TERRITORIAL COMPETITION

& CAREER EXPO

CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS

Engaging NWT youth in the exploration of skilled trade and technology careers.

  • Are you interested in skilled trades? Want to learn new skills while having fun and playing games? Look no further! Skills Canada NWT offers brand new classroom presentations and workshops that will introduce you to the world of skilled trades.

    Whether you're a student, teacher, or parent, our goal is to educate and inspire young minds about the endless opportunities in skilled trades. Through interactive and hands-on activities, we aim to make learning about trades fun and engaging. Click here for more information, and to reserve a presentation!

  • We have launched our brand new Try-A-Trade® program, which allows students, educators, and parent/guardians to order FREE resources that teach the foundation of skilled trade and technology careers in a fun, engaging way.

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  • We release monthly #SkillsAtHome Challenges that can be completed from the comfort of your own home.

    These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging, while also allowing you to learn new skills along the way. Each month, we announce a new challenge and participants have the entire month to complete it. Once the challenge is completed, participants can submit their entry for a chance to win exciting prizes!

  • Our flagship Territorial Competition sees Secondary, Post-Secondary students as well as apprentices compete in a fun, Olympic-style skilled trade and technology competition.

    Top placing competitors have an opportunity to advance to the Skills Canada National Competition and represent Team Northwest Territories!

  • The Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) is the only national multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in Canada. It is organized by Skills Canada, a not-for-profit organization that promotes skilled trades and technology careers to Canadian youth.

    Held annually, the SCNC brings together over hundreds of competitors from across the country to compete in more than 40 skilled trade and technology contests. These contests cover a wide range of fields, including carpentry, hairstyling, welding, robotics, and more.

  • We are now accepting applications for Skills Club funding, which allows educators to run extracurricular activities in several trade or technology areas.

Skills Club Applications Now Open

At Skills Canada NWT, we pride ourselves in promoting and advocating for the exciting world of skilled trades and technology to NWT youth.

Our primary goal is to empower and inspire the next generation by providing them with the knowledge, exposure, and practical experience they need to thrive in today's ever-evolving job market. Through a variety of engaging programs and initiatives, we actively foster curiosity, innovation, and a passion for skilled trades and technology.

In addition to competitions, we take great pride in our vibrant network of mentors and experts who are committed to supporting and guiding NWT youth in their pursuit of careers in skilled trades and technology. Our mentors, who are industry professionals, provide invaluable insights, advice, and guidance to help students navigate through their educational and career journey successfully.