Team Alberta Takes home 33 Medals at Skills Canada National Competition
Alberta — May 30, 2023 – 28 of Alberta’s best trade and technology apprentices and post-secondary students and 32 high school students showcased their skills at the Skills Canada National Competition in Winnipeg, MB, May 25-26, 2023. Out of the 55 contest areas they competed in, Team Alberta took home a medal in 33 of them. In total, Team Alberta earned 11 gold medals, 8 silver medals, and 14 bronze medals.
Team Alberta members are selected at the Provincial Skills Canada Competition (PSCC) each year. More than 700 students competed in 45 trade and technology areas for the 2023 competition at the Edmonton EXPO Centre on May 3 & 4th, 2023.
Click here for a breakdown of Team Alberta’s results.
Skills Canada Alberta leads the country in positioning skilled trades and technologies as preferred career pathways for students. “We are incredibly proud of Team Alberta’s results at the Skills Canada National Competition. These results reflect how strong the technical training is in our province, and how passionate our educators are to prepare Alberta’s youth for the future world of work”, explains Chris Browton, Executive Director of Skills Canada Alberta.
Media Contact:
Victoria Anderson
Communications Coordinator, Skills Canada Alberta
Phone: 780-405-3534 Email: victoriaa@skillsalberta.com Website: www.skillsalberta.com
WorldSkills Team Canada 2022 Competitor from SAIT Brings Home a Medal in Culinary Arts
Yesterday morning at the Closing Ceremony for the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition in Lucerne, Switzerland, Korae Nottveit, a SAIT alum from their Professional Cooking Program was awarded a gold medal in Culinary Arts.
“I’m extremely grateful for all the support I’ve gotten from Skills, from my trainer, Chef Dekker, and from all the other chefs who have helped me. I wouldn’t be here without it. It took so much dedication and time to make this happen, but everyone always believed in me and that kept me going this whole time.” – Korae Nottveit, WorldSkills 2022 Special Edition gold medalist in Culinary Arts.
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.
“Korae’s achievement is a proud moment for Skills Canada Alberta, and for the province as a whole. This medal is a reflection of the hard work, dedication and hours of training put in by Korae and her trainer at SAIT Michael Dekker. To achieve this result on the global stage is a true testament to the quality of vocational training in the province.” – Chris Browton, Executive Director, Skills Canada Alberta.
The 46th WorldSkills Competition was initially scheduled to be hosted in Shanghai, in October 2022. However due to lockdowns and ongoing pandemic prevention and control restrictions in China, hosting the event was not possible in 2022. Following the decision, WorldSkills International and its member countries and regions came together to create the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition.
The WorldSkills Competition, which is typically held every two years, is the world’s largest professional education event and represents the gold standard of excellence in skilled trades and technologies. The WorldSkills Competition inspires young competitors to reach new heights, helping them turn their passion into a profession. WorldSkills Competitions create a global platform to help young people change their lives through skills.
“Earning a gold medal in WorldSkills for Cooking, the second-ever culinary gold for Canada and the first for Alberta, is an incredible accomplishment for our SAIT graduate and we share in her excitement. It’s also a testament to our talented instructors from our School of Hospitality and Tourism — recognized by CEOWORLD Magazine as Canada’s Top Culinary School — who work tirelessly to support student success. The SAIT community is beyond proud of this achievement, and we look forward to celebrating this history-making win with Korae and her coach Chef Michael Dekker.” – Tom Bornhorst, Vice President Academic, SAIT.
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Victoria Anderson, Communications Lead
Cell: (780) 405-3534
Email: VictoriaA@skillsalberta.com
Team Alberta Takes home 43 Medals at Skills Canada National Competition
Alberta — May 30, 2022 – Thirty of Alberta’s best trade and technology apprentices and post-secondary students showcased their skills at the Skills Canada National Competition. Vancouver, British Columbia May 25-27, 2022. Out of the 29 contest areas they competed in, Team Alberta took home a medal in 24 of them.
