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!
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.
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!
3 Jul 2025
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!
6 Nov 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!
27 Sept 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!
23 Aug 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.
9 Aug 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!
21 Jun 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!
8 Nov 2023
Meet Stephanie Appel, 2023 Car Painting Provincial Gold Medalist
This epsiode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech! it is celebrating National Skilled Trades and Technology Week! Join us as we talk with Stephanie Appel and learn about her competition journey and her journey through car painting.
2 Oct 2023
Meet Kyle Gomes, Skills Canada BC Videography Alumni
In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech! we are joined by videography alumni, Kyle Gomes, as he turns from the interviewer to the interviewee. Kyle shares some of his competition experiences with us and words of advice that you won't want to miss!
13 Sept 2023
Meet Rosa Donaire Champagne, 2022 Aesthetics National Gold Medalist
In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech! we are joined by Rosa Donaire Champagne, the 2022 Skills BC Gold Medalist and 2022 Skills Competences Canada National Gold Medalist! Listen in as Rosa shares her journey through competitions and the waqys that she hopes to inspire others to pursue a career in the trades.
30 Oct 2022
Meet Tyler Blair, Carpenter and Former Chef
In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, we are joined by Tyler Blair, as he shares with us his experience through the trades and some valuable advice that you can't miss!
31 Aug 2022
Meet Scotti Ogden, Carpenter & Skills BC Alumni
In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, meet Scotti Ogden, Skills BC carpentry alumni and local business owner! Hear all about his journey through the trades and how he has become a successful business owner, training red seal carpenters and helping to make a difference in the industry. An important shout out to Scotti's high school carpentry instructor, Lawrence Fraser.
8 Mar 2022
Meet Laura Quilty, Sheet Metalist.
On this, 2022 International Women's Day, Skills Canada BC is celebrating by sharing the story of sheet metalist Laura Quilty. Listen along to hear about Laura's journey throughout the trades, valuable insight from a woman working in the trades and many opportunities that can be earned with a job in the trades.
26 Jan 2022
Meet Naomi Johns, Skills Canada Alumni and Red Seal Baker
Shoshawna Blair speaks with Naomi Johns about her experience competing in Skills, her life in the kitchens, her journey towards her Red Seal in Baking in and her current position at Snow Cap Enterprises.
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