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DEWALT has renewed its agreement to sponsor the Skills Canada National Competition until 2027.
DEWALT is thrilled to be an Official Sponsor of the Skills Canada National Competition 2025, in Regina, Saskatchewan, on May 29 and May 30.
In addition, DEWALT has renewed its agreement to sponsor the Skills Canada National Competition until 2027, making it the exclusive tool provider of this yearly event. This is a qualifying year for the World Skills Competition meaning that winners in eligible WorldSkills Skill Areas will join WorldSkills Team Canada 2026 and head to Shanghai, China for the 48th WorldSkills Competition.
Matt Markowiak, director of marketing for DEWALT Canada, says, "It is a great honour to be part of the Skills Canada National Competition, providing so many talented competitors with professional-grade tools from DEWALT. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Skills/Compétences Canada and supporting the next generation of skilled trades people in Canada in the years to come".
Dewlap’s involvement in the Skills Canada National Competition includes the sponsorship of the welcome reception that takes place at Mosaic Stadium, home of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. DEWALT will also be recognized in 22 of the 45 skills areas for providing tooling in those Skills Areas.
DEWALT has also established the DEWALT Tool Grant that will see the tools provided for the competition distributed to six schools in Saskatchewan – three secondary and three post-secondary schools. Each kit features approximately $10,000 worth of tools. These packages include tools such as DEWALT cordless drills, mitre saws, reciprocating saws, and various hand tools.
Thousands of students will be impacted by these donated tools, and this will go a long way in giving students the opportunity to properly train in a number of different trades. The Skills Canada National Competition features more than 500 secondary and post-secondary competitors from all 13 provinces and territories, competing for the national title in their skilled trade or technology. The 45 skills areas include everything from welding to carpentry, robotics to hairstyling, and auto service to cooking.
“Events like the Skills Canada National Competition encourage Canadian youth to find their passion and discover skilled trade and technology careers through interactive activities. It also allows us to raise awareness of these important and lucrative careers to our future skilled workforce,” says Shaun Thorson, chief executive office, Skills/Compétences Canada.
Canada is facing a skilled trades gap, and DEWALT is committed to developing the next generation of Canadian trades people. Through the Grow the Trades grant program, DEWALT also provides more than $650,000 in monetary donations and tool grants to trade schools from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, ensuring young trades people have the skills Canada needs for the future.
