On Feb. 27, Niagara College was host to the District School Board of Niagara’s (DSBN) annual Technological Skills Challenges, an event the college has hosted since 2015.
Over 300 students from 17 Niagara public secondary schools participated in over 20 challenges that tested their skills in everything from automotive technology, to computer coding and advanced manufacturing to hairstyling, floral design, baking and more. NC Career Services also offered a job interview skills challenge. Faculty and staff from Niagara College worked alongside the DSBN to help administer the challenges.
Today, NC is hosting the @dsbn Technological Skills Challenges at both campuses. Students from 17 #Niagara Public Secondary Schools are competing in 20+ challenges to demonstrate their amazing skills! @DSBNTech #NiagaraCollege #DSBN pic.twitter.com/DwIxJOcryR
— Niagara College (@niagaracollege) February 27, 2019
“These competitions are a way for students to take their potential careers for a test drive,” said Phil Hayes, associate director, Recruitment at NC. “By exploring a field they’re passionate about through this competition, they may also decide that it’s not what they want to do as a career. And that’s a good thing. It gives them the exposure outside the classroom and the chance to interact with educational and industry experts.”
DSBN Technological Skills Challenges are underway at Niagara College, 26 different Challenges and over 300 students @dsbn @DSBNSHSM @niagaracollege pic.twitter.com/kZ0ghdn8VW
— DSBN Tech (@DSBNTech) February 27, 2019
Airibella Frumusa, a grade 10 student from Greater Fort Erie Secondary School competed in the culinary skills challenge. Frumusa already has her heart set on a career in the culinary arts. “I love cooking, I do it at home, all the time. This is my second year competing and I’m happy to be here, everyone is super nice,” she said.
Airibella Frumusa, a grade 10 student from the Greater Fort Erie Secondary School, competed in the culinary skills challenge.
The top three finalists from each Challenge will be recognized at the DSBN Skills Celebration in April. Gold medal champions will represent the DSBN at the Skills Ontario Provincial Finals in May. Gold medalists at the provincial level will become part of Team Ontario and will advance to the Skills National Finals held this year in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
