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Join us as we talk with alumni, local trades and technology people, sponsors and more to learn about the world of the trades and technologies, the impact that being involved in Skills has on people and the career opportunities that are available within the trades and technologies! 

  1. Meet Veljko Stevanovic, 2026 WorldSkills IT Network Team Canada Competitor

    NOV 7

    Meet Veljko Stevanovic, 2026 WorldSkills IT Network Team Canada Competitor

    In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, we are joined by Veljko Stevanovic. Veljko reminices on his high school and post-secondary Provincial competition experience, as well as his National competition experience and what he is hoping to gain from training for Worlds throughout the next year.

    12 min
  2. Meet Jaeden Wildenboer, 2017 Provincial Welding Gold Medalist

    JUL 14

    Meet Jaeden Wildenboer, 2017 Provincial Welding Gold Medalist

    On this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, we chat with Jaeden Wildenboer the 2017 Provincial Gold medalist in welding and one of the youngest welders to obtain their Red Seal!

    17 min
  3. Meet Jamie Maxwell, Long Time Regional Coordinator and 2019 - 2025 Skills Canada BC Director of Competitions

    JUL 3

    Meet Jamie Maxwell, Long Time Regional Coordinator and 2019 - 2025 Skills Canada BC Director of Competitions

    This episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech is especially special, as we welcome our Director of Competitions, Jamie Maxwell, into retirement! Jamie shares with us his journey from being a shop teacher, becoming the Regional Coordinator for the Peace Region and working his way up to Director of Competitions, over the years! Happy Retirement, Jamie!

    21 min
  4. Meet Jakub Polak, 2024 Cabinetmaking Provincial Bronze Medalist

    11/06/2024

    Meet Jakub Polak, 2024 Cabinetmaking Provincial Bronze Medalist

    In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, we sit down with Jakub Polak, as he shares with us what it was like competing as an International student, earning a bronze medal and his background within the trades!

    21 min
  5. Meet Adrian Fitzpatrick, Automotive Alumni and BCIT Instructor

    09/27/2024

    Meet Adrian Fitzpatrick, Automotive Alumni and BCIT Instructor

    Join in as Adrian shares his journey through competiting in Skills, at both a secondary and post-secondary level and how he came to be an Automotive Instructor at BCIT!

    20 min
  6. Meet Brooklyn Pelletier, Hairstylist Alumna

    08/23/2024

    Meet Brooklyn Pelletier, Hairstylist Alumna

    Meet Brooklyn Pelletier, 2023 Provincial Gold Hairstyling Medalist, National Competitor and 2024 Skills for Success Youth Assembly Representative for BC.

    29 min
  7. Meet Matthew Simpson, 2023 & 2024 Cabinetmaking Competitor

    08/09/2024

    Meet Matthew Simpson, 2023 & 2024 Cabinetmaking Competitor

    In this episode you will meet Matthew Simpson, 2023 and 2024 Provincial and National cabinetmaking competitor. You will learn about his journey through the Skills competition and his decision to compete a second year, his words of advice, his journey through the trades and much more!

    25 min
  8. Meet Wade Arbo, 2022 IT Network Systems Administration National Bronze Medalist

    06/21/2024

    Meet Wade Arbo, 2022 IT Network Systems Administration National Bronze Medalist

    In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, we are joined by Wade Arbo! Wade was the 2022 Provincial Gold medalist and National Bronze medalist in IT Network Systems Administration. Listen to hear about the technology sector, his journey and some great words of advice!

    15 min
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Join us as we talk with alumni, local trades and technology people, sponsors and more to learn about the world of the trades and technologies, the impact that being involved in Skills has on people and the career opportunities that are available within the trades and technologies! 

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