Skills Canada Alberta is proud to announce that 12 outstanding young trades and technology competitors from across Alberta have earned a place on Team Canada for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. These exceptional individuals will represent Canada on the global stage, showcasing their skills among the world’s best.
After excelling at the Skills Canada National Competition, these competitors have begun training rigorously under expert mentorship to prepare for the prestigious WorldSkills Competition, set to take place in Shanghai, China, September 22-27, 2026.
Each competitor is supported by their trainer and an Expert – Canada’s representative for the planning and facilitation of WorldSkills International competitions.
Alberta’s representatives on Team Canada are:
| Contest Area | Competitor | School | Trainer | Expert |
| Aircraft Maintenance | Benjamin Jamison | SAIT | Ryan Gillis | Gabriel Jacques |
| Automobile Technology | Carter Kokot | SAIT | Harley Breadner | Nathan Banke |
| Cabinet Making | Tate McGarry | SAIT | Harold Bergmann | Harold Bergmann |
| Car Painting | Anika Jones | NAIT | Cecile Bukmeier | Cecile Bukmeier |
| Carpentry | Logan Peters | Lakeland College | David Jones | Paul Bettio |
| CNC Milling | Jacob McClelland | SAIT | Tim Wong | Jurgen Hierholzer |
| Electrical Installations | Keegan Sturge | Keyano College | Dawn Ohama | Jason Taylor |
| Heavy Vehicle Technology | Luke Emeny | Northwestern Polytechnic | Scott Bailer | Marco Bisson |
| Industrial Mechanics Millwright | Tyler Gunther | SAIT | Jason Parnell | Mohamed Flyes |
| Plumbing | Kylar Bloomberg | Lethbridge Polytechnic | Justin Fisher | Jeremy Bridge |
| Web Technologies | Cooper Ross | Ernest Manning High School | Matt Waggoner | David Cantwell |
| Welding | Lucas Stang | Red Deer Polytechnic | Lee Yasinski | Ken Heather |
“These young professionals exemplify the future of skilled trades and technologies in Canada,” said Chris Browton, Executive Director of Skills Canada Alberta. “Their hard work, dedication, and talent are a testament to the strength of Alberta’s training institutions and the importance of skilled education. WorldSkills International plays a vital role in promoting parity of esteem between trades and academic pathways, highlighting the value and prestige of skilled careers on a global stage.”
WorldSkills Shanghai will bring together over 1,400 competitors from more than 85 countries and regions. The event offers a global platform for young tradespeople to demonstrate excellence and exchange best practices in their fields.
Skills Canada Alberta congratulates all 12 competitors and their trainers for this incredible achievement and wishes them success as they prepare to take on the world.