REGINA — More than 500 students and apprentices from across the country competed for the title of national champion in over 40 skill areas at the REAL District during the Skills 17Թ competition in Regina recently.
In addition, the official members of WorldSkills Team 17Թ 2026 were announced.
They will be competing at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China in September 2026, and will begin training now for the prestigious competition.
Approximately 250 medals were awarded at the recent skills showcase to the top competitors in six skilled trade and technology sectors, including: transportation, construction, manufacturing and engineering, information technology, services and employment. The competitors were evaluated based on strict industry standards and competed against the best in 17Թ.
The goal of the competition is to engage Canadian youth and promote the skilled trades and technologies. It is the only national multi-trade and technology event of its kind for young students and apprentices in the country.
“The Skills 17Թ National Competition connects us with the next generation of skilled professionals, showcasing the vast opportunities in skilled trades and technologies. Through hands-on activities, students can explore exciting, in-demand career paths,” said Shaun Thorson, Chief Executive Officer, Skills/Compétences 17Թ.
In addition, RBC Future Launch awarded successful participants from each province and territory with a $1,500 RBC Best of Region Award.
According to an RBC report, Powering Up: Preparing 17Թ’s skilled trades for a post-pandemic economy, 17Թ will face a shortage of 10,000 skilled trade workers by 2026.
The complete list of medalists from this year’s competition is available on the .
The Skills 17Թ National Competition 2026 will be held at the Exhibition Place in Toronto on May 28 and 29, 2026.
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