A full list of events at this year's Provincial Skills
Competition and information on the skills tested in
each event is available on the Event Scope page of the Skills
Canada Alberta website.
On Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Skills Canada Alberta was
pleased to part of Premier Stelmach and Minister
Dave Hancock's press conference on increased
funding for Career and Technology Studies programs.
This includes over $14 million the Alberta Government
will provide to school jurisdictions for equipment
upgrades through Skills Canada Alberta.
Out of the province's 62 school boards and
authorities, a total of 53 proposals (some containing
multiple lab project upgrades) were submitted and
approved for funding.
"This partnership between Skills Canada Alberta and
the government complements innovative strategies
such as regional skills centres and mobile CTS labs,"
said Hancock. "Education will also be working with the
ministries of Advanced Education and Technology and
Employment and Immigration to further enhance CTS
delivery, accessibility and students' transitions into
their chosen careers."
Young Women Exploring Trades & Technologies Conference
Limited spots still available
Senior high girls interested in gaining a new
perspective on careers in the trades & technologies
are invited to take part in the Young Women Exploring
Trades and Technologies Conference.
The conference runs Friday, May 23, 2008, Day 2 of
the Provincial Skills Competition. Participants will
take part in interactive Try-A-Trade® demonstrations
and meet with local young women excelling in their
chosen careers.
Contact Katie Lutz at 780-493-6625 or
katiel@skillscanada.com for more information.
School Tours
Thanks to support from the Government of Canada
and WorldSkills Calgary 2009, we are pleased to offer
transportation subsidies to schools touring the
upcoming Provincial and Canadian Skills Competition.
To date over 100 schools are registered to attend the
event,
from Alberta and BC.
Students touring the event will take part in our
interactive Try-A-Trade® demonstrations that provide
a hands-on and behind the scenes look at some of
the most in-demand careers.
The Career Path Showcase features over 100 trade
and technology focused employers, partners and
educational institutions to provide career advice.
Also showcased at the event is the popular Skills
Theatre, featuring 20
minute presentations on topics such as how to get
into
the trades, the Registered Apprenticeship Program
(RAP), and finding your first job.
Request Copies of the 2008 Provincial and National Poster
English and French versions of the 2008 Provincial
and Canadian Skills Competition are available.
To receive a copy email your address and number of
copies requested to shawnab@skillscanada.com.
Volunteers
Skills Canada Alberta is currently recruiting for
volunteers to assist with setup and teardown of the
competition event areas, along with general help
throughout the event.
Specific opportunities are also available for people to
participate in the Aesthetics Competition and receive
complimentary Aesthetic services.
English and French versions of the 2008 Provincial
and Canadian Skills Competition are available.
