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Welcome to the 28th Skills Ontario Competition Gail Smyth, Executive Director, Skills Ontario
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t is an unbelievable feeling for me to see the vision for the Skills Ontario Competition become a reality. All of the meetings, business plans, proposals, and yet more meetings have created something remarkable, spectacular, and truly meaningful for our province. Over the course of this massive three-day event, the lives of many young competitors and visitors will be positively changed forever – from gaining new self-confidence by pushing their skills to a higher level, to winning a gold, silver, or bronze medal, or simply meeting a new mentor and discovering new career opportunities that they didn’t know existed. The Skills Ontario Competition represents a culmination of the work that Skills Ontario does in communities across Ontario year-round by getting young Ontarians involved in career exploration conferences, workshops, demonstrations – and of course 68 unique skilled trade and technology contests – all under one roof! We can’t wait to share with you our first year in the Skills Ontario Competition’s
new venue, The Toronto Congress Centre. As I find myself saying each year, the Skills Ontario Competition has grown once again! There are many new features to explore – including a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ record attempt for most people hammering a nail simultaneously, and an inaugural Skills Ontario Alumni Dinner – not to mention 15% more competitors registered than last year! There are a record number of 2,300 competitors from elementary schools, high schools and colleges across Ontario; 2,000 students participating in our Elementary Workshops; we have added a new First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) Student Conference in conjunction with the Skills Ontario Competition, and the Young Women’s Conferences once again reached capacity within minutes of registration opening, with over 1,600 girls attending over two days. The Skills Ontario Competition is where potential is unlocked and Ontario’s future workforce prepares for tomorrow.
Please join me in thanking our talented and dedicated volunteers; without them we simply couldn’t host the Skills Ontario Competition as smoothly and efficiently as we do. Thank you to our generous sponsors who donate time, finances, and materials to ensure that our competitors are able to succeed. This year, as our guests tour the competition site, they will see firsthand what 10 million dollars of in-kind support can accomplish. Thank you to our educator friends for being mentors and for encouraging their students to follow their dreams. And finally, thank you to you, for joining us today. Your excitement and encouragement will make the competition floor come alive. I wish the best of luck to everyone competing today. You represent a bright future for the highly-skilled workforce of Ontario.
Gail Smyth Executive Director of Skills Ontario
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Message from Mitzie Hunter, M.P.P. Message from Deb Matthews, M.P.P. Message from Barry Harrison, Director of Competitions The Road to the Skills Ontario Competition Skills Ontario Competition Schedule Career Exploration Showcase Young Women’s Conference First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) Student Conference Contest List Elementary Career Awareness Workshops Elementary Technology Challenges Skills Ontario Alumni Skills Ontario Competition Contest List Skills Ontario Competition Pin and Medal Winners Connecting Education, Experience, and Employment at Skills Ontario Closing Ceremony Our Heartfelt Thanks Long-time Volunteers Team Ontario Competing Nationally WorldSkills at Abu Dhabi Honouring Achievement About Skills Ontario Skills Ontario Board of Directors
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To the Attendees of the Skills Ontario Competition: May 2, 2017 On behalf of the Ministry of Education, I am delighted to extend my best wishes to the contestants, volunteers and organizers of the Skills Ontario Competition. I would like to extend my congratulations to all of the contestants who have made it this far, the andAttendees those who of have them Competition: along the way. You are an inspiration to To thesupported Skills Ontario students across Ontario. Education is about more than just learning to read and write. It is about ensuring that students have a supportive learning environment that helps them to gain theofknowledge, skills and confidence to be successful and citizens . On behalf the Ministry of Education, I am delighted to extend myengaged best wishes to the contestants, volunteers and organizers of the Skills Ontario Competition. I would like to thank Skills Ontario for organizing this event, and for supporting and to pursue their future the skilled and it this Iencouraging would like tostudents extend my congratulations to careers all of thewithin contes tants whotrades have made technologies. It is through competitions like this that students learn to value thetopower of far, and those who have supported them along the way. You are an inspiration education, community and self-awareness. students across Ontario. Education is about more than just learning to read and write. It is about ensuring that students have a supportive learning environment that helps them Please accept my best skills wishes forconfidence an enjoyable to gain the knowledge, and to event. be successful and engaged citizens. ISincerely, would like to thank Skills Ontario for organizing this event, and for supporting and encouraging students to pursue their future careers within the skilled trades and technologies. It is through competitions like this that students learn to value the power of education, community and self-awareness. Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable event. Mitzie Hunter, MBA Sincerely, Minister
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The Workplace Safety & Insurance Board is a proud 2017 sponsor of Skills Ontario To learn more about workplace health and safety at the Skills Ontario Competition, visit us at one of these events: • Health and Safety Challenge for elementary students • Workplace Safety Contest for secondary students • Career Exploration Showcase Booth
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Reaching New Heights Barry Harrison, Director of Competitions, Skills Ontario
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y the time you are reading this, the Toronto Congress Centre will have been transformed into Canada’s largest skilled trades and technologies competition – the Skills Ontario Competition. We are thrilled to call the GTA the competition’s new home for 2017. Many months – in fact, years – have gone into planning this event and Skills Ontario wants to sincerely thank our many volunteer Technical Chairs, Facility Marshals, Judges and Committee Members for their commitment and dedication to ensuring the success of this event as we take this incredible step forward. It is impressive to see the work and effort our over 1000
industry and education volunteers have contributed, they have played such a big role in raising the level of the Skills Ontario Competition. It is an event that the entire province can take pride in. We knew the 2017 Skills Ontario Competition would be the largest one yet – with over 600,000 square feet of contests, challenges, workshops, conferences, exhibitor booths, and more. Over 10 million dollars of inkind support makes the Skills Ontario Competition as successful as it is. We sincerely thank each and every one of our partners, sponsors, and suppliers for their generous support. Skills Ontario and the Skills Ontario Competition reach for new heights
each year, with a growing number of competitors, spectators, and ultimately, the number of youth choosing to learn and pursue a career in the skilled trades and technologies. Please mark your calendars for the 2018 Skills Ontario Competition, May 7-9, 2018, as we will again reach for new heights, ensuring more of Ontario’s youth are ready for the skilled trades and technology careers of tomorrow.