Simultaneously, 28 high school students competed in the 2022 Skills Canada Virtual National Competition, 21 of them receiving a medal.
Team Alberta members are selected at the Provincial Skills Canada Competition (PSCC) each year. More than 700 students competed in 45 trade and technology areas for the 2022 competition. Post secondary students competed in-person at the Edmonton EXPO Centre on May 4 & 5, and secondary students competed virtually from April 11-14.
Click here for a breakdown of Team Alberta’s results.
Skills Canada Alberta leads the country in positioning skilled trades and technologies as preferred career pathways for students. “We are incredibly proud of Team Alberta’s results at the Skills Canada National Competition. These results reflect how strong the technical training is in our province, and how passionate our educators are to prepare Alberta’s youth for the future world of work”, explains Chris Browton, Executive Director of Skills Canada Alberta.
Team Alberta is supported by Syncrude, Skills Champion for Skills Canada Alberta. Syncrude’s support of Team Alberta demonstrates their commitment to empowering the future skilled trade workforce in the province. We are grateful for Syncrude’s invaluable contributions.
Media Contact:
Victoria Anderson
Communications Coordinator, Skills Canada Alberta
Phone: 780-405-3534
Email: victoriaa@skillsalberta.com Website: www.skillsalberta.com
Skills Canada Alberta awards ‘Sturdy 30’ to dedicated teachers across the province
Alberta — May 16, 2022 – In celebration of Skills Canada Alberta’s 30 year long relationship with Alberta’s teachers and instructors, we are celebrating some of the Skills Champions among our community – our Sturdy 30. This award is to recognize teachers and instructors who go above and beyond to prepare their students for the world of work that awaits them in trade and technology areas. We are so proud to announce our Sturdy 30 – the teachers and instructors who go the extra mile to have a lasting impact on their students.
“Alberta’s teachers and instructors are crucial to the success of our future work force. They provide the expertise and support students need to pursue their goals. For 30 years Skills Canada Alberta has been fortunate to work with the most passionate and dedicated teachers in the province, and we look forward to continuing to work collaboratively in providing platforms for exploration and skill development to Alberta’s youth.”
- Abhijit Guha – SAIT
- Brendan McDermott – Ernest Manning High School
- Cecile Bukmeier – NAIT
- Chantel Smith – NAIT
- Chris McCloskey – Red Deer Polytechnic
- Coralee Dahl – CT Centre
- Cyril Reschny – Foothills Composite High School
- Dave Heins – Lethbridge College
- Dave Stewart – Grande Prairie Composite High School
- Don Yusep – Lloydminster Comprehensive High School (now retired)
- Erin Malec – Sherwood Heights Junior High
- Gerald Chung – Old Scona Academic
- Harold Bergmann – SAIT
- Ivan Mazuryk – Notre Dame High School
- Jane Renyk – Henry Wise Wood School
- Jarrod Leach – Charles Spencer High School
- Jason Budd – CT Centre
- Jason St. Laurent – NAIT
- Jeff Lerouge – Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame
- Joe Wilson – Joane Cardinal Schubert High School
- Justin Graham – Brooks Composite High School
- Kevin Mackenzie – RF Staples Secondary School
- Lisa Shankowski – Nelson Heights Middle School
- Stefanie Goldsmith – Lord Beaverbrook High School
- Steve Woodard – Bev Facey High School
- Susannah Killey – St. Oscar Romero Catholic High School
- Sylvia Hayward – Central Memorial High School
- Tom MacIsaac – Father Mercredi High School
- Tracey Millar – Ecole Secondaire Notre Dame
- Zack Hartle – SAIT
2020-2021 Report to the Community
Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day by sharing resources
In celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day, we want to share some resources and organizations that provide support for indigenous people to find success in the trades and technologies.
- Trade Winds to Success provides a variety of training programs and resources for Alberta’s Indigenous people.
