Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:33:32 -0500 https://skillsbctradesandtech.buzzsprout.com en © 2026 Skills BC Talks Trades & Tech! yes c78aa8fa-dbfa-5c69-98b6-ed8440ca2ea8 Skills Canada BC episodic false Join us as we talk with alumni, local trades and technology people, sponsors and more to learn about the world of the trades and technologies, the impact that being involved in Skills has on people and the career opportunities that are available within the trades and technologies! 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Skills Canada BC https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ftfaxgsmqb4vcwbinznul6shtx99?.jpg Shoshawna Blair Meet Veljko Stevanovic, 2026 WorldSkills IT Network Team Canada Competitor In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, we are joined by Veljko Stevanovic. Veljko reminices on his high school and post-secondary Provincial competition experience, as well as his National competition experience and what he is hoping to gain from training for Worlds throughout the next year. 

]]> In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, we are joined by Veljko Stevanovic. Veljko reminices on his high school and post-secondary Provincial competition experience, as well as his National competition experience and what he is hoping to gain from training for Worlds throughout the next year. 

]]> Skills Canada BC Buzzsprout-18113535 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0800 693 full false Meet Jaeden Wildenboer, 2017 Provincial Welding Gold Medalist On this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, we chat with Jaeden Wildenboer the 2017 Provincial Gold medalist in welding and one of the youngest welders to obtain their Red Seal! 

]]> On this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, we chat with Jaeden Wildenboer the 2017 Provincial Gold medalist in welding and one of the youngest welders to obtain their Red Seal! 

]]> Skills Canada BC Buzzsprout-17502509 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0700 1032 full false Meet Jamie Maxwell, Long Time Regional Coordinator and 2019 - 2025 Skills Canada BC Director of Competitions This episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech is especially special, as we welcome our Director of Competitions, Jamie Maxwell, into retirement! Jamie shares with us his journey from being a shop teacher, becoming the Regional Coordinator for the Peace Region and working his way up to Director of Competitions, over the years! Happy Retirement, Jamie! 

]]> This episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech is especially special, as we welcome our Director of Competitions, Jamie Maxwell, into retirement! Jamie shares with us his journey from being a shop teacher, becoming the Regional Coordinator for the Peace Region and working his way up to Director of Competitions, over the years! Happy Retirement, Jamie! 

]]> Skills Canada BC Buzzsprout-17445452 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0700 1284 full false Meet Jakub Polak, 2024 Cabinetmaking Provincial Bronze Medalist In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, we sit down with Jakub Polak, as he shares with us what it was like competing as an International student, earning a bronze medal and his background within the trades! 

]]> In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, we sit down with Jakub Polak, as he shares with us what it was like competing as an International student, earning a bronze medal and his background within the trades! 

]]> Skills Canada BC Buzzsprout-15885400 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0800 1280 full false Meet Adrian Fitzpatrick, Automotive Alumni and BCIT Instructor Join in as Adrian shares his journey through competiting in Skills, at both a secondary and post-secondary level and how he came to be an Automotive Instructor at BCIT! 

]]> Join in as Adrian shares his journey through competiting in Skills, at both a secondary and post-secondary level and how he came to be an Automotive Instructor at BCIT! 

]]> Skills Canada BC Buzzsprout-15815924 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0700 1191 full false Meet Brooklyn Pelletier, Hairstylist Alumna Meet Brooklyn Pelletier, 2023 Provincial Gold Hairstyling Medalist, National Competitor and 2024 Skills for Success Youth Assembly Representative for BC. 

]]> Meet Brooklyn Pelletier, 2023 Provincial Gold Hairstyling Medalist, National Competitor and 2024 Skills for Success Youth Assembly Representative for BC. 

]]> Skills Canada BC Buzzsprout-15621072 Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0700 1742 full false Meet Matthew Simpson, 2023 & 2024 Cabinetmaking Competitor In this episode you will meet Matthew Simpson, 2023 and 2024 Provincial and National cabinetmaking competitor. You will learn about his journey through the Skills competition and his decision to compete a second year, his words of advice, his journey through the trades and much more!

]]> In this episode you will meet Matthew Simpson, 2023 and 2024 Provincial and National cabinetmaking competitor. You will learn about his journey through the Skills competition and his decision to compete a second year, his words of advice, his journey through the trades and much more!

]]> Skills Canada BC Buzzsprout-15521592 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0700 1491 full false Meet Wade Arbo, 2022 IT Network Systems Administration National Bronze Medalist In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, we are joined by Wade Arbo! Wade was the 2022 Provincial Gold medalist and National Bronze medalist in IT Network Systems Administration. Listen to hear about the technology sector, his journey and some great words of advice! 