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The Road to the Skills Ontario Competition 2017 Skills Ontario Competition: Qualifying Competitions
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ue to the popularity of some contests at the Skills Ontario Competition, Skills Ontario holds Qualifying Competitions to ensure that the most prepared and talented students ultimately compete at the Skills Ontario Competition. Secondary level competitors in 2D Character Animation, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Small Powered Equipment, TV Video Production and Welding must first compete at a Qualifying Competition. The top three school boards in each contest from each location are eligible to advance to the 2017 Skills Ontario Competition. The Qualifying Competitions took place simultaneously at eight colleges across the province on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Qualifying Technical Committees, consisting of representatives from each participating college, and the Skills Ontario Competition Technical Committee Chair, work together to create the scopes, projects, and judging criteria for this competition. The same contest projects and judging criteria are used at all eight locations to ensure consistency across the province. Mark your calendar for the 2018 Skills Ontario Qualifying Competitions, Saturday, April 7th, 2018. Skills Ontario would like to thank the host colleges listed below for their support and the use of their facilities. We are also grateful to Skills Ontario Competition Technical Committee Members Steve Benns (Culinary Arts), Robbie Duncan (Welding), and the following individuals for lending their time, dedication, and expertise:
Cambrian College
College Contact – Shari Love Small Powered Equipment – John Weiss and Marc Gaudette
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College Contact – Heather Robinson Carpentry-Individual – Shaun Daniels Culinary Arts – Richard Gemmill and Ladonna Colosimo Small Powered Equipment – Phil Bailey TV Video Production – Michael Moore Welding – Jim Dyson
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Fanshawe College
College Contact – Sharon Dale 2D Character Animation – Lianne Wong and Daryl Bedford Carpentry-Individual – Rob Murison Culinary Arts – Patrick Hersey Small Powered Equipment – Blaine Young TV Video Production – Matt Brickman Welding – Lawrence Oudekerk
Niagara College
College Contact – Carly Root 2D Character Animation – Roberto Acosta Carpentry-Individual – Don Webb Culinary Arts – Peter Blakeman Small Powered Equipment – Rob Zuk TV Video Production – Anthony Savoia Welding – Mike Nicholas
Georgian College
College Contact – Sean Elliott and Jessica Lovett 2D Character Animation – Paul Koidis Carpentry-Individual – Kim Woodman Culinary Arts – Bryan Hunt and Heather Cain Small Powered Equipment – Rob Davidson TV Video Production – Tony Pickard Welding – Malcolm McCurley
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St. Lawrence College
College contact – Jennifer Cadeau 2D Character Animation – Donna Graves Carpentry-Individual – Steve Dick and Jamie Seaby Culinary Arts – Richard Hendy and Leslie Leacy Small Powered Equipment – Michael Mol (Limestone DSB) TV Video Production – Jennifer Cadeau Welding – Ray West For more information on Skills Ontario Qualifying Competitions, please contact competitions@skillsontario.com.
College Contact – Tina Antunes 2D Character Animation – George Paravantes Carpentry-Individual – Matt Regimbal Culinary Arts – Eric Deletroz Small Powered Equipment – Roy King (Centennial College) TV Video Production – Jamie Sheridan Welding – Rob Clark and Colin Wildman
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What to see and do Skills Ontario Competition Schedule
Monday, May 1 SOUTH BUILDING Elementary Technology Activity Day 7:00 am – 5:00 pm 7:30 am – 4:00 pm 8:45 am – 3:00 pm 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Skills Ontario Competition Some secondary and post-secondary contests begin. Please note contest times vary. Secondary: Auto Painting, Home & Team Building and Robotics Post-Secondary: Aesthetics, Auto Painting, Baking, Culinary Arts, Horticulture & Landscape, Precision Machining, Restaurant Service, and Welding. Elementary Challenges Students in grades 4 through 8 compete for medal standings in 9 Elementary Technology Challenges (page 31-33). Elementary Career Awareness Workshops Over 2,000 elementary students enjoy the opportunity to participate in a variety of skilled trades-related hands-on activities (page 27-29) Skills Ontario Career Exploration Showcase More than 70 exhibitors provide interactive displays promoting careers in the skilled trades and technologies.
NORTH BUILDING Young Women’s Conference 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Registration & Interactive Booths: Female students in grades 7 and 8 arrive and visit different booths, all related to trades and technologies. Keynote address from Kayleen McCabe, licensed contractor and host of DIY Network’s Rescue Renovation . Students have the opportunity to explore the Skills Ontario Competition, cheer on competitors, and explore the Skills Ontario Career Exploration Showcase.
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Tuesday, May 2 SOUTH BUILDING Skills Ontario Competition 6:45 am – 7:30 am Competitor Sign-in at each of the contest sites 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Skills Ontario Competition Over 2,300 students compete in 68 skilled trades and technology contest areas 8:00 am Prepared Speech & Job Skill Demonstration Contests: Presentations Begin 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Career Exploration Showcase More than 70 exhibitors provide interactive displays promoting careers in the skilled trades and technologies 10:00 am – 4:00 pm First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Conference The First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Conference will offer First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students (grades 7-12) and other guests an opportunity to celebrate the success and skill of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth in Ontario. 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt for most people hammering a nail simultaneously, takes place on the Home Building contest site 2:00 pm Culinary Arts & Baking Contests: Plate presentations 3:45 pm Robotics: Medal rounds begin 4:15 pm TV & Video Production Contest: Public screenings begin (Leonard Cohen Ballroom) 4:30 pm Construction Contests End
NORTH BUILDING Young Women’s Conference 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Registration & Interactive Booths - Female students in grades 9-12 arrive and visit different booths all related to trades and technologies. Keynote address by Kayleen McCabe, licensed contractor and host of DIY Network’s Rescue Renovation. Students have the opportunity to explore the Skills Ontario Competition, cheer on competitors, and explore the Skills Ontario Career Exploration Showcase.
