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Competitor in Information Technology at the 2019 Skills Canada
National Competition, in Halifax
Hairstyling competitor at the 2019 Skills Canada National Competition, in Halifax
technological occupational areas. We raise the skills that are used in every job to varying degrees
profile and recognize the skills of those young and at different levels of complexity. “These nine
people, like high level academics or athletics,” says essential skills, as identified by the government,
Thorson. “It also reinforces for those students provide a foundation for success in all occupations.”
that they are part of a larger group of people with a Essential skills demonstrations are a big part
shared passion.” of SCNC, with students and guests engaging in
hands-on challenges, presentations, and interactive
Skills Canada works closely with the Government activities. “We want to showcase and increase their
of Canada on the promotion of essential skills— awareness of how to recognize the essential
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