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Hamilton Spectator
11-06-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
North Glengarry competitors in top five placings at Skills Canada
Two North Glengarry competitors placed in the top five rankings of their respective categories at Skills Canada National Competition held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Lauryn Craig competed in Photography – Post Secondary Level finishing with a 5 place, and Cohen Williams competed in Carpentry – Secondary Level with a 4 place finish. Skills Canada is the only national, multi-trade competition for students or apprentices. More than 500 competitors attended the event where they would test their abilities in over 40 skilled trades and technology competitions. Skills Canada provides attendees the opportunity to try skilled trades and discover the many career paths available as well as connect with industry professionals looking to hire employees and apprentices in the skilled trades. Lauryn Craig is a recent graduate from the Photography & Content Creation Program at Algonquin College in Ottawa. Lauryn, from Alexandria, had previously won a gold medal at Skills Ontario to achieve the opportunity to compete in the national competition. Cohen Williams, also from Alexandria, will be graduating from Glengarry District High School this year and heading off to Algonquin College, Perth Campus, in the Heritage Carpentry & Joinery Program. Cohen also won a gold medal at Skills Ontario securing his chance to compete at the recent Skills Canada competition. 'It was a great experience and tough competition. I learned a lot about myself that will help me in setting goals for the future,' said Lauryn Craig. 'It was fun to meet competitors from other provinces! It was an honour to be a part of Team Ontario - I met so many nice people throughout the week,' said Lauryn. Echoing Lauryn's sentiments, Cohen said, 'Being part of Team Ontario was the experience of a lifetime. It was great to get to know people from across the province who are all very good at what they do.' Cohen expressed his appreciation of the event. 'I consider myself lucky to have had this opportunity and will look back on it for years to come,' said Cohen. 'I would like to thank all my family, teachers, and mentors who helped me get to where I am today. None of this would have been possible without their encouragement and positivity.' In Ontario and across the country, skilled trades are in high demand. There are over 300 career opportunities and apprenticeships in skilled trades and 54 are classified as Red Seal Trades, which set a professional level of excellence for skilled workers. Skilled trades provide exciting career choices from construction, horticulture, digital technology, heavy equipment and services such as baking & hairstyling. Employers can gain financial support and earn benefits by hiring an apprentice in skilled trades. High Schools and colleges help to promote the varied career paths available to students through the skilled trades, and Ontario needs skilled workers. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Brewster brings home gold from Skills Canada
Windsor Park Taylor Brewster, 18, recently won a gold medal in esthetics at the national Skills Canada Competition last month in Regina, Sask. Brewster qualified to represent the province after winning gold at the Skills Manitoba Competition in April. 'Taylor has worked really hard in preparing for Skills Canada nationals,' said Lucile Laurin, an esthetics teacher at the Louis Riel Arts and Technology Centre who trained Brewster at the Windsor Park-based school. Supplied photo Taylor Brewster, 18, recently won a gold medal at the national Skills Canada Competition in the esthetics category. Mondays A weekly look at news and events that matter in your communities. 'Her dedication and commitment to this process has really paid off for her winning the gold medal in esthetics for Manitoba … LRATC is very proud of her, and she certainly is a role model for future estheticians.' Brewster will now be part of the Canadian team that will compete at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, in September 2026.