Wednesday, May 3 NORTH BUILDING Closing Ceremony 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Closing Ceremony Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals are awarded! Plus, over $68,000 in monetary awards and job offers for select contests will be awarded! *Tickets are required for non-competitors and can be purchased at the door for $10. Team Ontario Meeting: This meeting directly follows the Closing Ceremony and is for gold medal winners advancing to the Skills Canada National Competition. www.skillsontario.com • 2017 Skills Ontario Competition Guide | 17
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Skills Ontario Career Exploration Showcase
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he Skills Ontario Career Exploration Showcase presents an exciting opportunity for students, educators, parents, and the public to see and experience a range of skilled trades and technologies careers. With over 70 interactive and engaging booths from a wide variety of organizations and industries, visitors are given a chance to try their hand at various skilled trades and technologies. For students, this is the ideal opportunity to research the many viable career and education opportunities in the skilled trades and technologies, and leave knowing they can make informed decisions about their future. Most of Ontario’s colleges are featured in the Career Exploration Showcase, so it is a great place to learn more about each college and what they have to offer.
Vote for the People’s Choice Award We invite visitors to the Career Exploration Showcase to take a selfie with their favourite booth and share it on Twitter with the #SkillsONvote People’s Choice hashtag. The booth with the most selfies will be awarded the Skills Ontario Career Exploration Showcase People’s Choice Award. Interested in exhibiting in future shows? Please email info@skillsontario.com.
2017 Career Exploration Showcase Exhibitor List: Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board of Ontario Acklands Grainger Algonquin College Aircraft Maintenance Association of Ontario Cambrian College Canadore College CCIF Skills Program Centennial College Cimetrix Solutions Inc CLAC (Christian Labour Association of Canada) Collège Boréal Colleges Ontario Conestoga College Confederation College Corus Radio - The Edge CSA Group
Durham College DynaSCAPE Eaton Electric Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Electrical Distributors Association Electrical Safety Authority Fanshawe College FESTO Fleming College George Brown College Georgian College Great Clips Haas Factory Outlet Humber College iDesign Solutions Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) In-House Solutions
King Canada Lambton College Linamar Corporation LiUNA Loyalist College Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development Magna International Miller Milwaukee Ministry of Education Mitutoyo Mohawk College Niagara College Northern College Nortrax OACETT Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) OMTC Ontario College of Trades
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Ontariocolleges.ca Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario (OETIO) Sault College Seneca College Service Canada Sheridan College SOWA St. Clair College St. Lawrence College Studica Tele-data Connections Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) Tourism Toronto UA Canada Volvo Wood Manufacturing Council WSIB
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Skills Ontario Young Women’s Conferences May 1 & 2, 2017
Toronto Congress Centre, North Building The Skills Ontario Young Women’s Conferences provide a welcoming environment where 1,600 female students from across the province explore career opportunities in the skilled trades and technologies.
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he conference is held from 9:00 am12:00 pm, Monday, May 1st for girls in grades 7 and 8, and Tuesday, May 2nd for girls in grades 9 through 12. Students will take part in an interactive tradeshow with simulators, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and an opportunity to connect with female mentors about
their rewarding careers in the skilled trades and technologies. Girls will learn about many different industries, apprenticeships, and Ontario College programs. They will also hear from inspiring keynote speakers, and try their hands at a group building challenge. It is truly a future shaping event!
This conference is a benefit for Skills Ontario affiliated schools and all students must pre-register to participate.
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First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) Student Conference Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017 South Building, Leonard Cohen Ballroom
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his conference returns again this year! The First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Student Conference will provide First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth and other stakeholders an opportunity to celebrate the success and skill of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth in Ontario. Skilled trade and technology professionals will provide advice, guidance, and inspiration to the conference participants. Aboriginal Student Recruiters from colleges will also provide valuable information about programs, resources, and funding available to youth at their institutions for students who want to pursue a career in the skilled trades and technologies. Conference participants will also have the opportunity to check out the Skills Ontario Competition contests and interactive booths at the Career Exploration Showcase.
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Elementary Career Awareness Workshops
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Elementary Technology Challenges
Students from across Ontario in Grades 4 through 8 venture to the Skills Ontario Competition to participate in challenges designed to introduce them to career opportunities and relevant skills in the skilled trades and technologies. In teams of either 2 or 4, competitors participate in the following Elementary Technology Challenges:
Character Animation Challenge
Health and Safety Challenge
This challenge will evaluate each team’s ability to combine their skills and knowledge in the field of character animation. Working in teams of four (4), students will create animated character(s) to be the main focus of their animation. The animation should be long enough to tell a story from the theme given on the day of the challenge.
Teams of two (2) competitors each are required to perform a workplace inspection forensic safety audit of a staged accident, as well as inspect a mock workplace location (to be revealed on the day of the competition) for safety hazards. Competitors will present their findings and recommendations on fixing the identified hazards in a short (2-3 minute) presentation. Skills and knowledge tested will include presentation skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and health and safety (i.e. WHMIS, ergonomics, safety equipment, tools, machinery and electrical hazards).
Challenge Participants: Grades 4-6, 7&8 Suppliers:
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Challenge Participants: Grades 7&8
Construction Challenge Teams of four (4) will be given a limited amount of materials, and must design and create a structure (i.e. house). Teams will be judged on a number of criteria including design, teamwork, cleanliness, and team spirit in addition to how closely the structure meets the criteria established in the challenge. Skills tested will include design, use and knowledge of adhesives and bonding, the principles of structure, strength, rigidity, green technology, and leadership. Challenge Participants: Grades 7&8 Tech Chair:
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LEGO® Mechanics Challenge Students will be presented with a problem-solving situation. Using the contents in the LEGO® kits provided, the teams of four (4) will design, construct, and present their solution. The problem situation will be consistent with the expectations from the Ontario science and technology curriculum for each division.
Green Energy Challenge
Challenge Participants: Grades 4-6, 7&8
Teams of four (4) will design and construct a green energy project. Teams will be judged on the measurable components (speed, temperature, etc.) of the project as well as teamwork, quality of construction, and safety.
