Competitors from over 60 countries will converge on Abu Dhabi, UAE, later this month from October 15-18 for the 44th annual WorldSkills Competition. Every two years, top competitors at the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) are selected for Team Canada to compete at the WorldSkills Competition against the best of their peers from around the world!

Engagement with students, teachers, parents, volunteers, employers, and mentors ensure our programs connect education, experience, and employment.

The Skills Ontario Alumni Association is working with youwear.ca to show what “Skills” look like!

We have some of the latest styles, including hoodies, tees, hats, and more! Apparel can be customized to have the name of your competition and/or your own name on it.

As you know, the Skills Ontario Board of Directors has announced the retirement of Gail Smyth as Executive Director of Skills Ontario. Gail had planned to retire later this year, but due to medical reasons decided to retire early, after leading the organization for over 20 years. The strong and dedicated team Gail built at Skills Ontario is well prepared to continue on the work she started.

Meet the Bennetts.

Two generations of Skills Ontario competitors who know skills from the trades are skills for life.

In 2012, Evan Veryerd snagged a silver medal in cabinet-making at the Skills Ontario Competition. Today, he is a woodworking instructor at Katarowki Aboriginal School in Kingston, ON.

“Based on how much I know the trades helped me build confidence and develop into the person I am today, I thought helping bring those same opportunities, in the form of focus programs, to students who otherwise wouldn’t have them, could make a real impact in their lives,” he said.

Sheridan College is one of Canada’s leading postsecondary institutions, serving over 23,000 full time students at several campuses in the western Greater Toronto Area.

The Skills Ontario Board of Directors has announced the retirement of Gail Smyth as Executive Director of Skills Ontario. Smyth had planned to retire later this year, but due to medical reasons decided to retire early, after leading the organization for over 20 years.

"I hope the summer months find you well! While the summer months is a time when we slow down and enjoy holidays with friends and family, I am so excited for what the new school year will bring for Skills Ontario, our supporters, and of course, the youth of our province."

In June, Skills Ontario participated in the Canada Helps Great Giving Challenge – a fundraising initiative during Canada’s slowest giving season. With your help, Skills Ontario raised a grand total of $620 during the month of June! Thank you for your generosity!