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Mechatronics competitors at the 2019 Skills Canada National Competition, in Halifax Student visitors participate in Try-A-Trade and Technology® activity hosted by Volvo
Baking competitor at the 2019 Skills Canada National Competition, in Halifax Student visitors participate in a Try-A-Trade® and Technology activity hosted by UA Canada
skills in any given trade or technology career,” says Thorson says Skills Canada’s overarching message
Thorson. for young people is to understand their options, and
they should do their own research when it comes
Thorson says although Skills Canada was unable to to their future career options. “We say, go out there
host its flagship event this year, the cancellation of and look at different sectors you can work in, at the
SCNC 2020 in Vancouver will not stop them from different occupations, and which skills are needed
promoting skilled trade and technology careers to to succeed,” says Thorson.
youth and apprentices. “It’s a great opportunity
for exposure,” says Thorson. “Couple that with www.skillscompetencescanada.com
observation, and it creates a strong case for why
they might want to explore these occupations.”
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