After several years without fielding a team in Alberta, we are excited to announce that we are once again preparing to compete in the Skills Canada provincial event. This year, not only have we assembled a team of age‑eligible competitors, but they are also being supported by instructors from the Landscape Horticulturist Apprenticeship Program at Olds College, along with an exceptional group of industry coaches.
The team will hold regular training sessions throughout February and March, leading up to the final competition, which will take place in the Landscape Pavilion at Olds College on March 28–29.
We invite industry partners to attend the competition days to gain a deeper understanding of the Skills movement and to help build support for future participation. We are also seeking donations of materials and supplies, as well as financial contributions to help cover catering for the team and coaches. If you’re interested in supporting the Skills Alberta team, please contact Lisa Brick at lisa.brick@landscape-alberta.com.
Team Alberta will compete at the national Skills Canada event in Toronto, ON from May 27–29. With this renewed momentum, our goal is to return permanently to the main Skills Alberta competition each year in early May. While timing can be challenging for our industry, the opportunity to connect with more than 10,000 youth who are exploring careers in the skilled trades is invaluable. Being present at this annual event ensures we are represented as a trade of choice for youth and parents alike.
Our industry offers incredible career pathways and meaningful, rewarding work—we simply need to help teachers, parents, and young people connect the dots. Skills Alberta (Skills Canada) is a powerful way to do this. We encourage you to get involved; together, we can be the strongest ambassadors for our industry.
