Catholic School, Willow Creek Composite High School Picture Butte High School Sexsmith Winston Churchill High School Ponoka Composite High School St. Mary’s High School, Calgary Worsley Central School Queen Elizabeth School St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Separate School, Taber 26 Post-SEcondary Competitors
Selection of post-secondary competitors for the Provincial Skills Canada Competition (PSCC) is done by instructors at technical institutes, and representatives from Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
For the 2013 Provincial Skills Canada Competitions (PSCC) the post-secondary institutions embraced a more hands-on selection and training process. In the past, greater emphasis was placed on selecting students that excelled on their practical and theoretical exams. By having instructors that work alongside the students select candidates, 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 Participated in the 2013 Provincial Skills Canada Competition:
Technical Institute Competed Eveline Charles Academy 11
GPRC 3
Keyano College 2
Lakeland College 8
Lethbridge College 5
Medicine Hat College 5
NAIT 57
Northern Lakes College 1
Olds College 7
Portage College 2
RDC 8
SAIT 44
Undeclared 2
Total 155 27
I am very thankful to my high school instructor who encouraged me to enter the Skills competition because it gave me my start. I’m looking forward to the journey ahead, and what I would like to say to my teammates is give it your all and let’s show the rest of the world what we’re made of!
Bart Vanhaaren, Joinery Team Canada 2013, Cabinet Making Provincial Gold Medalist, National Silver Medalist, NAIT 28 Skill City
The Provincial Skills Canada Competition (PSCC) is not just a demonstration of Alberta’s top skilled talent, but also serves as a high energy, informative and interactive career fair.
Junior and senior high school students are transported to a world of opportunity to experience firsthand career opportunities in Alberta’s most in-demand professions at Skill City. Skill City bridges the gap between students seeking career information and the leaders within the trade and technology sectors 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 opportunity and skill level required to succeed in Alberta’s economy.
Spectators walk away with an increased appreciation for the opportunities their interests can lead them to when aligned with the required post-secondary education, attitude and professionalism.
Skill City includes interactive Try-A-Trade® demonstrations and information booths from Alberta’s trade and technology leaders. 85 booths and 37 Try-A-Trades® were hosted in the 2013 Skill City. 29 Field Trip to the PSCC
Over 6,500 students from over 140 schools toured the Provincial Skills Canada Competition (PSCC) in 2013 to gain insight into their trade and technology career options. Students that might never step into a shop class or consider the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) are transported into a world of possibilities that features occupations that are in high demand in the communities they live.
The interactive tour allows students to not only observe but engage in hands-on demonstrations through Try-A-Trades® and be inspired by the high skill level of our 700 competitors. They gain a new respect for the abilities, and commitment journey people have to their trade.
I’ve been attending Skills for many years and I look forward to the enthusiastic atmosphere every time. Skills Canada just gets bigger and better each year. There is a lot of pre-planning and work behind the scenes but well worth it.
Ken McKen, Provincial Technical Committee Member, Northern Lakes College 30 Girls Exploring Trades & Technology Conference
The Girls Exploring Trades and Technologies Conference (GETT), opens a world of opportunity to high school students. Held in conjunction with the Provincial Skills Canada Competition, GETT connected 155 participants, from 11 schools to 25 guest speakers and mentors. Mentors included representatives from 15 different careers ranging from electrician to power engineer, and machinist to carpenter.
Presented in partnership with Cenovus Energy, participants meet with certified tradeswomen, apprentices and technology experts that have pursued non-traditional careers. Their stories, experiences and knowledge broaden the participants’ perspective on their own career opportunities, encouraging them to think big! 31 Team Alberta
The Gold Medalists from the Provincial Skills Canada Competition (PSCC) became part of Team Alberta and represented the province at the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) in Vancouver, BC on June 5-8th. Strategic alignment of projects at the regional, provincial and national level ensured our students were prepared for the increasing difficulty of competing at the next level of competition. 30 of Team Alberta’s 62 students medaled at the SCNC.
The next Skills Canada National Competition is June 4-7, 2014, International Centre, Toronto, Ontario.
It was probably the most memorable time of my life. The members of the team became like a family. In course of a few days I became friends with complete strangers.
Rianne Bouma, Workplace Safety Provincial and National Gold Medalist, Barrhead Composite High School, Barrhead 32 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 Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) earn an additional $500 scholarship.
The eleven members of Team Canada from Alberta received $9,000 to support their training for the WorldSkills Competition, in addition to the training and financial investment provided by Skills/Compétences Canada. In 2013 Team Alberta Alumni are eligible for $36,500 in WorldSkills Legacy Scholarships. Team Canada 2013
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.
Selection for WorldSkills Competitions, occurs the year before the WorldSkills International Competition, to provide competitors time to prepare for the tremendous opportunity. At the 2012 Skills Canada National Competition in Edmonton, eleven members of Team Alberta qualified for Team Canada WorldSkills Leipzig 2013. This tremendous success represents Alberta’s largest delegation on Team Canada to date.
Over the next year the Experts, Trainers, Employers and Competitors invested countless hours preparing for the international competition. On July 2-7, 2013 the 35 members of Team Canada, their families and friends attended WorldSkills Leipzig 2013, in Germany. The Competition featured 52 Member countries/regions, 1,000 Competitors participating in 46 skills.
