Skills Canada closed the books on its 2022 Skills Canada National Competition over the weekend.

During the four-day event, approximately 350 students and apprentices from across the country competed for the title of national champion in more than 45 skill areas at the Vancouver Convention Centre and virtually.

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.

During the competition, more than 3,000 student visitors, industry leaders, government officials and industry celebrities were in attendance to take part in some of the onsite activities such as the Skills for Success Stage and over 40 Try-A-Trade and Technology activities.

The competition’s goal is to engage Canadian youth and promote the many and varied 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.

"Events like the Skills Canada National Competition encourage Canadian youth to explore and discover skilled trade and technology careers through interactive activities. It also allows us to raise awareness of these important careers to our future workforce,” said Skills Canada CEO Shaun Thorson. 

Next year’s Skills Canada National Competition will be held at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg.