Skills Canada is a member of WorldSkills International. It’s mission is to raise the status and standards of vocational skills and training worldwide.

We select and prepare students for the WorldSkills Competition every two years, through the Provincial and Canadian Skills Competitions. Students interested in participating in Skills Canada Competitions and becoming part of Team Canada can apply for consideration to be selected compete.

In 2002, Skills Canada and Skills Canada Alberta began the process of establishing Alberta as the ideal host of the 40th WorldSkills Competition. With key partners from industry, labour, education and government, Canada demonstrated it’s commitment to developing world-class talent as host of WorldSkills Calgary 2009, on September 1-7, 2009 at Stampede Park. Over 150,000 spectators witnessed an outstanding demonstration of trade and technology skills.

WorldSkills Calgary 2009 represents Canada’s tenth participation in WorldSkills, and Canada’s best overall results from any WorldSkills Competition receiving an impressive 8 Medals and 13 Medallions of Excellence.

Competitors from 50 countries took part in this impressive event. Visit www.worldskills2009.com for more information.

SCA will select Team Alberta at the 2010 Provincial Skills Competition. This group will represent the province at the 2010 Canadian Skills Competition where the 2011 Team Canada will be selected to represent Canada at WorldSkills London 2011.

Don't miss video of Mike Holmes and Alberta's eight on Team Canada!