Islanders do well at Skills Canada

Title

Abstract

Six Island students were medal winners at the National Skills Canada Competition held in early June. The winners were Jacob Gallant, Dane Cutcliffe, Jordan MacLean, Isaiah Jabbour, Stephen Simpson and Joshua Hay. This was the second time that Jacob Gallant participated in the Nationals and he took the medal in cabinet making. He indicated that taking part increased his self confidence. The gala closing ceremony was attended by over 2,000 people including industry leaders. Minister Jason Kenney talked about the need for skilled workers and talked about the government's support for apprenticeship programs and the Skills Canada program. PEI students can take part in next provincial competition in March 2015 [includes photograph].

Date

August 2014

Issue

11

Title	Islanders do well at Skills Canada
Authors	C. MacAulay
Abstract	Six Island students were medal winners at the National Skills Canada Competition held in early June. The winners were Jacob Gallant, Dane Cutcliffe, Jordan MacLean, Isaiah Jabbour, Stephen Simpson and Joshua Hay. This was the second time that Jacob Gallant participated in the Nationals and he took the medal in cabinet making. He indicated that taking part increased his self confidence. The gala closing ceremony was attended by over 2,000 people including industry leaders. Minister Jason Kenney talked about the need for skilled workers and talked about the government's support for apprenticeship programs and the Skills Canada program. PEI students can take part in next provincial competition in March 2015 [includes photograph].
Journal	Northern star : a community newspaper serving the Island's central north shore
Date	August 2014
Volume	18
Issue	11
Note	***unscanned