Media Advisory: Hon. Diane Finley, Hon. John Milloy and Mike Holmes (Host of
Holmes Inspections(TM) and Canada's Most Trusted Contractor) to attend the
Canadian Skills Competition
Event hosted by Skills/Compétences Canada to take place May 20-23, 2010 at Rim Park, Waterloo, Ontario
GATINEAU, QC, April 29 /CNW Telbec/ - Skills/Compétences Canada in partnership with Skills Canada Ontario, will host the 16th Canadian Skills Competition to be held at RIM Park and the Waterloo Memorial Sports Complex in Waterloo, Ontario. The Hon. Minister Milloy, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities will provide remarks on the importance of skilled trades and technology careers at the Opening Ceremonies. The Hon. Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, and Mike Holmes, Host of 'Holmes Inspections' and Canada's Most Trusted Contractor, will close the event by providing remarks regarding the importance of Skilled Trades and Technologies as rewarding career paths for Canadian youth. Representatives from other organizations and industry sectors will also participate at the Event, highlighting the importance of skilled trade and technology industries to the Canadian economy.
The Canadian Skills Competition will take place from May 20-23, 2010. Throughout the four day event which includes two days of Competition, over 550 students from our 13 provinces/territories will provide spectators and media an opportunity to photograph these skills up close and take in the scope of this event throughout the more than 325,000 square feet of competition space.
What: Canadian Skills Competition
Who: The following Speakers and Past Champions will participate at
various events:
- The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills
Development Canada
- The Honourable John Milloy, Minister of Training, Colleges and
Universities
- Mike Holmes, Host of HGTV's 'Holmes Inspection' and Canada's Most
Trusted Contractor
- Terry Cooke, President of Skills/Compétences Canada
- Mr. Gary Cronkwright, Chair of Skills Canada-Ontario
- Isabelle Collin, Skills Canada's 2009 WorldSkills Silver Medalist in
Esthetics
- Jonathan Arbour, Skills Canada's 2009 WorldSkills Gold Medalist in
Cabinet Making
When: May 20-23, 2010
Where: RIM Park and the Waterloo Memorial Sports Complex, Waterloo, ON
Official Agenda
Canadian Skills Competition May 20-23, 2010
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
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8:00 AM - 4:00PM Media Registration RIM Park/Media Centre/Room 207
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6:00 - 7:00 PM VIP Reception Hauser Haus Room, Waterloo
(Private Function) Memorial Recreation Complex
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6:00 - 7:00 PM Welcoming Reception Waterloo Memorial Recreation
(for Competitors) Complex
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7:00 - 8:30 PM Opening Ceremonies Waterloo Memorial Recreation
Complex
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Friday, May 21, 2010
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Media Registration RIM PARK/Media Centre/
Room 207
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Competition Day 1 RIM Park
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Career Exploration Showcase - RIM Park
Hands on Demonstrations
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM National Youth Leadership Grey Silo
Forum
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
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8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Partnership Breakfast Skylark & Regal Room
RIM Park
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Competition Site Tours Tours start from the
Skylark & Regal Room at
RIM Park
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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Competition Day 2 RIM Park
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Career Exploration Showcase -
Hands on Demonstrations RIM Park
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM National Youth Leadership Forum Grey Silo
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
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2:00 PM to 3:00 PM VIP Reception Hauser Haus Room,
(Private Function) Waterloo Memorial
Recreation Complex
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3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Closing Ceremony Waterloo Memorial
Recreation Complex
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See Canada's top talent in over 40 disciplines:
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Precision Machining Cooking Job Interview
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Mechatronics Restaurant Service Job Skill Demonstration
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Mechanical CADD Landscape Gardening Prepared Speech
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CNC Machining Refrigeration 3D Character Computer
Animation
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IT Office Software IT and Network Support 2D Character Computer
Applications Animation
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Welding Graphic Design Aircraft Maintenance
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Autobody Repair Industrial Mechanic/Millwright Workplace Safety
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Sheet Metal Work Architectural Technology Robotics
& Design
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Plumbing Outdoor Power and Heavy Equipment
Recreation Equipment Service
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Electronics TV/Video Production Car Painting
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Web Site Development Electrical Installations Offset Printing
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Automotive Service Aesthetics Cabinetmaking
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Automation and Control Fashion Technology Brick Masonry
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Hairstyling Baking Carpentry
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About Skills/Compétences Canada
Skills/Compétences Canada was founded in 1989 as a national, not-for-profit organization that works with employers, educators, labour groups and governments to promote skilled trades and technology careers among Canadian youth. Its unique position among private and public sector partners enables it to work toward securing Canada's future skilled labour needs while helping young people discover rewarding careers. Skills/Compétences Canada offers experiential learning opportunities including skilled trades and technology competitions for hundreds of thousands of young Canadians through regional, provincial/territorial, national and international events, as well as skilled trades awareness programs. Headquartered in Gatineau, Quebec, Skills/Compétences Canada is the Canadian Member organization of WorldSkills International. For more information visit www.skillscanada.com or call 877-754-5226.
RSVP: Media are asked to RSVP attendance at this event before Friday May 21st, by contacting one of the media relations contacts listed below.
For further information: Media Contacts: Christianne Scholfield, Director, Pan Canadian Communications, [email protected], Ph: (819) 771-7545 ext. 1, Cell: (613) 282-3774; Cynthia Faubert, Communications Officer, [email protected], (819) 771-7545 ext. 4
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