SKILLS CANADA COMPETITIONS
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Intermediate Challenge
The Skills Canada Intermediate Challenge presents a friendly competitive atmosphere where students in grades 7 to 9 can showcase their abilities in fields of Graphic Design, Job Skill Demonstration, Hairstyling, Cooking, Photography, Public Speaking, Robotics and more.
Provincial Challenge
Our Provincial Competition Brings youth into a competitive spotlight while demonstrating the complexity and talent involved in skilled careers. Over 300 regional finalists from across Newfoundland and Labrador (including intermediate, secondary and post-secondary students and apprentices) gather in the city of St. John’s to compete in over 40 competition areas.
National Competition
The Skills Canada National Competition remains the only national, Olympic-style, multi-trade and technology competition for young students and apprentices in the country. Every year, this competition brings together over 500 young people from all provinces/territories within Canada to compete in over 40 trade, technology and employability skill areas.
WorldSkills International
Every two years, the WorldSkills Competition represents the best of international excellence in skilled trades and technologies. In 2026, Shanghai is hosting the WorldSkills Competition. In September 2026, young competitors from around the globe will gather at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) for the 48th WorldSkills Competition, with the goal of earning the title of world champion in their skill area.