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.
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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