What is the Territorial Skills Competition?

The Territorial Skills Competition is a one day competition that serves as both a contest to test a participant's skills in a public forum, as well as a qualifier for the annual Skills Competences Canada National Competition. As a qualifier, participants may be eligible to represent Team Yukon at the National Competition!

The 2024 Competition will be held at Yukon University on May 2nd, 2024. Details for each competition area can be found below.

Registration will be open from January 2nd, 2024 to March 31st, 2024. If you have questions about registration or are interested in learning more, please contact us directly at yukoncommunications@skillscanada.com.

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Why should I compete?

Competing provides you with:

- An opportunity to test your skills against other local youth and apprentices
- Connections to community members and business owners who work in your chosen skill area
- A chance to compete at Skills Competences Canada National Competition against youth & apprentices from across Canada

Competition Areas

Competition Area

Level(s)

Competition Date 2024

Baking
Secondary
TBA
Cabinetmaking
Competition not held in 2023
May 2nd 2024
Carpentry
Secondary & Post-Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Cooking
Secondary & Post-Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Electrical Installations
Post-Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Graphic Design Technology
Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Hairstyling
Secondary & Post-Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Heavy Vehicle Technology
Post-Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Mechanical Engineering CAD
Secondary & Post-Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Mobile Robotics
Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Photography
Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Plumbing
Post-Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Sheet Metal Work
Post-Secondary
TBA 2024
Welding
Secondary & Post-Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Workplace Safety
Competition not held in 2023
May 2nd 2024
2D Animation
Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Landscape Gardening
Post-Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Aesthetics
Post-Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Fashion Technology
Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Video Production
Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Public Speaking
Post-Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Automobile Technology
Secondary
May 2nd 2024
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Post-Secondary
May 2nd 2024

If you are interested in a competition area and it is not listed, contact us to discuss how we can make that happen! The full list of Skills Canada National Competitions are listed here.

Who is eligible to compete?
Secondary Level Eligibility

Secondary level competitors must meet the following criteria in the current school year and may be asked to provide proof of any points listed below:

  1. Be a resident of Yukon.
  2. Currently enrolled in a secondary school in Yukon. 
Post-Secondary (Apprentice) Level Eligibility

Post-Secondary competitors must meet the following criteria in the current school year and may be asked to provide proof of any points listed below:

  1. Be a resident of Yukon.
  2. Be enrolled in a college to training institution OR be a registered apprentice with Yukon Government. The competitor cannot be a certified journey-person in the trade in which they are competing in.
How do you register?

Registration is now closed. If you tried to register prior to the extended deadline and did not work OR you are interested in learning more, please contact us directly at yukoncommunications@skillscanada.com.

How much does this cost?

There is no direct cost for participating in the Territorial Skills Competition.

Competitors must wear/bring appropriate dress/safety equipment/tools or equipment as specified in the contest description. Competitors will not be permitted to participate and will be disqualified if they do not come prepared with all safety dress/equipment specified in the scope. If you are unable to provide the specified materials, please contact our team for support.

How do you prepare for the competition? 
  1. Connect with our team directly! We can connect you with supplies and a mentor as available.
  2. Check back frequently if your desired Territorial Contest Description is not listed yet. This will be updated regularly as new documents are received.