{"id":55909,"date":"2025-06-03T12:31:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T15:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=54933"},"modified":"2025-06-03T12:31:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T15:31:00","slug":"foster-among-skills-nova-scotia-medal-winners-at-national-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=55909","title":{"rendered":"Foster among Skills Nova Scotia medal winners at national competition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;237&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;127&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FALL RIVER:<\/strong> Team Nova Scotia delivered an outstanding performance, taking home a total of 13 medals\u2014three gold, six silver, and four bronze from the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC), held in Regina, Saskatchewan, from May 28 to 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of those silver medals belonged to Jake Foster of Fall River in the Automobile Technology category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SCNC is the only national, multi-trade, and technology competition for students and apprentices in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During SCNC, Canada\u2019s best in skilled trades and technologies compete to become the national champions in their respective disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;192&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;31&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Team Nova Scotia, comprised of 41 of Nova Scotia\u2019s top secondary students, post-secondary students, and apprentices, competed at Regina\u2019s REAL District multipurpose facility with hopes of being recognized as the national champion in their&nbsp;respective skilled trade and technology fields.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Skills Canada National Competition is more than a showcase of talent\u2014it\u2019s a celebration of the next generation of skilled trades leaders,\u201d says Robin Lorway, Executive Director of Skills Canada \u2013 Nova Scotia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cAs Canada faces a growing demand for skilled tradespeople, this competition empowers our province\u2019s youth to rise to the occasion, proving that their passion, dedication, and skill are not only recognized on the national stage, but essential to building the future of our province and country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate group=&#8221;6&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;188&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nova Scotia Medal Winners\u2014SCNC 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gold<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2D Character Computer Animation\u2014Keira MacLellan, Strait Area Education Recreation Centre (Secondary Student)<br>2D Character Computer Animation\u2014Tuesday Neves, Advocate District School (Secondary Student)<br>Public Speaking\u2014Sam MacDonald, Glace Bay High School (Secondary Student)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Silver<\/strong><br>Aesthetics\u2014Princess Lyca Cruz, CBBC Career College (Post-Secondary Student)<br>Automobile Technology\u2014Jake Foster, NAB Automotive (Apprentice)<br>CNC Machining\u2014Richard Lewis, Quality Machining Services Limited (Apprentice)<br>Job Skill Demonstration\u2014Mei Jennings, Shelburne Regional High School (Secondary Student)<br>Photography\u2014Kryssa Hearn, Strait Area Education Recreation Centre (Secondary Student)<br>Precision Machining\u2014Bryden Surette, NSCC Akerley Campus (Post-Secondary Student)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;148&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;71&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bronze<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aerospace Technology\u2014Miles Perry, NSCC Aviation Institute (Post-Secondary Student)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Baking\u2014Brooklyn Pettipas, NSCC Akerley Campus (Post-Secondary Student)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Electrical Installations\u2014Zack Russell, Able Electric (Apprentice)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Job Search\u2014Maria MacKenzie, Shelburne Regional High School (Secondary Student)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medal ceremony took place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, during the SCNC Closing Ceremonies at the Brandt Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;92&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;126&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;237&#8243;] [adrotate banner=&#8221;127&#8243;] FALL RIVER: Team Nova Scotia delivered an outstanding performance, taking home a total of 13 medals\u2014three gold, six silver, and four bronze from the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC), held in Regina, Saskatchewan, from May 28 to 31. 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