Secondary Competition Progression
Qualifying Skills Canada Competitions
In 2026 we will be offering online Qualifying Skills Canada Competitions in Photography and Fashion Technology. Top ranking students in each contest area will progress on to the 2026 Provincial Skills Canada Competition.
Qualifying registration opens January 7, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
Contest Descriptions will be posted online by January 2026 with all competition specific information and submission instructions.
Regional Skills Canada Competitions
High school students competing in Automobile Technology, Baking, Cabinet Making, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Hairstyling (Junior and Intermediate), Video Production and Welding must qualify through their Regional Skills Canada Competition. Top performers at RSCCs automatically earn a spot to compete at the Provincial Skills Canada Competition (PSCC).
In 2026, Regional Skills Canada Competitions (RSCC) will be divided into nine regions across Alberta:
Registration for the 2026 Regional Skills Canada Competitions will open on January 7, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
Provincial Skills Canada Competition
The 2026 Provincial Skills Canada Competition (PSCC) will be hosted at the Edmonton EXPO Centre on May 6 & 7, 2026. The PSCC is our flagship event, where skilled high school and post-secondary students from across the province go head to head, testing their talents and showcasing their passion in one of 43 contest areas.
Students in some contest areas will need to qualify for the PSCC through a Qualifying or Regional competition (see tabs above). All other competitions begin directly at the Provincial level. Click here to see a full list of competition areas.
Registration for the 2026 Provincial Skills Canada Competition will open on January 14 at 3:30 p.m.
Skills Canada National Competition
The highest scoring competitors at the Provincial Skills Canada Competition will be invited to join Team Alberta for the 2026 Skills Canada National Competition in Toronto, ON, May 28 & 28, 2026.