Four local Skills Canada competitors will be moving on to Nationals in Toronto.
The provincial competition for Skills Canada was held in Prince Albert on April 10 and 11 at various locations around the city.
The event gave high school and SIAST students a chance to show off their talents in different areas.
Students who placed gold will get to go on to the next level, Nationals, June 4 to 7 in Toronto.
Winners from Carlton Comprehensive High School include Sara Grassick (Gold in Public Speaking), Blayz Verge (Gold in Precision in Machining), Quinten Saunders (Gold in Electrical Wiring), and Damien Gibb (Gold in Auto Service).
Grassick said she competed against eight other participants in prepared speech. They had two topics to speak on and then were questioned on them, which she said she really enjoyed.
“I wrote my speech and I practised it a million times,” she said. “I had it memorized and so the day went really well.”
She’s looking forward to going to Toronto to compete this summer.
“I think it’s going to be super exciting. There’s definitely going to be a different competition, people that are from all different provinces, so I think it’s going to be different, and great,” she said.
For Verge, competing in provincials was a great experience.
“It was awesome, I had a blast, and I’d love to do it again in Toronto so I look forward to it,” said Verge.
He had been taking machining classes all through-out school and excelling at it, when his teacher, Trevor Rutz, suggested he join Skills Canada.
During the competition he was given a blueprint of a test-shaft and had to follow all dimensions and safety instructions to complete it.
After winning, he will now continue training for Nationals.
“I like a challenge and it’s definitely going to be a challenge,” said Verge. “I’d love to do great and win and everything, but I’m going for the experience, it’s going to be fun.”
He said he’s been training with Rutz for two hours a day in preparation, figuring out how to finish the project most efficiently in the seven hours given.
Verge has already been accepted to the Machining course at the SIAST Kelsey campus in Saskatoon. He plans on becoming a journeyperson within the next four years and pursuing it as a career after that.
Rutz stressed how important it is for students to get the chance to participate in the competition as it offers numerous future opportunities.
“It allows them to excel at a higher level, doing something that they love and it really opens a lot of doors to them for employers looking for possible employees,” said Rutz.
Hosting the competition in Prince Albert was a big task. Rutz said he’s grateful to the school division and staff of Carlton for making it possible, along with Brick Layers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 for offering training in their trade.
He said it meant a lot that they could host the event here in the city.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity. It was great to have all these competitors come to our school to compete at the level that they practised so hard to get to, and it was great to see the public and other students, they were able to observe and check out the different competitions that were happening,” said Rutz.
Rutz said he’s proud of all their students and is looking forward to travelling with them to Toronto.
Skills Canada Saskatchewan Provincial Skills Competition Medal Winners 2014
Listed L to R: Gold, Silver, Bronze
(S)= Secondary, (PS)= Post Secondary
Precision Machining (S)
Blayz Verge– Carlton Comp., Trevor Lang– Greenall HS, Ryan Fisher– Swift Current
Precision Machining (PS)
Phillip Beug- Wascana, Geordie Cushway- Wascana, Tyler Zackrisson- Wascana
Mechanical CADD (S)
Regan MacMurchy- Estevan Comp., Mathew Cathcart – Carlton , Kris Pidperyhora– Sacred Hart HS
Mechanical CADD (PS)
Carson Gustafson- Kelsey SIAST , Zachary Seibel- Kelsey SIAST, Connor Scott- Kelsey SIAST
CNC Machining (PS)
Philip Beug– Wascana SIAST , Geordie Cushway- Wascana , Liam Lovelace- Wascana
It Software Solutions (S)
Joshua Toner- Swift Current, Adon Gardner– Swift Current, Michael Aman – Swift Current Comp.
Welding (S)
Tim Latrace– Melville Comp., Shune Schiestel – Estevan , Nathan Balas- Mount Royal
Welding (PS)
Chad Hittel– Great Plains Swift Current, Hayden McKinny– Pallisar SIAST, Daniel Madsen – Wascana SIAST
Print Medial Technology (PS)
Danielle Belliveau– Wascana, Amera Carlson – Wascana
Plumbing (S)
Dylan Ban– Cupar School , Ryan Sentes– Cupar School, Nick Obrirewisch- Cupar School
Plumbing (PS)
Jason Hodges- Kelsey SIAST , Kylo Yeo– Wascana SIAST
Electronics (S)
Zachary Brown– Mount Royal, Thomas Martineau– Peacock, Brady Hildebrandt- Swift Current
Electronics (PS)
Japneesh Sing– Wascana SIAST, John Dodman- Kelsey SIAST, Sunil Singh– Wascana SIAST
Electrical Installations (S)
Quinton Saunders- Carlton Comp., Branden Johnson- Mount Royal, Jacob Molnar- YRHS
Electrical Installations (PS)
Jonny Watt– Woodland SIAST, Brook Ernst– Woodland SIAST, Derek Mann- Woodland SIAST
Automation and Control (PS)
Matt Hamel– Pallisar SIAST
Brick Masonry (S)
Darius Rhodes- Winston Knoll, Janelle Stasuk– FW Johnson (tied for Gold), Austin Epp– Carlton Comp (Bronze)
Brick Masonry (PS)
Kristopher Lemon- Kelsey SIAST, Adam Pilon- Kelsey SIAST, Phillip Reimer- Kelsey SIAST
Cabinetmaking (S)Nyka Sutter- Miller Comp., Theo Ring – Carlton Comp., David Sears- Mount Royal
Carpentry (S)
Dallas Stadnyk- Humbolt, Sully Thiessen- Mount Royal, Michael Gillies- Rosetown
Carpentry (PS)
Ross Odnokon- Pallisar SIAST, Justin Yungwirth – Woodland SIAST, Reuben Oksasikewiyin– SIIT Saskatoon Campus
Hairstyling (S)
Rebecca Blackburn- Estevan, Tianna Throssell- Riverview MJ, Andria Erlandson – Swift Current Comp.