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Challenge Participants: Grades 7&8 Tech Chairs:
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Teams of four (4) students will design, construct, and program an autonomous robot using LEGO Robolab™. Robots compete to accomplish several specific tasks/objectives. Prior to the competition each team will be required to design, build, program, and test their robot. Teams should come to the competition with their robot fully designed, constructed, and programmed to solve the three challenges. Time will be provided before each event to test and make adjustments to each team’s robot on the official competition playing surface. Challenge Participants: Grades 4-6, 7&8 Tech Chair:
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TV Video Production Challenge
Technology Challenge This unique opportunity builds on the skills and knowledge acquired in the science and technology curriculum. The focus of the challenge will have student teams of four (4) designing, constructing, and communicating in a collaborative environment to develop a device drawn from a situation. Some design parameters will be set. The situation will be open ended so that students will have the opportunity to use a design process and cross a variety of strands from the curriculum. Challenge Participants: Grades 4-6 Tech Chairs:
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Skills Ontario Alumni
– part of a dynamic community Skills Ontario Experience Practicing for the competition allowed me to learn more and practice my skills, leading to becoming a medalist. It earned me respect, gave me confidence, and a sense of satisfaction. Having this experience under my belt allowed me to move forward with where I wanted to go in my career. Skills Ontario is a great source of knowledge, where you can ask questions and get the answers you need.
Advice for Students Details are important, so ask lots of questions and take notes! Study over the requirements of the competition, review them with your teacher/mentor/co-workers and ask questions, especially on different methods for completion, or potential scenarios of what could happen. Be prepared, study, and practice.
Jennifer Green — Maintenance Planner and Scheduler, Upper Grand District School Board Gold Medalist, Industrial Millwright, Skills Ontario Competition, 2008 Silver Medalist, Industrial Millwright, Skills Canada National Competition, 2008 Skills Ontario Experience The skills competition played a crucial role in boosting my confidence and for me to have trust in my abilities. It provided me with the first taste of real world working conditions in aviation – a field where everything is done to an extremely high standard, sometimes with time restrictions. I became much more confident in my ability to perform under those high stress conditions. It prepared me to be career ready.
Advice for Students My advice to students and apprentices would be that you never limit yourself. This field of aviation offers many great opportunities to grow, grab whatever makes you happy, and continue climbing.
Khizar Muhammad — NDT Technician, Applus RTD
Bronze Medalist, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Skills Ontario Competition, 2014 Skills Ontario Experience Participating in the Job Interview competition allowed me to discover more of my strengths, develop tools, and become more comfortable as I grew older and applied for jobs. Any interview I went into after competing, I felt better and I was more prepared. I also now assist my family and friends with interview skills and setting up a resume/portfolio.
Advice for Students The biggest piece of advice I can offer is to not give up. Throughout my two years of competing, I experienced moments where I wanted to give up. I would cry, I would tell my mentor I couldn’t do it, but at the end of the day I could, and I did it well. Do not doubt yourself, because you’ll come out stronger than you thought you were. Lastly, as my mentor always said to me: stay hungry but humble.
Taylor Jo Spence — Insurance Claim Agent, Desjardins General Insurance Group 2011 Job Interview Competitor Silver Medalist, Workplace Safety, Skills Ontario Competition, 2012
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Skills Ontario Community Projects Skills Ontario Community Involvement Projects encourage young people to enhance their local communities, while developing important skills for their future. This year, Skills Ontario ran three Community Project contests for secondary schools in Ontario. Students submitted their plans for enhancing their community through construction, manufacturing, or landscaping projects, and Skills Ontario is pleased to announce the 2017 winners: Landscaping Community Project Sponsor: Winner:
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Skills Ontario Experience Advice for Students My involvement with Skills Ontario was the Be open to the overall ‘bigness’ and experience foundation of a beginning of experiences that of the competition itself, and don’t just leave established a deep and personal appreciation when your own competition is over—it is a of the real and tangible benefits of engaging concentrated window into the broader world in the skilled trades at an early stage, and of skilled trades and career opportunities the substantial benefits it generates for an around you that you will soon discover, so individual’s career prospects and horizons. be sure to take the time to explore it all. The I can 100% attribute not only my career memories and impressions you make here success, but also my academic success in will stay with you and continue to influence university, to my skilled trades experience your path for decades to come. Believe me. So that began with my involvement in Skills make the most of it! Ontario. Darryl Spector — Vice President & General Manager, Promation Nuclear Ltd. Silver Medalist, Precision Machining, Skills Ontario Competition, 1993 Skills Ontario Experience This experience shaped my career, as it was my first taste of what being a graphic designer would be like. At the competition, I was introduced to client briefs and tasked with the job of designing pieces (a business card, brochure, and menu) to suit the client’s needs. I loved every moment of the competition. Skills Ontario does a wonderful job at displaying the young talent that is out there and the fact that it is open to the public is amazing.
Advice for Students Don’t be afraid to push the limits of your field. Let yourself show through in the pieces you create. Also, enjoy yourself! Be sure to check out all the talent around you. The competition brings together a community of extraordinarily motivated minds.
Melina Panara — Design Specialist, Manulife
Silver Medalist, Desktop Publishing, Skills Ontario Competition 2011 Skills Ontario Experience Skills Ontario has helped me excel in my career in the skilled trades as an Automotive Service Technician by giving me a jumpstart into the real world work place, where you are constantly faced with new challenges, and are always learning new things. Skills Ontario has given me a feeling of great pride in the skill I have only begun to hone into a passion I will stick with for the rest of my life.
Advice for Students Get involved with Skills Ontario! Compete as soon as the opportunity arises and you will never, ever regret it. No matter how well you do, the amount of fun and satisfaction you have when overcoming such a challenging competition will bring a smile to your face for years to come. My advice for competitors in the Skills Ontario Competition is that they should study and prepare as much as they can to be ready to give it their all because no matter how well you place, as long as you gave it 100% then you will feel a great sense of satisfaction.
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Skills Ontario Competition Contest List Aesthetics
Using real life volunteers, the aesthetics competitors are judged on their ability to provide facial treatments, foot care, hand care, and make-up application to industry standards. Suppliers:
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Tech Chairs: Diana Boboti-Senis, Intercosmetics Milica Duran Katie Hummell Stephanie Magnusson-Jenkins
Aircraft Maintenance
2D Character Animation
Teams of two (2) are given a theme, provided a soundtrack, and are then challenged to tell a story. The contest will focus on the competitors’ abilities to tell their story on paper through storyboarding. They will then bring their story to life by creating and animating the depicted scenes.
