March 4: Rainbow students participate in Technological Skills Competition

Rainbow District School Board will host its 19th annual Technological Skills Competition on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Most events will take place at Cambrian College in Sudbury, while some competitions are scheduled over the coming weeks at various venues.

Approximately 165 secondary students will test their skills in 2D and 3D character animation, aesthetics, AutoCAD, auto-service technology, baking, cabinetmaking, carpentry, coding, electrical installations, hairstyling, home and team building, heavy duty equipment, horticulture and landscape design, mechanical CAD, photography, prepared speech, small powered engines, tv/video production, welding, workplace safety and VEX robotics.

This year’s elementary competition continues to grow with approximately 372 students participating in seven categories, including character animation, construction, LEGO® Mechanical Engineering, LEGO® Robotics, Technology, TV/Video Production and Workplace Safety.

Students will vie for an opportunity to compete at the Skills Ontario Competition on May 4 and 5, 2026 in Toronto.

“Tech Skills gives students an opportunity to showcase their abilities in various sectors, which could lead to potential careers in the trades,” says Jennifer Burns, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Co-ordinator with Rainbow District School Board. “Students make connections with community partners and engage in innovative learning experiences that foster self-confidence, problem-solving, communication, collaboration and creativity. Participation also fuels their passion for the trades.”

“We are honoured to once again host the local Technological Skills Competition,” says Renee Scott, Cambrian College’s Director of Marketing, Recruitment, and Student Success. “Many students from Rainbow Schools have competed with Team/Équipe Sudbury Powered by Manitoulin Transport at the provincial level with tremendous success. They have proven to be strong contenders in their respective events, with some making us proud on the national level. We look forward to another year of exciting competitions showcasing talented students in the skilled trades.”

The baking competition will take place at Lockerby Composite School. Aesthetics and hairstyling will take place at Espanola High School.

Carpentry competitions, including Home and Team Building and Carpentry – Team of 2 and Individual Carpenter, will take place at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 2486 in Azilda.

Judges will include staff from Rainbow District School Board, Cambrian College and members of the Carpenters Union.

Participants will have an opportunity to take home medals and certificates of achievement to celebrate their success. The awards ceremony will begin at 3 pm. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend.

Rainbow District School Board salutes the many staff members who work diligently to make this event possible every year and thanks Cambrian College and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 2486 for their support.

The Board also acknowledges the generosity of the many community partners who contribute financially to this event.

Technological Skills Competition
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Agenda

Competitions for Grades 9 to 12 will take place at the following locations:  

Competitions for Grades 7 and 8 will take place at the following locations:

Note to the media:

Please visit the registration table near the eDome for a guest pass.
Safety glasses will be available.
Anyone wishing to enter a shop area must have CSA green and orange tag steel toe boots.
Visitors to the Carpenters’ Union are asked to check in upon arrival.

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Media Contact:
Jennifer Burns, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator,
Rainbow District School Board, 705-523-3308 ext. 8229