]]> In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, we are joined by Wade Arbo! Wade was the 2022 Provincial Gold medalist and National Bronze medalist in IT Network Systems Administration. Listen to hear about the technology sector, his journey and some great words of advice! 

]]> Skills Canada BC Buzzsprout-15290456 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0700 898 full false Meet Stephanie Appel, 2023 Car Painting Provincial Gold Medalist This epsiode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech! it is celebrating National Skilled Trades and Technology Week! Join us as we talk with Stephanie Appel and learn about her competition journey and her journey through car painting. 

]]> This epsiode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech! it is celebrating National Skilled Trades and Technology Week! Join us as we talk with Stephanie Appel and learn about her competition journey and her journey through car painting. 

]]> Skills Canada BC Buzzsprout-13730928 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0800 946 full false Meet Kyle Gomes, Skills Canada BC Videography Alumni In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech! we are joined by videography alumni, Kyle Gomes, as he turns from the interviewer to the interviewee. Kyle shares some of his competition experiences with us and words of advice that you won't want to miss! 

]]> In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech! we are joined by videography alumni, Kyle Gomes, as he turns from the interviewer to the interviewee. Kyle shares some of his competition experiences with us and words of advice that you won't want to miss! 

]]> Skills Canada BC Buzzsprout-13686752 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0700 1507 full false Meet Rosa Donaire Champagne, 2022 Aesthetics National Gold Medalist In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech! we are joined by Rosa Donaire Champagne, the 2022 Skills BC Gold Medalist and 2022 Skills Competences Canada National Gold Medalist! Listen in as Rosa shares her journey through competitions and the waqys that she hopes to inspire others to pursue a career in the trades. 

]]> In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech! we are joined by Rosa Donaire Champagne, the 2022 Skills BC Gold Medalist and 2022 Skills Competences Canada National Gold Medalist! Listen in as Rosa shares her journey through competitions and the waqys that she hopes to inspire others to pursue a career in the trades. 

]]> Skills Canada BC Buzzsprout-13584953 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0700 1052 full false Meet Tyler Blair, Carpenter and Former Chef In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, we are joined by Tyler Blair, as he shares with us his experience through the trades and some valuable advice that you can't miss! 

]]> In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, we are joined by Tyler Blair, as he shares with us his experience through the trades and some valuable advice that you can't miss! 

]]> Skills Canada BC Buzzsprout-11588010 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0700 864 full false Meet Scotti Ogden, Carpenter & Skills BC Alumni In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, meet Scotti Ogden, Skills BC carpentry alumni and local business owner! Hear all about his journey through the trades and how he has become a successful business owner, training red seal carpenters and helping to make a difference in the industry. An important shout out to Scotti's high school carpentry instructor, Lawrence Fraser. 

]]> In this episode of Skills BC Talks Trades and Tech, meet Scotti Ogden, Skills BC carpentry alumni and local business owner! Hear all about his journey through the trades and how he has become a successful business owner, training red seal carpenters and helping to make a difference in the industry. An important shout out to Scotti's high school carpentry instructor, Lawrence Fraser. 

]]> Skills Canada BC Buzzsprout-11235906 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0700 824 full false Meet Laura Quilty, Sheet Metalist. On this, 2022 International Women's Day, Skills Canada BC is celebrating by sharing the story of sheet metalist Laura Quilty. Listen along to hear about Laura's journey throughout the trades, valuable insight from a woman working in the trades and many opportunities that can be earned with a job in the trades. 

]]> On this, 2022 International Women's Day, Skills Canada BC is celebrating by sharing the story of sheet metalist Laura Quilty. Listen along to hear about Laura's journey throughout the trades, valuable insight from a woman working in the trades and many opportunities that can be earned with a job in the trades. 

]]> Skills Canada BC Buzzsprout-10210943 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0800 1580 international women's day, sheet metalist, trades, skilled trades, trades and technology, women in the trades, full false Meet Naomi Johns, Skills Canada Alumni and Red Seal Baker Shoshawna Blair speaks with Naomi Johns about her experience competing in Skills, her life in the kitchens, her journey towards her Red Seal in Baking in and her current position at Snow Cap Enterprises. 

]]> Shoshawna Blair speaks with Naomi Johns about her experience competing in Skills, her life in the kitchens, her journey towards her Red Seal in Baking in and her current position at Snow Cap Enterprises. 

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