- The Alberta Indigenous Construction Career Centre (AICC) is a partnership between NorQuest College, the Government of Alberta, First Nation communities and industry organizations that is designed to connect Indigenous workers to employers in construction careers.
- Women Building Futures’ Indigenous team works to create awareness about the opportunities for Indigenous women in the trades.
- Indigenous Works is recognized as a leader in facilitating stronger Indigenous inclusion in Canadian industries and corporations.
There are also job and career sites specifically for assisting Indigenous people who are seeking opportunities:
Education is a key stepping stone in providing training and career opportunities to Alberta’s Indigenous Youth. Skills Canada Alberta recognizes that in order to provide impactful opportunities for Indigenous people, we first need to listen, learn, support and engage. The Government of Alberta has several resources available on Education for Reconciliation, including information on curriculum development.
WorldSkills Montreal 1999 Medal from Alberta Travels the Globe!
Rob Waite competed in WorldSkills Montreal 1999, representing Red Deer College, Alberta and Canada in the Electrical Installations Competition. When asked to reflect on his experience competing, Rob shared “it was a great program which provided additional training I may not have received if I hadn’t pursued the program. My favorite part was when I was moved to Montreal for a short duration to work with the trade #18 expert at the time Rene Jette. I was able to work on control circuitry and specialty distribution I had not yet been exposed to in my career.” Rob would go on to win a bronze medal on the world stage, an incredible feat that proved his skill as an electrician, and showcased the strength of apprenticeship training in Alberta.
Rob now works as an Estimator PEC at Stuart Olson, and received an unexpected phone call just weeks ago. We asked Rob if he would be interested in loaning his medal to the WorldSkills Museum currently in development in Shanghai, China. “I didn’t expect a call to loan my medal as it had been so many years on the shelf. I was kind of surprised when I received the call and am happy to see it being used to support the program.”
The museum is meant to tell the unique story of an organization and movement that has changed the lives of people and societies around the world.
Rob’s medal has made it’s way to Madrid, Spain into the hands of WorldSkills Museum Project Coordinator Nuria Portland. It will continue its’ journey to Shanghai where it will be part of a display that will be viewed by thousands of people from around the world, opening in 2022. Skills Canada Alberta is thrilled to be a part of this inclusive and dynamic display of talents and pride for skilled trades and technologies.
STANLEY and DEWALT Social Media Contest
This year STANLEY and DEWALT is providing tools to secondary competitors in 6 of our contest areas. The schools with competitors in those areas then get to keep the tools!
In partnership with STANLEY and DEWALT, we are launching a social media contest for schools that are receiving tools in the following areas:
- Autobody Repair
- Cabinet Making
- Carpentry
- Car Painting
- Electrical Installations
- Joinery
We are asking that schools share photos or videos either receiving the tools or of competitors using the tools on social media and to tag Skills Canada Alberta and STANLEY and DEWALT with the below tags and your school will be entered to win more tools valued at $1000. A photo will get you 1 entry in the draw, and a video will get you 2 entries!
This contest will run until April 23, 2021
Social Tags
| Platform | Skills Canada Alberta tags | STANLEY and DEWALT tags |
| @SkillsCanadaAlberta | @dewaltca @stanleytoolscanada | |
| @skillsalberta | @dewalt_ca @stanleytoolsca |
Stanley & DEWALT Tools Legacy Partnership
Skills Canada Alberta is once again pleased to announce our partnership with Stanley & DEWALT tools for the upcoming 2021 Provincial Skills Canada Competition. High schools with students registered in one of the following 6 contest areas will receive the tools needed to participate in the competition, and will then keep those tools for their school!
- Autobody Repair
- Cabinet Making
- Carpentry
- Car Painting
- Electrical Installations
- Joinery
Our partnership with Stanley & DEWALT has always been and continues to be a crucial partnership for our competitions. We are thankful to have a tool supplier who shares our goal of providing career exploration and skill development to young people in Alberta.
