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BACKGROUNDER

SKILLS NATIONAL COMPETITION

Started in 1994, the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) remains the only event of its kind in Canada. It is the only national, multi-trade and technology competition for young students and apprentices in the country.

Every year, the event brings together over 500 young people from all provinces/territories, along with their parents and advisors, to compete in over 40 trade and technology areas. The Competition provides an opportunity for young Canadians studying a skilled trade or technology to be tested against exacting standards and against their peers from across the nation. Students vie to win the honour of being crowned the best in their chosen discipline.

The main goals of this event are to provide competitors with hands-on work experience and to raise awareness for the general population of the value of and challenge in skilled trades and technology careers. The SCNC showcases the talent and the expertise of young competitors from across Canada.

The journey to the SCNC is a long one for many students as they must compete at local, regional and provincial/territorial events to gain their place to represent their province/territory at the SCNC.

The SCNC is the main step in selecting the members of Team Canada for the WorldSkills Competition that is held every two years. The next WorldSkills Competition was awarded to Leipzig, Germany and will be held in July 2013.

The success of the SCNC over the past 18 years is due to the dedication and commitment of volunteers, staff, sponsors and partners. Without this support from the Canadian community, Skills/Compétences Canada would not be able to offer such a broad range of contest categories.

Competition Locations:

2013 – 19th SCNC (, BC) 2012 – 18th SCNC (, AB) 2011 – 17th SCNC (Québec, QC) 2000 – 6th CSC (Québec, QC) 2010 – 16th CSC (Waterloo,ON) 1999 – 5th CSC (Kitchener, ON) 2009 – 15th CSC (, PE) 1998 – 4th CSC (Vancouver, BC) 2008 – 14th CSC (, AB) 1997 – 3rd CSC (Red Deer, AB) 2007 – 13th CSC (, SK) 1996 – 2nd CSC (Montréal, QC) 2006 – 12th CSC (Halifax, NS) 1994 – 1st CSC (Hamilton, ON) 2005 – 11th CSC (Edmonton, AB) 2004 – 10th CSC (, MB) 2003 – 9th CSC (Kitchener, ON) 2002 – 8th CSC (Vancouver, BC) 2001 – 7th CSC (Edmonton, AB)