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Book a Booth at the Provincial Skills Competition
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Legacy Equipment Program
The Government of Alberta is a strong supporter of the WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Competition. Part of this support includes a grant to WorldSkills Calgary 2009
Ltd. to purchase equipment. As part of the legacy of WorldSkills Calgary 2009,
the equipment will be distributed to eligible post-secondary institutions and
K-12 school jurisdictions at the end of the competition. For additional information visit... |
Become a Skills School!
Teachers can register their school as a Skills School, to maximize opportunities
for their students to learn more about trade and technology career
opportunities.
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Skills Canada Competitions
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May 14, 2009
Northlands Park, Edmonton
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Tell Us About Your Skills Champions
Have a student with exemplary skills and a winning attitude?
Know of a teacher who dedicates countless hours to prepare his/her students for competition?
Email your story to shawnab@skillscanada.com
and you'll receive a Skills prize bag. |
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Order your 2009 Provincial Skills Competition Poster
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SCA Brings Try-A-Trade® to the World
Skills Canada Alberta is proud to be bringing the popular Try-A-Trade®
and Try-A-Skill™ to the 40th WorldSkills Competition.
If you would like to be a part of WorldSkills Calgary 2009, and
work with Skills Canada Alberta staff and Try-A-Trade® Volunteer Leads visit
our WorldSkills Try-A-Skill™ webpage.
General Duties:
Help create a unique, interactive, and challenging Try-A-Skill™
demonstration that will captivate the touring public.
Attend the event to assist and supervise the general public who are
participating in the Try-A-Skill™ demonstrations. Volunteers may also be needed
to provide demonstrations to the general public.
Time Commitment:
Onsite for some or all of WorldSkills Calgary 2009 from August 30 to
September 6, 2009.
Expenses:
For out of town participants, accommodation (double occupancy) and meals in
Calgary during WSC 2009 will be covered. Volunteers will also receive attire and
accreditation to WSC 09.
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Work Safe Alberta launches new videos on workplace safety for teen.
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View the 2009 Skills Canada Alberta Program Guide
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Skills Canada Alberta Legacy Partner of WorldSkills Calgary 2009
In
recognition of Skills Canada Alberta and Skills/Compétences Canada establishing
WorldSkills Calgary 2009 to host the 40th WorldSkills
Competition, we are the official Legacy Partner of WS Calgary 2009.
As the
nations' voice in celebrating excellence and  promoting trade and technology
careers, Skills/Compétences Canada brings to the world stage Canada's finest young talent. By hosting the 40th WorldSkills
Competition in Alberta the Skills Movement will continue to grow and attract more partners, educators
and youth.
"When people attend a Skills Canada
competition, whether at a Regional, Provincial, Canadian or WorldSkills level
they are impacted by the enthusiasm, pride and passion everyone connected to
the Skills Movement has," said Chris Browton, Executive Director of Skills Canada
Alberta. "The thousands of students that
will participate and tour the Competitions
this year have an incredible opportunity to explore and develop their
knowledge of skilled trade and technology career opportunities."
We invite you to join us on May
13-14 for the 17th Annual Provincial Skills Competition and September 1-7, 2009 for
WorldSkills Calgary 2009. Meet the 8
Albertans that are on Team Canada
and join the Skills Movement! |
School Tours at the Provincial Skills Competition
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Travel subsidies are available for school groups attending the Provincial Skills Competition on a fieldtrip!
The Competition is an interactive experience, featuring Try-A-Trade® demonstrations and over 40 trade and technology career paths.
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May 13 & 14, 2009
Northlands Park, Edmonton
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Cheer on Your Local Students at the Provincial Skills Competition
With increased demand once again for competition
spots at the Provincial Skills Competition, this year promises to be another high energy Provincial Skills Competition!
Thank you to the hundreds of teachers preparing their students for an experience of a lifetime, as they reach for personal best at our Regional and Provincial Skills Competition.
We invite schools, technical institutes and employers to show their pride, and support of their students by attending the Provincial Skills Competition, May 13 & 14, 2009 at Northlands AgriCom, Edmonton.
Junior and senior high school students are invited to join us on a fieldtrip and take part in the interactive Try-A-Trade® demonstrations that will give them a behind the scenes look at a career in the trades.
Schools can register for a fieldtrip and apply for travel subsidies at www.skillsalberta.com
Admission and parking is free for the Provincial Skills Competition, May 13 & 14 and for the Opening Ceremony on May 12 and Awards Ceremony May 14.
Click here for a full list of activities at this year's event. |
Provincial Gold Medalist Cooks with Celebrity Chef David Adjey
With just six months to the 40th WorldSkills Competition, Food Network's Celebrity Chef David Adjey, Team Canada Cooking Competitor Sébastien Laframboise, and Alberta's own Provincial Gold Medalist Jordan
Clay put on a cooking demonstration with amazing flare and talent on March 10 at Divino's Wine and Cheese Bistro, Calgary. See highlights from the Culinary Experience.
Jordan won Gold at the 2008 Provincial Skills Competition and earned a spot on Team Alberta. He then won a Silver medal at the 2008 Canadian Skills Competition, demonstrating that this small town culinary talent can definitely hold his own with the best in the country. Now he is preparing for the 2009 Provincial Skills Competition in Edmonton.