Suppliers:
Studica Inc., Humber College
Tech Chair: Alexi Balian, Peel DSB
Today’s modern Aircraft Maintenance Technicians require significant knowledge and skills in order to maintain the safety of all types of aircraft. Competitors will demonstrate a sampling of the knowledge and skills required to maintain and troubleshoot aircraft, aircraft engines and aircraft systems. Suppliers:
Centennial College, Canadore College, AME Association of Ontario
Tech Chair: Ryan Gomes
3D Character Animation
Using a fully realized 3D animated character capable of expressing emotion, the teams must create a short movie. Competitors then share their animation, storyboard, and model sheets to a panel of judges during a final formal presentation. Suppliers:
Humber College, Studica Inc.
Tech Chair: Alexi Balian, Peel DSB
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Architectural Technology and Design
Using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software, competitors must showcase their design and drawing skills. The designs/ drawings are judged on three broad categories: architecture, engineering, and construction. Suppliers:
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Auto Painting
Tech Chairs: Joel Foster, ABA Architects Inc. Kyle Shiry, ABA Architects Inc.
Competitors will be assessed in auto body preparations and painting techniques. Activities will include dent repair, priming and refinishing. A theoretical exam will also be administered.
Auto Collision Repair
Competitors will be judged on their abilities in auto body repair. The contest will include: welding, measurement, the replacement of a rocker panel or quarter panel, and bumper repair. A written exam will also be administered.
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Suppliers:
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Tech Chairs: Jesse Kennelly Daniel Chudy, Centennial College Sponsors:
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Tech Chairs: Bill Speed, Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute Hartley Ellis, Ontario College of Trades
Auto Service Technology
Competitors will be challenged with real life automotive repair situations. Engines are assigned and participants may have to assess brakes/steering/suspension, electrical, body functions/vehicle performance, engine systems, and fabrication.
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Tech Chairs: Martin Restoule, Algonquin College David Weatherhead, Centennial College
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Automation and Control
Students are tested on their abilities and skills in wiring motor controls and developing a programmable logic controller program to operate devices and equipment, according to given specifications.
Sponsors: Rockwell Automation Canada Inc., Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) Suppliers:
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Tech Chairs: Michael Deluca, Humber College John Sousa, Rockwell Automation Canada Inc
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The Baking contest judges competitors based on their competence and professionalism. Secondary participants must bake: yeast/bread rolls, a decorative cake, choux pastries, and lemon meringue pie. Post-secondary competitors will showcase their professionalism in commercial baking by baking a mousse cake, miniature French pastries, a sponge cake, and a chocolate box. Competitors must come prepared with their own recipes.
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Tech Chairs: Brittany Calsavara, St. Clair College Ruth Bleijerveld, Niagara College
Using a set of drawings, competitors must complete a masonry project. Projects may include, construction of brick walls or surfaces, and decorative brickwork. Competitors will be judged on their abilities in brick laying, block laying, setting out, and drawing. Sponsor:
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Tech Chairs: Tim Maxson, Ontario Masonry Training Centre Rene Letoile, Conestoga College - Waterloo Campus
Cabinetmaking
Students will be judged on their woodworking/cabinetmaking skills. The challenge will include the creation of a piece of furniture or cabinet by hand. Competitors will be graded on accuracy, fit and finish, and a written test.
Sponsors:
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Suppliers:
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The competitors will be evaluated on their carpentry skills required for residential construction. Competitors may be asked to interpret detailed drawings as they safely and accurately measure, layout, and assemble framing systems such as floors, walls, and roofs. Competitors should be familiar with both Western Platform Framing and aspects of Post and Beam Construction along with the installation of wall openings, sheathing, decks, stairs, and trim.
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Tech Chairs: Charlotte Verge Len Rance, Loyalist College Matthew Bradley, Toronto District School Board
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Carpentry - Team
In teams of two (2), students will be graded on their practical abilities pertaining to carpentry. Teams will be given a project (eg. toy box) and assessed on general practices, blueprint reading, design/layout, construction, and assembly of project.
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Tech Chairs: Jurgen Hierholzer, Georgian College Lou Dropka, Conestoga College - Guelph Campus
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Suppliers:
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Tech Chairs: Travis Pede, LiUNA John Deelstra, Mohawk College Mark Lucking, Mohawk College
Students will design and create projects using a Woodworking CNC Machine. Each affiliated school can send in 3 projects prior to the Skills Ontario Competition. The projects will be judged on creativity, machining, as well as fit and finish. The awards ceremony for this contest will happen during the Skills Ontario Competition. Tech Chair: Steve Stevenson
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Skills Ontario Competition Pin and Medal Contests Did you know that the Skills Ontario Competition pins and medals are designed by secondary and post-secondary students? Each year, a unique pin and medal is designed and produced for competitors at the Skills Ontario Competition. This contest encourages competitors to use their creativity and design skills to see their ideas come to life. The chosen design is distributed as the official annual Skills Ontario Competition pin and the official medal given to top competitors.
2017 Pin Design Winner
Skills Ontario Competition Poster
The 2017 Skills Ontario Competition pin was created by Carolyn Dandie, a Year 2 Graphic Design student from Mohawk College in Hamilton.
2017 Medal Design Winner This year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals were designed by Brooke Longman, a grade 11 student from H.B. Beal Secondary School in London. Are you inspired to get involved and showcase your design skills and creativity? The 2018 Pin and Medal Design Contests will be available on the Skills Ontario website after September 2017. This contest is open to all students who attend a high school or college affiliated with Skills Ontario.
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The Skills Ontario Competition poster design is inspired each year by one of the Graphic Design – Presentation projects at the Skills Ontario Competition.
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Culinary Arts
Participants receive a detailed drawing of a part that must be programmed for a vertical CNC milling machine. Utilizing CAM software, competitors must program the part using 2D geometry construction methods. Competitors must select appropriate roughing and finishing methods to machine the part and to use proper tools.