SCA is indebted to our 11 members on Team Canada and their many supporters. Our team earned a Gold Medal, four Medallions for Excellence and a lifetime of memories.
Selection for WorldSkills Sao Paulo, will take place at the 2014 Skills Canada National Competition. 33 34 Congratulations to Alberta’s representatives on Team Canada WorldSkills Leipzig 2013:
on * tute i lli l ence Inst eda l ll ca acement choo yer i xce l / M o S ner l Pl E i L gh ty eda ame vent mp xpert or echn ra E N WS M f Ci T E T E Hi
Pat Auto Body Jordy Brooks Stenger, Lawrence Duchess 15 Duchess SAIT Repair Bartman Collision Brooks Danylchuck High School Collision
Martin Medallion Rob Wetaskiwin Automobile Tyler Restoule, 10 for Millet NAIT J&E Motors Prediger, Composite Service Kenyon Algonquin Excellence NAIT High School College
Medallion Central Automation Zack Canem Derek Peter 9 for Calgary SAIT Memorial and Control Hartle Systems Ollen, SAIT Friesen, NAIT Excellence High School
Duane Cascade Wilson, Todd Foss, Harry Tyler Car Painting 12 Hinton NAIT Collision Cascade Restoration Collinge Hore Services Collision Station High School Services
Ponoka Roger Mick Ponoka Bart Joinery 13 Ponoka NAIT Cabinet Cloutier, McGowan, Composite Vanhaaren Makers NAIT SAIT High School
Dave Calvin Landscape Jack Vanden Olds Solterra 14 Lethbridge Moroz, Olds Sylvie Mette Christian Gardening Broek College Landscape College School
Dave Calvin Landscape Justin Olds Nitro 14 Monarch Moroz, Olds Sylvie Mette Christian Gardening Schipper College Construction College School
John Paul II Bruce Peter Collegiate Print Media Marissa Rhino Print Kenworthy, 8 Calgary SAIT Masch, in North Technology Halter Solutions Rhino Print SAIT Battleford, Solutions SK
Sean Gold Albright Donnan, Jason Peace Michael Medallion Refrigeration Refrigeration 1 Wembley NAIT Millenium Cunningham, Wapiti Scheideman for & Air Mechanical NAIT Academy Excellence Conditioning Services
Graint Todd Sturgeon Nolan Comfort Sheet Metal 10 Edmonton NAIT Craplewe, Matsuba, Composite Spak Heating NAIT NAIT High School
Medallion Ken Heather, Foothills Nic Dynacorp Ken Clack, Welding 13 for DeWinton SAIT Red Deer Composite Kitt Fabricators SAIT Excellence College High School
*Medallion for Excellence indicates reaching a score of over 500 points. 35 CTS Grants
Encana Equipment Grant In 2013, four Alberta high schools received a $10,000 Skills Canada Alberta - Encana Equipment Grant to enhance the equipment available to students developing trade and technology skills. 65 schools applied for the funding to expand the career and technology course options available to their students. The grants provide resources to classrooms, remove financial barriers and provide additional tools for skill development.
Thank you to the Encana Corporation for their support of this program for three consecutive years. It has made a difference to 12 individual CTS programs and will continue to impact thousands of students enrolled in trade and technology courses for years to come.
2013 Skills Canada Alberta – Encana Equipment Grant Recipients:
School Community
St. Joseph Catholic High School Grande Prairie
Innisfail Jr/Sr High School Innisfail
Didsbury High School Didsbury
Caroline School Caroline
Lowes Grant Skills/Compétences Canada, through the Lowe’s Toolbox for Education provided up to $10,000 per school to support the improvement of school campus, curriculum delivery or surrounding community.
2012 Lowes Grant Recipients:
School Community
Archbishop Oscar Romero High School Edmonton
Cold Lake High School Cold Lake
County Central High School Vulcan
Grande Cache Community High School Grande Cache
Red Water School Red Water
Youngstown School Youngstown 36
Cardboard boat races
Junior and senior high 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.
With two pieces of cardboard, duct tape and a few other odds and ends, students worked in teams of four to build a Cardboard Boat to transport them across a pool. In 2013, over 700 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. 37
Central Cardboard Boat Race Northern Cardboard Boat Race Nov 7, 2012 | GH Dawe Centre, Red Deer Nov 5, 2012 | NAIT, Edmonton 25 10052 208 Teams Participants Teams Participants
Lethbridge Cardboard Boat Race Southern Cardboard Boat Race Nov 8, 2012 | University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Nov 8, 2012 | SAIT Polytechnic, Calgary Hosted by Career Transitions 50 200 52 208 Teams Participants Teams Participants 38 P arTNERS Championing the Skills Movement
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Bird Construction Lowes Standard General – Edmonton Invert 720 Merit Canada Friends and Partners of Skills Canada Alberta Thank you to the following partners that provided equipment, resources and volunteers to support SCA programs:
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Provincial Skills Canada WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 Competition & Skill City Oct 17-22, 2017 | Abu Dhabi, May 14-15, 2014 | Edmonton United Arab Emirates
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