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Unlike previous years where all competitors in all contest areas came together under one roof, Skills /Compétences Canada hosted their premier national multi-contest area competition event entirely online. Dubbed the: Skills Canada Virtual National Competition (SCVNC), this massive online event took place over the week of May 24th – 28th, drawing in the best competition from across the country, and finally culminated with the SCVNC Closing Ceremonies during the evening of Tuesday June 15th. Eight of Nova Scotia’s secondary and post-secondary students competed virtually in technology and employability skill areas with hopes of being awarded as the national champion in their respective fields. Representing Team Nova Scotia were: Anders Daigle – 3D Game ArtAva Doucet – 2D Character AnimationMiccol Bocci – 2D Character AnimationOlivia Martin – Graphic Design TechnologyMadeline Wall... READ MORE
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READ MOREHalifax saw over 550 student and apprentice competitors from across Canada, including Team Nova Scotia, compete in over 40 Skill Areas representing six sectors: Construction; Employment; Information Technology; Manufacturing and Engineering; Transportation and Service.
READ MOREWalsh won gold in his contest area at the Nova Scotia Skills Competition, and the Skills Canada National Competition in both 2017 and 2018. He then earned his spot on Team Canada at the WorldSkills Selection event against Canada’s other top competitor in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
READ MORENicole Hamilton, a 2018 National gold medalist in Car Painting, and Red Seal Automotive Refinishing Technician Painter received the 2019 Alumni of the Year Award during the Skills Excellence Awards.
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