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To evaluate through competition, the professional culinary skill and talent of the next generation of Chefs by having them cook and display hot and cold dishes in accordance with established trade rules. This contest presents an exciting view into Culinary Arts and showcases new culinary trends to the visiting public. Suppliers:
Chef’s Hats Inc., GFS
Tech Chair: Steve Benns, Fleming College Sponsor:
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Supplier:
Humber College
Tech Chairs: Mariana Lendel, In-House Solutions Inc. David Mitchell, In-House Solutions Inc. Chris Lang, In-House Solutions Inc.
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Fashion Design
Students are to demonstrate their Fashion Design skills through illustration, apparel drafting, clothing construction, and communication. Tech Chairs: Cecile Smith, Cardinal Newman High School Encrico Sartor-SĂŠguin
Electrical Installations
Competitors will be expected to complete specific tasks from written instructions and provided electrical schematic diagrams. Secondary level tasks will relate to residential electrical wiring. Post-secondary level tasks will relate to electrical wiring in the industrial, commercial, and institutional fields.
Sponsors:
Eaton Canada, Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario/International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Floristry
Suppliers:
Nedco Electrical Supply, Independant Electrical Supply, Ideal Industries (Canada) Corp., Princess Auto, Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd., Featherlite Industries Inc.
Competitors will create a floral symmetrical arrangement, a centre piece, a vase arrangement, a spiral hand tied bouquet, and a cascade bridal bouquet. Competitors must present their arrangements using proper botanical or common names.
Tech Chairs: Patty Demonte, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Construction Council of Ontario Jodi Hill, IBEW Local 353
Supplier:
Highland Evergreen
Tech Chair: Ronda Nix
Electronics
The Electronics contest tests competitors on the current, state-of-the-art, electronic industry standards. Participants may be asked to: interpret schematic diagrams, identify electrical components, and construct/troubleshoot circuits.
Sponsor:
Fluke Electronics Canada
Supplier:
Humber College
Tech Chairs: Paul Cianflone, St. Michael High School Randy Gallant, Humber College
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Geographic Information Systems The GIS competitors are asked to generate a digital map from a digital image, add data in a digital map, use GIS as a tool to compare, contrast and analyze geographic data, and produce a series of maps showing the results of the analysis. Working in teams of two, the competitors must present their GIS solutions to solve a real-life problem to a judging panel. Supplier:
Humber College, ESRI Canada
Hairstyling
The competitors must demonstrate their technical and creative skills by creating three different fashion-conscious looks during the hairstyling contest. These looks include a men’s cut and style, women’s trendy salon cut and style, and ladies elegant evening hairstyle.
Tech Chair: Angela Alexander, ESRI Sponsor:
Great Clips
Tech Chair: Patricia Ristich, Exhale Spa and Salon
Graphic Design - Presentation
Heating System Technician
In advance of the actual competition date, the competitors must create a theme and visual concept promoting the Skills Ontario Competition, geared to an audience of youth aged 14-21. Three promotional pieces are required: a poster, a brochure, and a choice of t-shirt, button or web home page which will be formally presented to a panel of judges on the date of the contest. Tech Chairs: Nick Kuipers, St. Clair College Teresa Taylor, St. Clair College
Graphic Design - Studio Production
Competitors must demonstrate, through practical and theoretical application, their skills in heating system fundamentals. This may apply to electricity, pressure, mechanics, and combustion of gas heating systems, with special attention given to Health and Safety regulations. Requires knowledge of controls, tools, and testers used in the industry. Suppliers:
Bardon Supplies, B&B Trade, Emerson Solutions, Enercare, Milwaukee, Fluke and HRAI
Tech Chairs: Brad Mavin, Conestogo Mechanical Inc. Dick Thomas
Students will be challenged in various aspects of Studio Production. This may include practical skills in such applications as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and/or Adobe Illustrator. Project planning, knowledge of design basics, and technical competence is a must.
Sponsor:
Konica Minolta
Supplier:
Humber College
Tech Chairs: Syndey Taylor Hayley Desjarlais
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Horticulture and Landscape
Competitors, in teams of two (2), will be tested by building a garden based on a common set of criteria and drawings. Components of this may include, creating wall(s) from precast paving units, laying paving stones, plant selection, and placement of landscape rocks.
Sponsor: Permacon Suppliers:
Heavy Equipment Service
This contest will assess competitors’ skills in correctly inspecting, repairing, and adjusting detached and/or mounted heavy duty equipment (i.e. tractor) components. Suppliers:
Nortrax, Toromont CAT, Strongco, Snap-On
Featherlite Industries Inc., Gelderlands Inc., Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd., TNT Property Maintenance, STIHL, Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association, Battlefield, Strongco, Connon NVK
Tech Chairs: Brandon Gelderman, Gelderlands Inc. Robert Tester, TNT Property Maintenance Eckhard Lutz, WRDSB
Industrial Mechanic Millwright
Students will demonstrate their skills and talent in construction technology. Over two days of competition, teams of four (4) will be evaluated on their abilities in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.
This contest will test the skills and knowledge of the competitors in the areas of reading and interpreting engineering manuals to preform precision rolling element bearing installation using required tools and precision measuring instruments. Designing, drawing (using standard ISO fluid power schematic symbols), building, and troubleshooting/modifying a pneumatic fluid power sequential or cascade circuit. Interpreting, assembling, and aligning mechanical components to required tolerances and rebuilding a Reduction Gearbox to required specifications and tolerances.