Hairstyling (PS)
Kiana Stepp- Richards Beauty College-Regina, Tiana Whitman- Richards Beauty College- Regina , Amy Johnson– Richards Beauty College- Regina
Hairstyling- Braiding (S)
Amy Huang– Yorkton Regional, Alissa Roche- NBCHS, Jaclyn Schindel– Estevan Comp.
Hairstyling- Braiding (PS)
Dellis Flett- Woodland
Hairstyling- Bridal (S)
Gintare Zingel – Estevan Comp., Dah Doh Paw- Mount Royal, Mariah Penner- Swift Current Comp.
Hairstyling- Bridal (PS)
Shantel Masson – Woodland SIAST, Jill Kolodinsky- Woodland SIAST
Aesthetics (S)
Lindsey Lemaire – Melville Comp., Katrinal Turnball- NBCHS, Sarah Kushniruk- Yorkton Regional
Aesthetics (PS)
Chantel Wensley– T&H Academy– Moose Jaw, Lisa Wilson– T&H Academy- Moose Jaw
Fashion Technology (S)
Heather Fuller- A E Peacock, Alyssa Hoffman- Humbolt
Baking (S)
Sydney Hamelin- Martinsville, Danielle Sawchuck– Greenall Balgonie, Whitney Gervais- Estevan Comp.
Auto Body Repair (S)
Cody Campbell- AE Peacock Moose Jaw, Felcon Swain- Yorkton Regional HS, Kyle Chapman- Swift Current Comp.
Auto Body Repair (PS)
Ryley Tureski- Kelsey SIAST,Kaitlyn Gillard– Wascana SIAST, Ryan Koroll- Wascana
Automotive Repair (S)
Damien Gibb- Carlton Comp., Bryden Dubiel- Yorkton Regional, Dylan Shaw- Swift Current Comp.
Cooking (S)
Kyle-Icah Matieshin- Mount Royal Comp., Kaleigh Willement- Churchill High School, Jiham Sheikh- Carlton Comp.
Cooking (PS)
Lunnette Proolx- Pallisar SIAST, Adrianna Remlingo- Kelsey SIAST , Jessie Maksymytz- Kelsey SIAST
Car painting (S)
Ryan Beattie- AE Peacock Moose Jaw, Jonathon Mugford- AE Peacock Moose Jaw
Car Painting (PS)
Owen Chant- Wascana SIAST Chuck’s Collision Centre, Kaitlyn Gillard- Wascana SIAST, Lucas Buchanan- Wascana SIAST
Graphic Design (S)
Wynnette Go- Mount Royal , Devon Plett- Centennial, Kyle Sparks– Swift Current Comp.
Graphic Design (PS)
Roxanne Konak – Wascana, Stephanie Nieman- Wascana, Danielle Bellivea- Wascana
Industrial Mechanic (PS)
Spenser Olafson- Kelsey SIAST, George Meyers- Woodland SIAST , Dale Williamson- Kelsey SIAST
Architectural Technology (S)
Ezra Gibson– Mount Royal, Shilynne Ward- Estevan Comp., Shelby Tytlanosvick- Estevan Comp.
Architectural Technology (PS)
Trevor Ens- Pallisar SIAST, Joel Klamot- Pallisar SIAST, Whitney Matthews-Pallisar SIAST
Outdoor Power and Recreation (S)
Austin Swiderski- Canora, Drew Sawchuk- Melville Comp., Keagan Fieber- Estevan Comp.
TV Video Production (S) Kyle Goulet and Vincent Dupuis- Estevan Comp., Jacob Link and Mat Martsinkiw- Sacred Heart, George Paul and Jessey Lee Saas- Central
Job Interview (S)
Shailynn Taylor- AE Peacock Moose Jaw, Joel Morin- Carlton Comp.
Job Skills Demonstration (S)
Steven Nemish- At. Mary’s High School, Andrea Rosko– Mount Royal, Katy Turgeon- Greenall Balgonie
Public Speaking (S)
Sara Gassick- Carlton Comp., Natasha Prokopchuk- Churchill, Montana Balysky- Sacred Heart HS.
2D Animation (S)
Mueez Adams Ron Sarceno- Mount Royal, Mason Campbell- Mount Royal, Seth Adams Durr-E Sameen- Centennial
3D Animation (S)
Calic-Raya Tolentino Hanna- Hansen Sacred Heart HS
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (S)
Jason Spek– Mount Royal, Brennan Kirton- Mount Royal, Kaden Mendes- Mount Royal
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (PS)
Phillip LaRocque- SIIT Saskatoon , Joel Carriere- SIIT Saskatoon
Workplace Safety (S)
Brittany Arsenault- Centennial, Bailey Lamontagne- NBCHS, Dustin Balabuck- YRHS
Robotics (s)
Carter Park, Brayden Miller, Josh Tysowski, Drew Bulitz -YRHS , Brock Chiasson, Brett Guenther, Bo Chiasson- YRHS, Jared Price, Myckala Hesmond, Trevor Helmond, Victoria Coleman– Campbell
Steamfitter (PS)
Patrick DelaSablonniere- Sask. Piping Training UA.
Photography (S)
Nicole Vidal- Carpenter High School, Lorie Tedford- Estevan Comp., Jessica Guenther- YRHS
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