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Rainbow students take part in Technological Skills Competition
Rainbow District School Board will host its 17th annual Technological Skills Competition at Cambrian College in Sudbury on Thursday, February 29, 2024 and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 2486 in Azilda on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
Some 150 secondary students will test their skills in 2D and 3D character animation, AutoCAD, auto-service technology, cabinetmaking, carpentry, coding, electrical installations, home and team building, heavy duty equipment, mechanical CAD, photography, prepared speech, small powered engines, tv/video production, welding, workplace safety and VEX robotics.
New this year is an elementary component that will see 160 students from Grades 7 and 8 competing in five categories including character animation, construction, LEGO® Mechanical Engineering, LEGO® Robotics, and tv/video production.
Students will vie for an opportunity to compete at the Skills Ontario Competition on May 4 and 5, 2024 in Toronto.
“Tech Skills gives students an opportunity to showcase their talents 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 and creativity. Participation also fuels their passion for the trades.”
Carpentry competitions, including Home and Team Building and Carpentry – Team of 2, will take place at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 2486 in Azilda.
Staff will provide judges at both venues.
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 at both locations. 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 community partners who contribute financially for the local competitions and provide new tools and transportation for students to compete at the Skills Ontario Competition.
Technological Skills Competition
Competitions for Grades 9 to 12 will take place at the following locations:
| 2D Character Animation | Room 1640 | Cambrian College |
| 3D Character Animation | Room 1640 | Cambrian College |
| Auto CAD | Room 1642 | Cambrian College |
| Auto-Service Technology | Room 1700 | Cambrian College |
| Cabinetmaking | Room 1721 | Cambrian College |
| Carpentry – Team of 2 | Training Shop | Carpenters’ Union (Azilda) |
| Coding | Room 3412 | Cambrian College |
| Electrical Installations | Room 1703 | Cambrian College |
| Graphic Design | Room 3502 | Cambrian College |
| Heavy Equipment | Room 1737 | Cambrian College |
| Home and Team Building | Training Shop | Carpenters’ Union (Azilda) |
| Mechanical CAD | Room 1642 | Cambrian College |
| Photography | Room 3502 | Cambrian College |
| Prepared Speech | eDome | Cambrian College (Taking place April 4th) |
| Small Powered Engines | Room 1737 | Cambrian College |
| TV/Video Production | Room 3417 | Cambrian College |
| VEX Robotics | Room 1803 | Cambrian College |
| Welding | Room 1738 | Cambrian College |
| Workplace Safety | Room 1709 | Cambrian College |
Competitions for Grades 7 and 8 will take place at the following locations:
| Character Animation | Gym | Cambrian College |
| Construction | Gym | Cambrian College |
| LEGO® Mechanical | Gym | Cambrian College |
| LEGO® Robotics | Gym | Cambrian College |
| TV/Video Production | Gym | Cambrian College |
Agenda
| 8:15 am to 8:45 am | Registration in the eDome foyer |
| 8:45 am to 9 am | Safety and rules |
| 9 am to 11:30 am | Competitions begin |
| 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | Lunch in the eDome |
| 12:40 pm to 2:15 pm | Competitions resume |
| 2:15 pm to 2:45 pm | Clean up and judging (Students, Cambrian staff and community partners meet and greet in the Student Life Centre) |
| 3 pm to 3:30 pm | Awards Ceremony in the Student Centre |
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