{"id":2715,"date":"2016-11-07T10:17:15","date_gmt":"2016-11-07T15:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skillsdev.ifpt.org\/?page_id=2715"},"modified":"2021-04-06T08:11:20","modified_gmt":"2021-04-06T12:11:20","slug":"school-group-registration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/en\/school-group-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"School Group Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE SKILLS CANADA NATIONAL COMPETITION MAY 28 AND MAY 29:<\/h4>\n

PLEASE REGISTER HERE<\/a><\/h4>\n

SCHOOL GROUP REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON MAY 17, 2019<\/h4>\n

TRAVEL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE\u00a0HERE<\/a><\/h4>\n

The\u00a0Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC)\u00a0is a great opportunity for students to learn about skilled trades and technology careers through hands on activities and inspiring presentations.<\/p>\n

There are many interesting and lucrative careers in the trades and technologies on which the Canadian economy depends. In fact, many of these jobs are in high demand!<\/p>\n

Exposing students to these opportunities early on is a key factor in broadening their career prospects and ensuring they understand the importance of acquiring\u00a0Essential Skills<\/a>\u00a0while in school.<\/p>\n

Event Highlights<\/h3>\n

Free event: open to the public on competition days (May 28 and May 29)
\nThousands of student visitors and spectators
\nOver 40 competitions, representing six sectors
\nOver 550 competitors from across Canada
\nIndustry celebrities will be on site
\nEssential Skills Stage \u2013 interactive demonstrations by various stakeholder groups and celebrities designed to highlight the importance of Essential Skills.
\nDedicated \u201cCareer Zone\u201d featuring exhibitors and sponsored Try-A-Trade\u00ae and Technology activities
\nOver 50 Try-A-Trade\u00ae\u00a0and Technology activities:\u00a0visitors put their skills to the test and get a feel for the trades, such as bricklaying, electrical wiring and cooking.<\/p>\n

SCNC student visitors\u2019 testimonies<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIt was more interesting than what\u00a0I had imagined and\u00a0I now am thinking of possible options for the\u00a0future\u201d
\n<\/em>
\n\u201cIt is interesting and it gave me choices of things\u00a0I had never thought\u00a0were possible and some things\u00a0I had never seen\u201d<\/em><\/h3>\n

We hope you can join us!<\/p>\n

Register<\/a> your school visit online today!<\/strong><\/p>\n