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Skills Canada BC Competitions

Technology and trades contests for secondary students, plus Jr. Skills for Grades 6–9. Regionals run early 2027, and the provincial final is April 14, 2027 in Abbotsford.

Last checked October 5, 2026 against the official page

What do I need to do?

Ask the school whether it sends students to the regional Skills competition

Who acts
Your child's school
Preparation
Significant preparation Teams practise for months, often in a school club
Eligible grades
Grades 6–12
Format
In person at regional and provincial sites. Some regional contests, like Website Design, are virtual.
Cost
Provincial final: $145 per individual or $260 per team for secondary; $100 per individual or $160 per team for Jr. Skills.
Official site
skillscanada.bc.ca

Key dates

  • ExpectedRegional competitionsFebruary – March 2027
  • ConfirmedProvincial competition, AbbotsfordWed, April 14, 2027Remind me

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What it is

Students compete in skill areas. Technology contests include Website Design, IT Office Software Applications, IT Network Systems Administration, Electronics, Mechatronics, 3D Game Art and Character Computer Animation.

Jr. Skills is for Grades 6–9 and includes VEX IQ robotics and Sumo Robot, in teams of 2–4.

Regional contests lead to the provincial final. The national final is in Calgary in late May 2027.

A good fit if: Hands-on students who like building, coding, design or electronics.

How to register

  1. A teacher or career coordinator registers students. Start by talking to your child's tech or career teacher.
  2. Metro Vancouver schools are in the Central Lower Mainland, North West Lower Mainland or Lower Fraser Valley regions.

How to prepare

  • Read the scope document for the contest area on the Skills Canada BC website.
  • Practise the actual task under time limits.

For grade-by-grade options see Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12.

Common questions

Can Grade 6 students take part?

Yes, through Jr. Skills, which is for Grades 6–9.

Is there a robotics contest?

Yes. Jr. Skills includes VEX IQ and Sumo Robot contests.

Sources

Last checked October 5, 2026. Dates can change, so always confirm with the organizer.