Two Georgian students earn podium spots at Skills Canada competition

Québec City was the host for this year’s Skills Canada competition, the only national, multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in the country. From May 29 to June 1, Georgian’s gold medal winners from the Skills Ontario competition competed against the best students from each province and earned podium spots.

Aidan Crandall, a Mechanical Techniques – Small Engine Mechanic student at Georgian’s Midland Campus took home silver in Outdoor Power and Recreation Equipment, while Ryle Reynolds, a Mechanical Technician – Precision Skills student at the Barrie Campus won bronze in the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining category. Georgian also congratulates Skills Ontario gold winner Kyla Cosier for a strong showing at the national competition in the Esthetics category, earning a fourth-place finish.

Three people stand with Canadian province flags with medals around their necks. — *Aidan Crandall (right) won silver in Outdoor Power and Recreation Equipment at the Skills Canada competition.*

Brett Austin, an Engineering and Environmental Technologies professor at Georgian, says participating in Skills Ontario and Skills Canada is a unique and rewarding experience for students and mentors.

“To work with young people who are passionate about learning in their areas of study is inspiring to everyone around them, including their peers,” Brett shared. “I would like to thank Georgian College staff and administration for their continued support and promotion of students in this series of competitions and thank each of our competitors for their effort and dedication.”