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Through in-depth conversations, we aim to provide valuable advice and insightful perspectives on the impact of the Skills Canada competitions on the careers and lives of our guests. Join us as we explore the journeys of Alumni and many others and uncover the lasting effects of their participation in the Skills Canada Competitions.
The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Skills Canada Alberta or its affiliates. Our goal is to provide a platform for the diverse and unique perspectives and experiences of our Alumni and others in the Skills community. Overall, we are celebrating their experiences and journeys in the trades, technologies, and our competitions. The “Skills Canada Alberta” name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner, and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 18 days
Average audio length:
41 minutes
Guest interviews
Video podcast
English
Canada
43 episodes
since Oct. 4, 2024
episodic
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In this episode, we sit down with Fashion Technology alumna, Kayla Klita, to talk about her incredible journey through Skills, discovering her passion for Fashion Technology, and what comes next.
Kayla first competed at Skills in 2024, earning 6th place in Fashion Technology. She returned in 2025 w…
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In this episode, we sit down with SAIT alumnus and Industrial Control Skills competitor Emanuel Quintero-Rodriguez to hear the story behind an incredible Skills journey.
Emanuel competed in Industrial Control at the Provincial Skills Canada Competition in 2024, 2025, and 2026. In 2025, he earned go…
In this episode, we sit down with alumnus Nobel Chan from SAIT to talk about his incredible Skills journey and how the competition has shaped his career.
Nobel first competed in Cabinet Making at the Provincial Skills Canada Competition in 2023, where he earned a silver medal. He returned in 2024, …
In this episode, join us as we sit down with Industrial Mechanics/Millwright alumnus Jack Butts from SAIT to hear about his incredible Skills journey. Competing at Skills for the very first time this year, Jack made an unforgettable impact by advancing all the way to the Skills Canada National Comp…
In this episode, we sit down with Skills Canada Alberta alumna Kyla Smith, a student from Lord Beaverbrook High School, to discuss her journey through the Hairstyling competition. After competing at the Intermediate level in 2025, Kyla set her sights on returning to the competition in Senior Hairst…
In this episode, we sit down with Aesthetics alumna, Jenna Holman. Jenna competed in 2019, where she earned gold at the provincial level, securing her place on Team Alberta. That same year, she went on to represent the province at the Skills Canada National Competition in Halifax, where she brought…
In this episode, we sit down with Culinary Arts alumna Alyssa Paron, who takes us through her inspiring journey in the culinary world, from competing in the 2015 Skills Canada Alberta Competition, where she earned silver, to advancing to the national stage in Saskatoon later that same year.
Alyssa …
In this episode, we’re bringing you a special collection of advice from some of our incredible Skills alumni, just in time for the 2026 Provincial Skills Canada Competition. With the big event right around the corner, this episode is designed to help you feel confident, prepared, and ready to take …
In this episode, we sit down with alumnus Wynn Brown, who competed in Video Production in both 2023 and 2024. Alongside his teammate, Kiyan Karimaghaei, Wynn placed first at the 2024 Provincial Skills Canada Competition, earning their spot on Team Alberta and the opportunity to compete at the 2024 …
In this episode, we sit down with alumnus Chase Cardinal, who competed from 2017–2018 in Job Skill Demonstration, showcasing his talent in special effects makeup and prosthetics application.
Chase starts by sharing how he first discovered special effects makeup and what initially drew him to the cr…
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