Ten students from Rainbow Schools will participate in the 19th annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition from May 5 to May 7.
Students will test their skills in eight events, including architectural CADD, auto service technology, carpentry, baking, home building, small powered equipment, welding and cabinetmaking.
Approximately 100 students competed for a chance to attend the event through regional skills competitions in Sudbury and North Bay. More than 1,500 students from Ontario will compete in more than 51 events. The Ontario Technological Skills Competition is taking place at RIM Park and Manulife Financial Sportsplex in Waterloo.
"Industries that rely on apprenticeships, including construction, transportation, manufacturing and services, have been growing and need new workers," said Rainbow District School Board chair Judy Hunda . "The Technological Skills Competition promotes and profiles careers in the skilled trades and technology, making students aware of the wealth of opportunities that exist."
The following students will be competing in the provincial competition: Anthony Bozzo, Lasalle Secondary School; Rylan Pilbacka, Lively District Secondary School; Jessica Kutche, Lockerby Composite School; Lindsey Smith, Lively District Secondary School; Kevin Emiry and Tyler Hobbs, Espanola High School; Dan Arnold and Zecharian Linen, Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School; Andrew Desjardins, Espanola High School; and Tyler Schouten, Espanola High School.
