Skills Canada Alberta will host 200 post-secondary competitors in 26 unique competitions. Visit the scopes page for a full list of events.

Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training selects apprentices for the designated trade competitions. Competitors in other events are selected by various technical training institutes. To compete in the 2009 Provincial Skills Competition Competitors must be born on or after January 1, 1988.

Gold medalists at the Provincial Skills Competition earn a spot on Team Alberta and will compete at the Canadian Skills Competition happening May 20-23, 2009 in Charlottetown, PEI.

We strongly encourage selected post-secondary competitors to obtain their employers support to ensure they can obtain the necessary time away from work to participate. The Skills Competition are held on weekdays, and often require students to travel. Many employers will also offer financial support (travel expenses, lost wages etc.). Also be sure to connect with past instructors, as they may be able to offer advice and support to prepare for the competition.

Call or 780.493.6625 for more information.

We wish the best of luck to all Team Alberta hopefuls!