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At Skills Alberta we promote excellence in trades and technology careers through skills competitions, hands-on programs for students and resources for educators.

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Finding Your Niche

Figuring out where to start can be the hardest part.

We give students the opportunity to explore various skills and then hone in on what makes you tick, connecting you to industry professionals to help you refine your craft. Use our skill filter to help you discover new skills or what the right fit is for you.

What are your interests? Select all that apply.

“Skills Canada has opened up my eyes to the world of Culinary Arts. I feel inspired to pursue this as my career and open my own restaurant.”

Allison Grey, Skills Competition 2019
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Skills Competitions
for High School

High School students begin their journey with a Regional or Qualifying Skills Canada Competition or through in-school selection for skill areas not offered in their region.

2D Computer Animation
3D Computer Animation
3D Digital Game Art
Architectural Technology & Design
Autobody Repair
Automobile Technology
Baking
Cabinet Making
Car Painting
Carpentry
Culinary Arts
Electrical Installations
Electronics
Fashion Technology
Graphic Design
Hairstyling Intermediate
Hairstyling Junior
Hairstyling Senior
IT - Network Systems Administration
IT - Office Software Applications
Job Search
Job Skill Demonstration
Joinery
Mechanical CADD
Photography
Precision Machining
Public Speaking
Robotics
Video Production
Web Design and Development
Welding
Workplace Safety

“My favourite part of the competition was how much I learned and the information I can bring forward into the workplace.”

Carter Layden, Automotive Service Competitor
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Skills Competitions
for Post Secondary

To compete in Skills Alberta, Post-Secondary students apply to compete with a reference from their technical institute.

Aerospace Technology
Aesthetics
Architectural Technology & Design
Autobody Repair
Automobile Technology
Baking
Bricklaying
Cabinet Making
Car Painting
Carpentry
CNC Machining
Culinary Arts
Electrical Installations
Graphic Design
Hairstyling PS
Heavy Vehicle Technology
Industrial Control
Industrial Mechanics Millwrights
IT - Office Software Applications
Landscape Horticulturist
Mechanical Insulation
Mechatronics
Plumbing
Precision Machining
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Sheet Metal Work
Sprinkler Systems Installer
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Welding

Empowering Alberta’s Future Generation Through Hands-On Experience

We are a part of the national association, Skills Canada, which has offices in each territory and province in Canada.

To meet industry and education demands and in anticipation of future trends, Skills Canada Alberta was established in 1992 to equip young minds with the skills that will help Canada compete successfully in a drastically changing world market. This is accomplished through programming targeted at Junior High, Senior High and Post-Secondary students.

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