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WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition

WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition

This year, 61 international skill competitions will take place across Europe, North America, and East Asia from September to November 2022.

WorldSkills is preparing a unique format for international skill competitions in 2022, showcasing 61 skills in 15 different countries and regions around the world. WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition (WSC2022SE) is the official replacement for WorldSkills Shanghai 2022, cancelled in May due to the pandemic.

Thanks to the commitment of Partners and 15 Member countries and regions organizing the individual skill competitions, the dates and cities have been set. The 61 skill competitions will be held over 12 weeks, starting 7 September and ending 26 November 2022.

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*Note: Schedule and Event details subject to change 

Skills Canada National Competition 2023

RBC Convention Centre 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

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: 

Free event: open to the public and registered school visitors on competition days (May 25 and 26)  Over 550 competitors participating in 45 competitions representing six sectors: Construction, Employment, Information Technology, Manufacturing & Engineering, Services, and Transportation  Over 50 Try-A-Trade® and Technology activities for visitors to learn and experience careers in the skilled trades and technologies  Approximately 10,000 student visitors  Skills for Success activities highlighting this year’s theme: Adaptability   NEW! Skills Showcase featuring First Nations, Inuit, and Métis skills  NEW! Skills Symposium attended by national and provincial industry partners, labour and government stakeholders and educators  NEW! Empowering Women in Trades initiative highlighting opportunities in the skilled trades  Various initiatives targeted at underserviced groups such persons with disabilities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, new Canadians, women and the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities  Exhibitor and industry professionals’  booths  A high energy Opening and Closing Ceremony that celebrates youth and excellence in skilled trade and technology occupations (May 24 and 27). Tickets available for purchase.  Industry celebrity attendance and participation.

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: 

Industrial Mechanics  Car Painting  Precision Machining  Landscape Gardening  Mechatronics  Refrigeration and Air Conditioning  Mechanical Engineering CAD  IT Network Systems Administration  CNC Machining  Graphic Design Technology  IT Office Software Applications  Sheet Metal Work  Welding  Heavy Vehicle Technology  Autobody Repair  3D Digital Game Art  Aerospace Technology  Architectural Technology & Design  Plumbing  Electronics  Outdoor Power and Recreation Equipment  Web Technologies  Photography  Electrical Installations  Sprinkler Fitter  Industrial Control  Steamfitter/Pipefitter Bricklaying  Video Production  Mobile Robotics  Job Search  Cabinetmaking  Job Skill Demonstration  Carpentry  Public Speaking  Hairstyling  3D Character Computer Animation  Aesthetics  Fashion Technology  2D Character Computer Animation  Baking  Workplace Safety  Automobile Technology  Cloud Computing  Cooking 

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

Skills Canada National Competition 2024

CENTRE DE FOIRES, EXPOCITÉ

Check out the SCNC2024 Recap!

SCNC is the only national, multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in the country. Each year, more than 500 of Canada’s best in skilled trades and technologies come to SCNC to compete 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 over 50 interactive Try-A-Trade® and Technology activities, by visiting exhibitor booths, and engaging with industry professionals.

Join in #CreatingPossibilities for our future skilled workforce! Stay tuned on Skills/Compétences Canada’s website and social media channels for more information and updates on SCNC Québec 2024! #SCNC2024

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

Industrial Mechanics  Car Painting  Precision Machining  Landscape Gardening  Mechatronics  Refrigeration and Air Conditioning  Mechanical Engineering CAD  IT Network Systems Administration  CNC Machining  Graphic Design Technology  IT Office Software Applications  Sheet Metal Work  Welding  Heavy Vehicle Technology  Autobody Repair  3D Digital Game Art  Aerospace Technology  Architectural Technology & Design  Plumbing  Electronics  Outdoor Power and Recreation Equipment  Web Technologies  Photography  Electrical Installations  Sprinkler Fitter  Industrial Control  Steamfitter/Pipefitter Bricklaying  Video Production  Mobile Robotics  Job Search  Cabinetmaking  Job Skill Demonstration  Carpentry  Public Speaking  Hairstyling  3D Character Computer Animation  Aesthetics  Fashion Technology  2D Character Computer Animation  Baking  Workplace Safety  Automobile Technology  Cloud Computing  Cooking 

WorldSkills Lyon 2024

Read the WorldSkills Team Canada 2024 Recap!

