Territorial Skills Competition

The Territorial Skills Competition is an annual multi-trade and technology skills competition. This exciting event is a celebration of the incredible craftsmanship, innovation, and dedication to excellence that Skills Canada Yukon promotes year-round. Competing provides you with an opportunity to test your skills against local secondary students and apprentices.

Competing creates connection to community members and buisness owners who work in your chosen skill area. Competing at the territorial level gives you the potential of competeing at the Skills Competences Canada National Competition against secondary students and apprentices from across Canada! in 2025, the competition will be held on May 39th and 30th in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Countdown to Competition Day April 25th 2025!

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Unlock your potential at the Yukon Territorial Skills Competition! Our online registration form is easy and fast to complete. Registration will be open from February 3rd to 28th 2025!

Competition Rules and Competitor Preparation

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to compete?

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:

  • Possess Canadian citizenship or Landed Immigrant status and be a resident of Yukon; or be a registered International Student. Competitors are responsible for verifying this information, if requested.
  • Be between 13 and 21 years of age on January 1 of the year of the Competition. Competitors are responsible for verifying this information, if requested.
  • Be registered in a recognized secondary institute, or be enrolled in a registered home school program
  • Have completed and submitted a signed release form by a parent or guardian if under the age of 19.

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:

  • Possess Canadian citizenship or Landed Immigrant status and be a resident of Yukon; or be a registered International Student. Competitors are responsible for verifying this information, if requested.
  • Be enrolled in a college to training institution OR be a registered apprentice with the Yukon Government.
  • The competitor cannot be a certified journey-person in the trade in which they are competing in.
  • Have completed and submitted a signed release form.
How can I best prepare for the competition?
  • A "getting ready" guide will be sent in your registration confirmation package.
  • Be sure to closesly review what you are responsible for bringing to the competition.
  • Practice!
  • Arrive early to orientation on the day of competition.
Why should I compete?
  • An opportunity to showcase your talents and test your skills against other local youth and apprentices.
  • Connect with like-minded individuals, mentors, and potential employers who share your passion for your chosen field.
  • The chance to compete at Skills Compétences Canada National Competition against the best skilled youth & apprentices from across Canada.
What if I am a rural competitor?

We strongly encourage competitors from rural communities to register. Please contact us to discuss your travel logistics as we may be able to assist in travel expenses.

How much does it cost to participate?

There is no registration fee for the TSC. However, competitors must supply equipment and clothing as identified in the contest desciptions. If you are unable to provide the specified materials, please contact our team for support.

What if I'm not sure if I can do it?

No problem! We would love to chat. Send us a note or a give us a call at 867-332-7446 or yukon@skillscanada.com.

Past Competitions

This years competition will take place April 24th 2025. Look at our highlights from previous years.

Students learning from industry in the "Discovery Zone"
Students learning from industry in the "Discovery Zone"
Secondary students competing in Robotics
Secondary students competing in Robotics
A competitor in baking decorating a cake!
A competitor in baking decorating a cake!
Secondary cooking competition in Dawson City
Secondary cooking competition in Dawson City
Secondary student competing in Hairstyling
Secondary student competing in Hairstyling
Post Secondary student competing in Electrical Installations
Post Secondary student competing in Electrical Installations
Secondary student competing in Outdoor Power & Recreation
Secondary student competing in Outdoor Power & Recreation
Territorial Electrical Installation medalists and coaches
Territorial Electrical Installation medalists and coaches
Secondary level cooking competitor and NTC member
Secondary level cooking competitor and NTC member
Carpentry competitor in 2021 Territorial Skills Competition
Carpentry competitor in 2021 Territorial Skills Competition
Post secondary Welding competitor
Post secondary Welding competitor
Welding competitor 2021 Territorial Skills Competition
Welding competitor 2021 Territorial Skills Competition
Electrical Installations competitor 2021 Territorial Skills
Electrical Installations competitor 2021 Territorial Skills
Welding competitor 2021 Territorial Skills Competition
Welding competitor 2021 Territorial Skills Competition
Robotics competitors working on their project
Robotics competitors working on their project
Secondary students competing in Carpentry
Secondary students competing in Carpentry
Learning about how to keep safe during the competition
Learning about how to keep safe during the competition
Winners of the 2017 Territorial Skills Competition
Winners of the 2017 Territorial Skills Competition
Max competing in Outdoor Power & Recreation Equipment
Max competing in Outdoor Power & Recreation Equipment
Post secondary students competing in Carpentry
Post secondary students competing in Carpentry
Apprenticeship Yukon hosts a booth during the Expo
Apprenticeship Yukon hosts a booth during the Expo
Cabinetmaking competition held at FH Collins
Cabinetmaking competition held at FH Collins