The events showcase the technical talents of students from all Northwestern Ontario schools.

Skilled Trades & Technology Competitions for all Students

The Regional Skills Competition is a significant investment in young people! The events are designed to showcase the technical talents of students from all Northwestern Ontario schools. The Competition provides an excellent opportunity to:

• Support student learning of trades and technology;
• Demonstrate an exemplary collaboration between the private and  education sectors;
• Prepare students to be the future workforce;
• Showcase the benefits of trades and technology careers;

• Recognize youth for outstanding achievement related to the trades and  technology field.

 Students may participate in any one of the competitions indicated from the list of 2009 - 2010 competitions for their grade level. Each regional contest is planned, organized, and judged by a volunteer committee of practitioners from the private, labour, and education sectors. The Competition is made possible by the sponsorship of the Boards of Education, Confederation College, Labour Organizations, and many businesses in Northwestern Ontario.

2009/2010 Schedule of Events (pdf)

Skills Competition for your School

Registration Dates: October 2009 to May 2010

• Please read the Guidelines, Contest Scopes, rules and conditions set out in this form to ensure eligibility, and then have each contestant complete the  registration form. School staff can contact Bob McEwan @ (807) 475-6523 for additional information.
• Every effort will be made to ensure all schools wishing to send students have access to the competitions.

Please complete the online registration for high school competitions (Automotive, Woodworking, Hairstyling , Robotics)and fax a completed signed registration form (pdf) to:

Confederation College
C/O Bob McEwan
SCWI Coordinator
P.O. Box 398
Thunder Bay ON
P7C 4W1

or

Fax to: (807) 475-0887

E-mail: mailto:rmcewan@confederationc.on.ca

GRADE 7 & 8 Competitions:

Please e-mail Bob McEwan rmcewan@confederationc.on.ca for grade 7-8 competitions  (Bridge Building, Robotics) indicating intent to participate. (Iindividual student registration is not required). School, teacher, and # of teams will be needed a week before the competitions.