Skills Canada Manitoba

Skills Canada Manitoba is a not-for-profit, charitable, organization that works with employers, educators, and governments to educate Manitoba youth on the benefits of working in the skilled trades and technology sectors.

Students participate in challenges designed to test skills required in trades and technology careers. The philosophy of the Skills Competition is to reward students for excellence, directly involve industry in evaluating student performance, and keep training programs relevant to employers' needs.

Winners of the provincial competition may form Team Manitoba and compete against their peers at the Skills Canada National Competition.

Over 475 high school, post secondary and apprentice students compete in 42 skilled trades and technology contests in six industry sectors.

Over 500 volunteers contribute their time and energy to this event.

Scope documents are devised by provincial technical committees which are made up of industry professionals and educators. The scopes outline the nature of each contest and the areas of knowledge to be tested. Each scope is specific to the competition.

Miles Macdonell Collegiate had 14 students compete in the areas of communication and service. Congratulations to the following students:

Stephanie H., Alexandra S. (Pictured far left) - Gold Medal, 2D Animation - they will be travelling to Edmonton from May 12 -16th to compete nationally.

Dominika K. - Silver Medal, 3D Animation

Jadon H., Mark M. - Silver Medal - TV and Video Production (Pictured inside left and inside right)

Tierney F. - Silver Medal, Hairstyling

Destiny E. - Bronze Medal, Aesthetics - Nail Tech (Pictured far right)

Sarah U., Shaelynn S., Jayna S. - Hairstyling

 Chelsea L., Meghen S. - Aesthetics - Nail Tech

 Aimee C., Sean . - 2D Animation