OTTAWA, Ontario, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC), a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness of skilled trades and technologies as rewarding career paths for youth, is delighted to announce Regina Hotel Association (RHA) as a Presenting Sponsor for the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) 2025, in Regina. In addition, they will also sponsor the Live Stream onsite. SCNC 2025 will be held at the Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) District, in Saskatchewan, on May 29 and 30.
“We are proud to have the support of RHA for this impactful event. Their involvement will help increase national attention to the importance of skilled trades and technologies for youth and the future of the country,” said Shaun Thorson, Chief Executive Officer, Skills/Compétences Canada.
At SCNC, RHA will have the opportunity to be part of the only event in the country that brings together over 500 of Canada’s best in skilled trades and technologies to compete in more than 40 Skill Areas. They will also be onsite at the REAL District to support the competitors and present them with medals at the Closing Ceremony.
“We are honored to be a part of SCNC Regina 2025. This event will give us the opportunity to directly support and celebrate the talents and achievements of the competitors while also shedding light on the importance of skilled trade careers,” said Sandra Jackle, President and Chief Executive Officer, Regina Hotel Association.
According to the Canadian government, approximately 700,000 skilled trade workers in Canada are expected to retire by 2028, thus hindering the country’s economy. SCNC promotes skilled trade and technology careers to our future skilled workforce and informs them of the many opportunities that are available to them.