CTV News
03-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Kirkland Lake student wins gold at Skills Canada national competition
The winners of the Moblie Robotics competition at the secondary level of the manufacturing and engineering section of the Skills Canada National Competition 2025 in Regina, Sask. Shown are gold medal winners Iurii Kovalev and Liam McBean from Team Ontario (centre,) silver medalists Marek Fournier and Kade Hamre from team Alberta (right,) bronze medalists Brooklynn Gardine And Jacksyn Iron from Team Saskatchewan (left.) (Skills Canada/Flickr)
CTV News
01-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Sudbury student wins gold at Skills Canada national competition
The winners of the Workplace Safety competition at the secondary level of the employment section of the Skills Canada National Competition 2025 in Regina, Sask. Shown are gold medal winner Esohe Aibangbee from Team Ontario (centre), silver medalist Kira Simpson from Team Manitoba (right) and bronze medalist Elliot Wang from team British Columbia (left.) (Skills Canada/Flickr) Esohe Aibangbee, a Grade 11 student from Lockerby Composite School in Greater Sudbury, has been crowned national champion in the Workplace Safety category at the Skills Canada National Competition 2025 in Regina, Sask. Aibangbee took home the gold medal in the secondary-level of the employment award at the competition, held May 28-31. Team Ontario - Skilled Canada National comp Team Ontario on May 29, 2025, at the Skills Canada National Competition 2025 at the REAL District in Regina, Sask. (Skills Canada/Flickr) She represented Team Ontario and was one of over 500 competitors vying for titles in more than 40 skilled trade and technology categories. 'A big congratulations goes out to Esohe who won the health and safety event at the national Skills Canada competition in Saskatchewan! Incredible!' said her school in a social media post. 'We are so proud of you!' The competition The event, hosted at the REAL District, drew thousands of student visitors and industry leaders, featuring hands-on activities and career showcases. Skills Canada CEO Shaun Thorson emphasized the competition's role in promoting skilled trades, calling it an opportunity to connect youth with 'exciting, in-demand career paths,' in a news release Saturday. Focus on the future Aibangbee's win highlights a growing focus on skilled trades education, as Canada faces an estimated shortage of 10,000 skilled workers by 2026, according to a recent RBC report. The next national competition will be held in Toronto in May 2026.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Skills Canada National Competition 2025, in Regina, Wraps up with a Celebration of National Skills Champions!
Thousands of students visited the Skills Canada National Competition 2025 at the REAL District and witnessed the competitors in action The medalists are honoured at the Skills Canada National Competition 2025, in Regina. REGINA, Saskatchewan, May 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) released the final medal results of the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2025. Over the past week, over 500 students and apprentices from across the country competed for the title of national champion in over 40 Skill Areas at the REAL District. The complete list of medalists is available on the Skills/Compétences Canada Website. In addition, the official members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2026 were announced. They will be competing at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, in Shanghai, China, in September 2026, and will begin training for this prestigious competition. Approximately 250 medals were awarded to the top competitors in six skilled trade and technology sectors, including: transportation, construction, manufacturing and engineering, information technology, services and employment. The competitors were evaluated based on strict industry standards and competed against the best in Canada. During SCNC, thousands of student visitors, industry leaders, government officials and industry celebrities were in attendance to take part in the onsite activities such as the Skills Showcase featuring First Nations, Inuit and Métis Skills, the Empowering Women in the Trades initiative and over 50 Try-A-Trade® and Technology activities. Celebrities included Sherry Holmes, Contractor, TV Host and DIY Enthusiast and Arianna Dyck, Miss Rodeo Queen Agribition Alumni 2023 – 2024 and Welding Apprentice, who are both strong advocates for women in skilled trades. The goal of SCNC is to engage Canadian youth and promote the rewarding and lucrative careers that are available to them in the skilled trades and technologies. It is the only national multi-trade and technology event of its kind for young students and apprentices in the country. "The Skills Canada National Competition connects us with the next generation of skilled professionals, showcasing the vast opportunities in skilled trades and technologies. Through hands-on activities, students can explore exciting, in-demand career paths,' said Shaun Thorson, Chief Executive Officer, Skills/Compétences Canada. In addition, RBC Future Launch awarded successful participants from each province and territory with a $1,500 RBC Best of Region Award at the Skills Canada National Competition. The annual award recognizes these leaders as they continue their education and training in the skilled trades industry. According to an RBC report, 'Powering Up: Preparing Canada's skilled trades for a post-pandemic economy', Canada will face a shortage of 10,000 skilled trade workers by 2026. The Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) is supported by our Funding Partner the Government of Canada, as well as our Presenting Sponsors, UA Canada, Cenovus Energy, Home Hardware and Regina Hotel Association. SCNC 2026 will be held at the Exhibition Place, in Toronto, Ontario, on May 28 and 29, 2026. About Skills/Compétences CanadaSkills/Compétences Canada was founded in 1989 as a national, not‐for‐profit organization that works with employers, educators, labour groups and governments to promote skilled trade and technology careers among Canadian youth. For more information visit: Follow Skills/Compétences Canada on X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok. The event hashtag is #SCNC2025. PHOTOGRAPHY and VIDEOView the Skills/Compétences Canada Flickr page to access and upload hundreds of high resolution pictures of competitors in action. View the highlight video of SCNC 2025. View SCC's YouTube channel to view the livestream of the event and catch all the action. You can also access the video footage of day one and two of the competition by clicking on these links. View the cue sheets for the livestream of day one and day two. MEDIA CONTACT: Michèle Rogerson, micheler@ 613-266-4771. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
