Skills BC Talks Trades & Tech!

Nov 06 2024 12 ep. 20 mins 1
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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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Meet Jakub Polak, 2024 Cabinetmaking Provincial Bronze Medalist

Nov 06 2024 21 mins  
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!

Meet Adrian Fitzpatrick, Automotive Alumni and BCIT Instructor

Sep 27 2024 19 mins  
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!

Meet Brooklyn Pelletier, Hairstylist Alumna

Aug 23 2024 29 mins  
Meet Brooklyn Pelletier, 2023 Provincial Gold Hairstyling Medalist, National Competitor and 2024 Skills for Success Youth Assembly Representative for BC.

Meet Matthew Simpson, 2023 & 2024 Cabinetmaking Competitor

Aug 09 2024 24 mins  
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!

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

Jun 21 2024 14 mins  
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!

Meet Stephanie Appel, 2023 Car Painting Provincial Gold Medalist

Nov 08 2023 15 mins  
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.

Meet Kyle Gomes, Skills Canada BC Videography Alumni

Oct 02 2023 25 mins  
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!

Meet Rosa Donaire Champagne, 2022 Aesthetics National Gold Medalist

Sep 13 2023 17 mins  
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.

Meet Tyler Blair, Carpenter and Former Chef

Oct 30 2022 14 mins  
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!

Meet Scotti Ogden, Carpenter & Skills BC Alumni

Aug 31 2022 13 mins  
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