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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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