Jordan took an early interest in cooking and started working in his first professional kitchen at the young age of 14. The Red Deer Golf and Country Club was his first introduction to the culinary world. After working three consecutive seasons at the Club, Jordan is an apprentice and enrolled in the Culinary program at SAIT Polytechnic. While attending Jordan began working at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary, Alberta where he continues to work under the expertise of Chef Greg vanPoppell.
"I'm thrilled to be part of the largest international event in Calgary since
the '88 Olympics! I believe it's important for every chef to make better chefs;
and as a skilled professional, promoting careers in skills, trades and
technologies is an absolute honour," says David Adjey. "Encouraging students to
find their career passion makes my work even more gratifying. The WorldSkills
Competition this September is Canada's BEST opportunity to witness excellence in
skills, trades and technologies."
The WorldSkills Competition to be held in Calgary on September 1-7, 2009 will be the
city's largest international competitive event since the 1988 Olympic Winter
Games.
The organising committee, WorldSkills Calgary 2009 Ltd., is leading
event coordination with support from WorldSkills International,
Skills/Compétences Canada, and Skills Canada Alberta. Along with numerous
sponsors and suppliers, the major event funding partners include: Government
of Canada, Government of Alberta and The City of Calgary.
For more information:
- about Team Canada,
visit www.skillscanada.com
- about WorldSkills Calgary 2009, visit www.worldskills2009.com
-about your Team Canada members from Alberta, visit www.skillsalberta.com
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Explore Our World Of Skills
Learn more about competitions as students and volunteers participate in Skills Canada Competitions. Visit the online tool that takes you right to our competition floor!
April's Featured Event Culinary Arts
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Breaking
Stereotypes and Building the Future!
2009
marks the 8th Annual Young Women Exploring Trades and Technologies Conference!
Held
in conjunction with the Provincial Skills Competition, this unforgettable
conference provides young women with a variety of opportunities and knowledge
to discover and explore exciting careers available in today's most dynamic
industries. The  conference is open to all senior high school girls in Alberta and promises to
be a day full of inspirational stories and experiences.
This one-day
event, held on May 14 2009, will feature keynote
speakers such as Tiffany Vandermey, Alberta's own Team Canada member in Painting and Decorating and Marissa McTasney, founder and owner of Moxie Trades Ltd featured
on CBC's 'Dragon's Den'!
There will also be exciting team activities and the
opportunity to get some real hands on experience with our Try-a-Trade®
demonstrations.
Mentors, once again will be a key component to the conference
and this year we have a great variety of women in occupations such as
graphic design, electrician, hairstyling, welding, and carpentry to name a few. It is the
mentors that really motivate the girls. Fun
contests, door prizes and a great energy make this conference a must
year after year!
Spots
are still available, so round up your girls and bring them to the conference!
It could change their future!
For more information on the conference and to register visit...
Contact Kari Zral, Event Coordinator at kariz@skillscanada.com for additional information.
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Be a Part of the Provincial Skills Competition
Volunteers are the driving force behind all Skills Canada Alberta's programs. Each year we benefit from over 400 volunteers who invest their energy into the Skills Movement.
General Volunteers
These volunteers play a critical role in supporting the Skills Canada Alberta event staff role out a large and complex event. Roles include Registration, Partnership Luncheon lead, School Tour Greeters, Information Hosts, Show Office Assistant and event set up and tear down. Contact Kari Zral at kariz@skillscanada.com for information.
Provincial Technical Committee
Additional Provincial Technical Committee members are currently required for some of this year's events.
Contact Grayham Symko at grayhams@skillscanada.com to join:
- Baking
- Job Interview
- Job Skill Demonstration
- Fashion
Technology
- Mechanical CADD
Contact Jesse Murray at jessem@skillscanada.com to join:
- Auto Body Repair
- Cabinet Making
- Car Painting
- Landscape Gardening
- Sheet Metal
Young Women Conference Mentors
Certified Tradespeople and women working in technology fields are invited to share the day with 100 high school girls, looking for their path to success.
For more information on SCA Volunteer roles visit...
To sign up to be a volunteer visit...
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Provincial Skills Competition
Northlands AgriCom, Edmonton Alberta
Free Parking and Admission
Tuesday, May 12
7PM
Opening Ceremonies
8PM
Registration
Wednesday, May 13
7-9AM CityTV, Breakfast Television Live from the Provincial Skills Competition
8AM - 4PM
Competition Day 1
Career Path
Showcase and School Tours
Competition Open to Public
11AM - 2PM
Competitor Lunch
Thursday, May 14
7-9AM Edmonton Global Morning Show Live from the Provincial Skills Competition
8AM - 4PM
Competition Day 2
Career Path
Showcase and School Tours
Competition Open to Public
9AM - 3PM
Young Women
Exploring Trades and Technology Conference
11AM - 2PM
Competitor Lunch
5:30PM - 7PM
Awards Ceremony & Presentation of Team Alberta
7PM Team Alberta Canadian Skills Competition Meeting
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