18th Annual Skills Canada National Competition

May 13-16, 2012
Edmonton EXPO Centre, Northlands
Edmonton, Alberta

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

Every year, the event brings together approximately 500 young people from all regions of Canada, 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 best in the nation in their chosen discipline.

The SCNC is the main step in selecting the members of Team Canada for the WorldSkills Competition that is held every two years. The 2012 SCNC will be the qualifying year for WorldSkills Leipzig, Germany 2013!

More information about the 2012 SCNC      2012 SCNC Scope Documents

Planning for a Spot on Team Alberta

Team Alberta will be selected at the Provincial Skills Canada Competition (PSCC) on May 10-11, 2012. Then two days later the team will compete at the SCNC May 14-15, 2012 in Edmonton, Alberta.

During the PSCC Awards Ceremony on May 11 all students who earn a medal will be escorted backstage after we photograph their onstage moments of success. It is backstage where the Gold medalists will be given their Team Alberta information package and will confirm their participation in the SCNC.

Students must be present at the Awards Ceremony to claim their position on Team Alberta or written confirmation must have been provided to SCA before the Awards Ceremony begins. If the Gold medalist is not able to attend SCNC, the next top ranking individuals will be asked to participate.

Please prepare your students in advance to accept a position on Team Alberta.  Talk with them about missing the three additional days the next week, and how your school will support their participation.

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