Suppliers:
Sponsors:
MAGNA, Sheridan College
Suppliers:
George Brown College, Festo Inc., FIXTURLASER NXA Pro, Mitutoyo, Mohawk College
Tech Chairs: Angelo Spano, Centennial College Paul Hoggarth, Nortrax
Home & Team Building
Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd., Featherlite Ladders, Paton Brothers, Hubbell Canada, Fanshawe College, Noble Trade
Tech Chair: Jim Leslie, Fanshawe College
Tech Chairs: Richard Dupp, Mohawk College Craig Brazil, Sheridan College
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IT Network Systems Administration
The IT Network Systems Administration contest assesses a competitor within an environment suitable to a small to medium-sized business. Competitors are required to demonstrate their ability to build, configure, and manage a network with a focus on virtual servers and workstations, and a combination of simulated and physical networking equipment. Suppliers:
Humber College, Fluke Electronics Canada
Tech Chairs: Nick Gommans, Infusion Development Corporation John Ulakovich, St. Clair College
IT Software Solutions for Business
IT Software Solutions for Business contest evaluates participants’ understanding and ability in document processing, spreadsheets, presentation, database software, as well as the integration between these applications. Suppliers:
Humber College
Tech Chair: Liz Stacey, Conestoga College
Job Skill Demonstration
Competitors will demonstrate and explain an entry-level skill of their occupational expertise. The skill presented must reflect a contest area that is a component of the Skills Canada National Competition. Each competitor has up to 30 minutes for the demonstration. Tech Chair: Roseanne Toronchuk
Job Interview
Competitors will apply to a job by submitting a targeted resume and cover letter. They will then be interviewed for the position with questions about their skills, knowledge, education, and experience. Tech Chair: Janice Penner
Landscape Design
Using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software, competitors must showcase their landscape design and drawing skills. The designs/drawings are judged on creativity, meeting the client’s (and the site’s) requirements, and plant selection.
Sponsor:
Humber College
Supplier: DynaSCAPE Software Tech Chairs: Andrea Weddum Brandon Gelderman, Gelderlands Inc.
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Mechanical CAD
Mobile Crane Operator
The Mechanical Computer Aided Drafting contest evaluates a contestant’s knowledge of mechanical design and drafting standards by applying CAD software to solve typical mechanical engineering problems.
Sponsors:
Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), Humber College
Suppliers:
Studica Inc., Javelin Technologies, Cimetrix Solutions Inc.
Tech Chairs: Jeremy Braithwaite, Loyalist College Fred Fulkerson, Conestoga College
Mechatronics
Using the supplied components, Mechatronics competitors must design, build, and program a machine capable of accomplishing a specific manufacturing process. Competitors work in teams of two.
The mobile crane operator competitor will demonstrate the required skills necessary to safely and efficiently set up and operate a mobile crane. This is accomplished by conducting a complete pre-operational inspection and set-up, operating a crane while moving a load in a control manner through a challenging obstacle course, and shutting the crane down using safe and efficient shutdown procedures. Each of the three tasks will be graded on a score sheet and must be completed within a set timeframe.
Sponsor:
Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario
Supplier:
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 793
Tech Chairs: Carla St. Louis, Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario Joe Dowdall, Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario
Photography
Sponsor:
Festo Inc.
Tech Chairs: Greg James, Festo Inc. Jim Ackert, Festo Inc.
The Photography contest will evaluate students’ skills in digital photography. Competitors will be graded on their photographic eye, digital capture, digital production, digital output, and professionalism. Supplier:
Humber College
Tech Chair: Peter May, One2One Photography
Plumbing
The Plumbing contest will assess the competitor’s knowledge of the plumbing system with a focus on accuracy of installation, quality of workmanship, and gas and water pressure testing.
Sponsor:
UA Canada, Mechanical Contractors’ Association of Ontario
Suppliers:
UA Local 46, Ridgid Tool Company, UA Local 527, Praxair Canada Inc., Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd.
Tech Chairs: Chris Descoteaux, UA Local 527 Dan Shelley, UA Local 46
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Precision Machining
Competitors will be given drawings for a mill piece and a lathe piece. They will have a set amount of time to machine the part to completion.
Sponsor:
Sheridan College
Suppliers:
Conestoga College, Mitutoyo, CWA Foundation
Tech Chair: Jeff Oskam, Conestoga College
Powerline Technician
Prepared Speech
The Powerline Technician contest will have competitors demonstrate the responsibilities of troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving the electrical distribution system in a safe and efficient manner.
Sponsor:
The Prepared Speech contest allows competitors to demonstrate their ability to clearly and effectively prepare and present on a pre-established theme. Speeches are 5 to 7 minutes in length. Competitors are evaluated on content, ability to convey their message, and overall delivery. Tech Chair: Alyssa Light, The Profitable Innovator
Infrastructure Health & Safety Association
Tech Chairs: Gerry Murphy, Infrastructure Health & Safety Association Greg Williamson, Infrastructure Health & Safety Association
AWARDS TO FUND THE FUTURE OF WELDING
Are you a current post-secondary welding student, or entering into a post-secondary welding program? Are you a welding educator?
The CWA Foundation has awards available to assist you with funding for your education or welding program!
Visit us at: www.cwa-foundation.org and select the Awards and Applications section to apply for CWA Foundation awards. Email us at: cwa.foundation@cwa-foundation.org
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Refrigeration
Competitors will be required to troubleshoot a simple refrigeration and/or air conditioning system. Knowledge of HVACR industry regulations and the basics of refrigeration is a necessity. Suppliers: Stride Tool, Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd., Emerson Climate Technologies, Praxair Canada Inc., JTAC/Local 787, Keeprite Refrigeration, Fluke Electronics Canada
Robotics
Tech Chairs: Derek Sisera, JTAC/Local 787 Shane McCarthy
Restaurant Service
Prior to the official contest, teams of competitors design and fabricate a robot. The robot must be capable of competing with other student-made robots to move objects to a ‘goal’. Competitors require drafting, mechanics, electronics, metalwork, woodwork, and communications skills.
Restaurant Service competitors are tested on table dressing, serving real guests, taking orders, preparing cocktails/ mocktails, wine identification, and clearing and cleaning. Health and safety compliance is also tested. Tech Chairs: Matthew Worden Fred Walker
Suppliers:
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Tech Chairs: Bob Tone Mario Blouin
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Robotics and Control Systems
Sheet Metal Work
The Robotics and Control Systems contest provides high school students with experience in science, engineering, and technology through a series of challenges involving mechanical systems, electronics, controls and sensors, automation, mobile robotics, and programming. This multi-disciplinary competition exploits and advances their knowledge and capability in mathematics, physics, technology, and English. In Ontario, this contest would relate to the new emphasis course in robotics and control systems.
Sponsor:
Studica Inc.
