News Details

The 32nd annual Halton Skills Competition (secondary panel) will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Georgetown District High School from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.  A dinner celebration begins at 4 p.m. and ends with an awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m.

Approximately 175 Grade 9-12 secondary students will compete in a wide range of skills including 2D Character Animation, Architectural Technology & Design, Auto Technology Service, Baking, Cabinetmaking, Carpentry, Coding, Computer Aided Manufacturing, Culinary Arts, IT Network Systems Admin Electronics, Graphic Design, Hairstyling, Horticulture and Landscape, IT Network Systems Admin, Mechanical CAD, Outdoor Power and Recreational Equipment, Photography, Precision Machining, TV & Video Production and Welding.

A Career Showcase will take place during the day profiling representatives from the community, business, industry and education sectors. 

Students successful in the competition will go forward and represent the HDSB at the Ontario Skills Competition in Toronto May 6-8. Those who qualify will move on to the Skills Canada National Competition.

Participation in activities like the Halton Skills Competition help students develop innovative strategies and connect learning to the real world by aligning with the ‘Equity and Inclusion’ and ‘Learning and Achievement’ areas of focus in the Halton District School Board’s 2022-2024 Multi-Year Plan, which is designed to elevate student achievement.

Quotes
"The Halton Skills competition champions essential skilled trades alongside modern technologies and seamlessly integrates principles of science and engineering,” says Lisa Ashenhurst, Instructional Program Lead - Experiential Education STEM/Safety with the Halton District School Board. “By providing a distinctive platform for students to showcase their talents, this competition prepares them for diverse career pathways while emphasizing the interconnectedness of these fields in today's workforce.”

“We owe this success to the dedication and expertise of our teachers, whose time and skill set are invaluable in guiding students towards excellence. Additionally, we extend our gratitude to our community partners whose support enhances the competition's impact, fostering a friendly and supportive environment that empowers students to excel and thrive in their educational journey."

HDSB 2020-2024 Multi-Year Plan
Halton Skills fulfills the 2020-2024 Multi-Year Plan (MYP). The plan lays out five areas of focus, with the overall purpose of setting direction and prioritizing the collective actions of all stakeholders to ensure our efforts as an organization are aligned and coordinated to support the more than 65,000 students, 11,000 staff and the broader HDSB community.

Background resources
Secondary School
Secondary Education and Pathways
2020-2024 Multi-Year Plan 


For additional information, contact:
Jason Misner, Senior Communications Officer
communications@hdsb.ca | 905-335-3663, Toll free: 1-877-618-3456