Image: Enbridge / Roughly 100 students from the Fraser Valley are rolling up their sleeves as they prepare to compete and showcase their core competencies at the regional competitions of Skills Canada British Columbia, happening this week at the UFV Chilliwack campus this week. Students who are adept in welding, electrical installations, carpentry, cabinetmaking, culinary arts, automotive service, and architectural and mechanical computer-aided design will compete against their peers from Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Langley, Mission, and Hope.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Skills Canada British Columbia

Fraser Valley high school students to showcase their trade, skill sets at UFV Chilliwack competition

Feb 26, 2025 | 9:51 AM

CHILLIWACK — Roughly 100 students from the Fraser Valley are rolling up their sleeves as they prepare to compete and showcase their core competencies at the regional competitions of Skills Canada British Columbia, happening this week at the UFV Chilliwack campus.

These same secondary students will be vying for a chance to represent Canada at WorldSkills 2026, the Olympic-caliber skills competition held every two years. Their journey begins Thursday, February 27 at UFV.

Students who are adept in welding, electrical installations, carpentry, cabinetmaking, culinary arts, automotive service, and architectural and mechanical computer-aided design will compete against their peers from Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Langley, Mission, and Hope. The winners will advance to the provincial competitions in Abbotsford on April 16. Provincial gold medalists will then head to national competitions in Regina happening May 29-30, where only the very best performers will earn a spot on Team Canada and compete at WorldSkills 2026 in Shanghai, China in September next year.

Image: Enbridge

Each year, Skills Canada BC hosts competitions throughout the province to give secondary and post-secondary trade students a platform to showcase their talents. Over 1,800 students are expected to compete across the province in the regionals

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Now in its 31st year, the provincials will feature 54 competition areas, including animation, hairstyling, plumbing, car painting, photography and more. Each competition has specific tasks and rules, as well as designated judges who will evaluate the participants’ skills and performance. The event is open to the public and provides opportunities to network with industry leaders and experts who will be in attendance.

Representatives from Enbridge, an energy transportation company which operates a natural gas pipeline system across the province, will set up a booth at the provincials to provide information about career opportunities in the pipeline industry. Enbridge has also contributed $5,000 in support of the event as part of its community giving program, focusing on empowering young people through education and skills development.

by Mike Vanden Bosch

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