Get Ready for WorldSkills Lyon 2024!

The 47th WorldSkills Competition will take place September 10 to 15, 2024, in Lyon, France.

The WorldSkills Competition, held every two years, inspires youth to discover the many interesting careers that are available in the skilled trade and technology sectors. With an increasing demand for skilled workers, the skilled trades and technologies offer a rewarding and lucrative career path for youth around the world. Throughout the Competition, stakeholders from industry, government, and education are provided with the opportunity to exchange information and best practices regarding industry and professional education at networking events and thought-provoking conferences. 

At WorldSkills Lyon 2024, approximately 1,400 competitors from over 70 Member countries and regions will compete in 59 Skill Areas for the prestigious title of world champion in their respective trade. These Skill Areas represent six sectors: Manufacturing and Engineering Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Construction Technology, Transportation and Logistics, Creative Art and Fashion, and Social and Personal Services. The 47th WorldSkills Competition will take place at Eurexpo Lyon, in front of approximately 250,000 spectators.

At the 47th WorldSkills Competition, in Lyon, there will be 28 members of WorldSkills Team Canada 2024 who will compete in 26 Skill Areas, against the best in the world.

The event slogan for WorldSkills Lyon 2024 is: Where there is a skill there is a way. 

For more information about WorldSkills Lyon 2024, visit: worldskills2024.com. 

Here’s a few interesting facts about the host city: 

Lyon is one of France’s oldest cities and is reputed as the gourmet capital of France.   It’s large historic centre, Le Vieux Lyon, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is the largest ensemble of Renaissance buildings in Europe.   It is the hub of an urban area with over two million inhabitants. Lyon is also famed as the capital of the French silk weaving industry and a major textiles centre.   This city is considered a major industrial and business hub with excellent rail and road links and one of France’s busiest airports.  

Skills Canada Alberta Provincial Competition

Edmonton EXPO Centre 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Every year, the event brings together approximately 700 young people from across the province to compete in 45 trade and technology areas. The competition provides an opportunity for young Albertans studying a skilled trade or technology to be tested against exacting standards and against their peers. Students vie to win the honour of being crowned best in province in their chosen discipline, and for the opportunity to join Team Alberta for the Skills Canada National Competition.

High school students begin their journey with Skills Canada Alberta either with either a Regional or Qualifying Skills Canada Competition, or through in-school selection for skill areas not offered in their region. Post-Secondary students apply to compete, with a reference from their technical institute.

Skills Canada National Competition 2025

REAL District Regina

Mark your Calendar for the Skills Canada National Competition 2025, in Regina, Saskatchewan!

Get ready for the next Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) which will be held on May 29 and 30, 2025 at the Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) District.

Through SCNC, Skills/Compétences Canada promotes skilled trade and technology careers to Canadian youth. The Skills Canada National Competition is our flagship event and is an ideal way to connect with tomorrow’s workforce.

SCNC is the only national, multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in the country. Each year, more than 500 of Canada’s best in skilled trades and technologies come to SCNC to compete 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 over 50 interactive Try-A-Trade® and Technology activities, by visiting exhibitor booths, and engaging with industry professionals.

Join in #CreatingPossibilities for our future skilled workforce! Stay tuned on Skills/Compétences Canada’s website and social media channels for more information and updates on SCNC Regina 2025! #SCNC2025

WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai, China

Get Ready for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026!

The 48th WorldSkills Competition will take place September 22 to 27, 2026, in Shanghai, China.The WorldSkills Competition is the largest and most influential skills competition in the world. It represents the best of international excellence in skilled trades and technologies. Every two years, young competitors from around the globe gather at the WorldSkills Competition, with the goal of earning the title of world champion in their Skill Area. These competitors represent the best of their peers and have earned a spot on their country’s team through dedication and hard work. At the WorldSkills Competition, competitors will participate in simulated real work challenges, and will be judged against international quality standards.

Approximately 1,500 competitors from over 70 Member countries and regions compete in front of an incredible 250,000 visitors, in 62 Skill Areas representing these six sectors: Manufacturing and Engineering Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Construction and Building Technology, Transportation and Logistics, Creative Arts and Fashion and Social and Personal Services.

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