Skills Canada Vancouver Island North Regional Competition - Feb. 20!

The Skills Canada Vancouver Island North Regional Competition is back for another exciting year! On Friday, February 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 300 students ages 10 to 18 will showcase their impressive trades and technology talents at North Island College's Campbell River campus.

This high‑energy event features 20 competitions, highlighting both skilled trades and cutting‑edge technology. Senior students will take part in hands‑on and creative challenges in areas such as Auto, Baking, Carpentry, Cabinetmaking, Culinary Arts, Electronics, Robotics, Welding, Video Production, 2D and 3D Computer Animation, Digital Art, Graphic Design, and Photography.

Junior participants will explore engineering and problem‑solving through engaging events including Gravity Car, Potential Energy Vehicle, Spaghetti Bridge Building, Wind Turbine Construction, and LEGO Mindstorm Robotics.

Junior awards will be presented in the Student Commons at NIC between 1:00-1:15 p.m. and the senior awards will be from 2:30-3:00 p.m.

Winners from this regional competition will advance to the provincial championships at Abbotsford’s Tradex on April 16. Gold medalists there will move on to compete on the national stage in Toronto, Ontario.

Come celebrate and cheer on the next generation of innovators, creators, and skilled trades leaders!

For event details, registration, and regional updates, visit: https://www.comoxvalleyschools.ca/career-programs/skills-canada-regionals/

For provincial‑level information, visit: Skills Canada BC – Home – Skills Canada BC