Event Calendar

SKILLS CANADA: A DIGITAL EXPERIENCE OF SKILLS

Due to Covid-19, Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) made the decision to cancel the annual Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC). SCC held its first ever Digital Experience of Skills; this weeklong cross-country tour included activities that would have been hosted during SCNC 2020. Each of the 13 Skills Canada Member Organizations also promoted some of their fun and interactive programming throughout the week. Through this initiative, SCC continued to inform Canadians about the importance of skilled trade and technology careers with interactive content which was shared on SCC’s social media platforms. For more information, check out the recap booklet. 

SKILLS CANADA VIRTUAL NATIONAL COMPETITION 2021

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Skills/Compétences Canada’s (SCC) held its annual flagship event on a virtual platform. SCVNC offered virtual career exploration activities for visitors which demonstrated the many opportunities available in the skilled trades and technologies. In addition, SCC hosted virtual competitions for students and apprentices across Canada in 37 Skill Areas. SCVNC also hosted informative digital content spotlighting our partners, alumni and industry celebrities. Following SCVNC, a virtual awards ceremony was presented where the winning medalists were announced. For more information, check out the recap booklet.

Check out the SCNC2022 Recap!

Vancouver Convention Centre and Virtually May 25 – 28 Competition days May 26 and 27

Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) is happy to be heading back to Vancouver in 2022 for the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC), which will be hosted partly in person for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. This year, the post-secondary and the Team Canada Selection Category Competitions will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre on May 26 and 27. These two categories include more than 300 competitors from all regions of Canada who will participate in over 35 skilled trade and technology competitions. The secondary competition will be held virtually. This category includes more than 200 competitors from all regions from across the country who will compete in 45 skilled trade and technology competitions.

New this year, check out SCC’s YouTube channel to see the event livestream! Watch opening and closing ceremonies, onsite competitors from different skill areas, highlights from the virtual competition, interviews, and more!

The winners in all the Skill Areas and categories will be announced at the Closing Ceremony.

This event is the only national, multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in the country. By providing a forum where young Canadians can compete at the national level, SCNC provides hands-on work experience related to skilled trade and technology careers.

Onsite Post-Secondary Competition The competitions for post-secondary competitors will be held onsite, on May 26 and 27, from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.

Virtual Secondary Competition The competitions for secondary students will be held virtually, and will be highlighted onsite at the venue and through the livestream. The start times will depend on the Skill Area and time zones. Look at the specific Skill Area documents for details under the competition documents tab. These documents will be posted by April 15th.

Onsite WorldSkills Team Canada Selection Category Competition SCNC Vancouver 2022 represents a qualifying year to compete at WorldSkills Shanghai 2022.

As SCC could not host an in-person event in 2021, the members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2022 will be selected at SCNC 2022 where the WorldSkills Team Canada Selection Event will be hosted. This competition will be held concurrently during SCNC, and competitors may have the opportunity to compete in the Selection Event for the 27 Skill Areas that Canada will participate in during WorldSkills Shanghai 2022. The winner in each of these Skill Areas will be named to WorldSkills Team Canada 2022 and actively train to compete in Shanghai for the title of world champion in their respective Skill Area.

Highlights:

Canada’s top talent in skilled trades and technologies gather to compete in: Industrial Mechanics | Precision Machining | Mechatronics | Mechanical Engineering CAD | CNC Machining | IT Office Software Applications | Welding | Autobody Repair | Aerospace Technology | Plumbing | Electronics | Web Technologies | Electrical Installations | Industrial Control | Bricklaying | Cabinetmaking | Carpentry | Hairstyling | Aesthetics | Fashion Technology | Baking | Automobile Technology | Cooking | Car Painting | Landscape Gardening | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | IT Network Systems Administration | Graphic Design Technology | Sheet Metal Work | Heavy Vehicle Technology | 3D Digital Game Art | Architectural Technology & Design | Outdoor Power and Recreation Equipment | Photography | Sprinkler Fitter | Steamfitter/Pipefitter | Video Production | Cloud Computing

Check out the SCNC2023 Recap! 

The Skills Canada National Competition is an ideal way for tomorrow’s workforce to discover new and exciting careers. The Skills Canada National Competition is the only national, multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in the country. Each year, more than 550 competitors from all regions of Canada come to SCNC to participate in over 40 skilled trade and technology competitions.  

At SCNC, thousands of students visit the competition floor and discover the exciting and rewarding careers that are available in the skilled trades and technologies through interactive Try-A-Trade® and Technology activities, by visiting exhibitor booths, and engaging with industry professionals. Join us in #CreatingPossibilities for our country’s youth. School registrations are open and bus subsidies are available! Sign up your class!

This year, Skills/Compétences Canada is bringing three new initiatives to SCNC! 

First, we will be hosting a NEW! Skills Symposium where industry, government and education will have the opportunity to meet, exchange and share knowledge. This year’s theme is: Embracing Adaptability: Navigating Change in the Skilled Trades and Technologies.  Some of the topics that will be presented include engaging diverse communities, recruiting and retention, sustainability and so much more! Register here.

Second, the NEW! Skills Showcase featuring First Nations, Inuit and Métis Skills. This showcase will allow thousands of visitors to explore First Nations, Inuit, and Métis skills by taking part in activities such as flat stitch beading, soapstone carving, building mini tipis, and constructing Inuit yo-yos! See how these skills align with different competition areas seen at the Skills Canada National Competition, such as fashion technology and carpentry. Learn more.

And lastly, the NEW! Empowering Women in Trades initiative will bring together industry partners to show young women the incredible careers that are available in the skilled trades. Learn more.

Some of the highlights for SCNC 2023 include: 

We hope that you will join us in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for these impactful events. Stay tuned throughout the year for more information on SCNC 2023 Winnipeg. #SCNC2023 

Canada’s best talent in skilled trades and technologies gather to compete in: 

Click here for the list of our partners who support this event