Supplier:
Conestoga College
Competitors will use a mixture of basic hand techniques and intermediate-level skills to form and fabricate seams, edges, and locks in order to complete a project typical in sheet metal shops. Suppliers:
Milwaukee Electric Tool (Canada) Ltd., Miller Electric, Praxair Canada Inc., Fanshawe College
Tech Chairs: Larry Mailloux, Fanshawe College Larry Oudekerk, Fanshawe College
Tech Chairs: Derek Murphy, Studica Inc. Bob Tone
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Skilled Trades Entrepreneurship
Steamfitter/Pipefitter
A good percentage of skilled trades persons will eventually go into business for themselves or find themselves in a position whereby they have an opportunity to take over an existing business. A solid business plan is necessary to demonstrate the potential for success and is often required to secure financing. This contest will help prepare students with a technical skilled trade ability to suceed with designing a business plan for their future businesses.
This contest will assess a competitors’ knowledge and skills in the fabrication of a piping system and components. Specific attention is paid to aspects of quality, workmanship, and accuracy of work.
Tech Chair: Phil Cohen, St. Clair College
Sponsors:
Mechanical Contractors' Association of Ontario, UA Canada
Small Powered Equipment
Suppliers:
BMI Canada, Ridgid/Pipe Tool Supply
Tech Chairs: Ray Lemieux, UA Local 527, Steamfitters & Welders Don Kreig, UA Local 46
The contest is intended to test the skill and knowledge of competitors in the air and liquid cooled engine field. Students will be assessed on their ability to assemble/ disassemble engines, carburetor theory and adjustments, and measuring and identifying parts. Suppliers:
Snap-On Tools of Canada Limited, John Deere, Echo, Mitutoyo, Fluke Electronics Canada
Tech Chairs: Roy King, Centennial College Rob Davidson, Georgian College
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This contest assesses competitors on seven truck components including brakes, electrical, fluid power, drivetrain, engine, steering and suspension, and a written test based on the Ontario College Truck and Coach curriculum.
Sponsor:
Volvo
Tech Chairs: Marc Poland, Sheehan’s Truck Centre Inc. John Dixon, Centennial College
TV Video Production
Teams of two (2) competitors are required to produce a 2-3 minute informational/promotional video on a theme given at the beginning of the challenge. Competitors must use their time to plan, script, shoot, and edit the final video, all in one day. Tech Chair: Rob Currie, C to C Productions
Web Site Development
Competitors participating in the Web Site Development contest will be given the opportunity to demonstrate, through practical and theoretical application, their skills in client- and server-side Web design and development. Supplier:
Humber College
Tech Chairs: Dalibor Dvorski, Conestoga College Phil Aylesworth, St. Clair College
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Welding
Workplace Safety
The contest will evaluate students’ abilities to safely work through all the tested welding processes, including layout, position, fit, and tack welding. The interpretation and application of welding symbols will also be tested.
Sponsors:
Henlex Smoke Extraction, Praxair Canada Inc., Miller Electric, CWA Foundation
Suppliers:
Husky Farm Equipment Limited, Conestoga College, Astron Specialty Metals, Chrima Iron Work Ltd.
Tech Chair: Robbie Duncan, Cambrian College
The Workplace Safety contest promotes health and safety knowledge through the use of practical, theoretical, and presentation skills. Competitors will demonstrate health and safety principles including the ability to identify and assess workplace hazards and recommend corrective action. In the Presentation activity, the competitor will demonstrate skills in research and presenting a health and safety topic. This competition helps build a competitor’s ability in life skills, literacy, time management, research, vocabulary, understanding of safe work practices, and communication of information to others.
Sponsor:
Workplace Safety & Insurance Board
Tech Chairs: Mary Wilson, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Wes Mazur, Grand River Occupational Health & Safety Inc.
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Connecting education, experience, and employment at the Skills Ontario Competition Job Interviews
Job Offers and Connections
The contests at the Skills Ontario Competition allow participants to showcase their skills, talents, and knowledge. Employability skills such as communications, teamwork, and problem solving are also key skills that will accelerate job placement, retention, and life-long success. The HR component of each contest at the Skills Ontario Competition is an opportunity for each competitor to participate in a 5-minute job interview, and to have their resumé evaluated. The goal of incorporating interviews into each contest area is to test competitors in the area of employability skills, alongside the technical skills being tested in each contest. This part of the competition would not be possible without the expertise and commitment of over 150 Human Resources professionals from across the province. Every volunteer makes a difference, and we appreciate their unique contribution. Our sincere thanks to the following individuals for their dedication, enthusiasm, and continued support. Thank you so much for your assistance in recruiting this year’s HR volunteers: Susan Milton, Conestoga College Daniela Sartori, Premium HR Solutions
Skills Ontario is committed to building Ontario’s skilled trades and technologies workforce. Engagement with students, teachers, parents, volunteers, employers and mentors ensure our programs connect education, experience, and employment. Magna International will once again be awarding job offers to medalists in select contests. Following the Skills Ontario Closing Ceremony, Skills Ontario is piloting a new Recruitment Fair; Great Clips and Walters Group will meet with Hairstyling and Welding competitors respectively, to meet about career opportunities within their organizations. What better place to recruit the brightest trade and technology talent in Ontario, than at the Skills Ontario Competition!
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Skills Ontario Competition Closing Ceremony Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - 9:00AM to 12:00PM Toronto Congress Centre, North Building
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he Skills Ontario Competition Closing Ceremony is where we gather to celebrate the skills, determination, and excellence exhibited over the previous two days. In addition to winning gold, silver, and bronze medals, competitors who reach the podium can receive monetary awards in many contests as an extra boost for their training and careers. In some select contests, job or apprenticeship offers are awarded to medalists – because what better place to recruit the best of the best in Ontario than the Skills Ontario Competition? Recognition is also offered to the educators who help their competitors reach the podium, in the form of an Educator Pin attached to their competitor’s medal. For competitors, wristbands serve as entrance into the Closing Ceremony. For all others, tickets can be purchased at the door, by cash only, for $10. We ask that all attendees of the Closing Ceremony show respect for their peers by staying for the duration of the event. Skills Ontario thanks the Ontario College of Trades for their sponsorship of the Closing Ceremony.
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Practical skills Hands-on training
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Heartfelt Thanks from Skills Ontario!
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kills Ontario has a dedicated team of over 1,000 volunteers, who play a crucial role in helping us toward our mission every year: to promote the skilled trades and technologies as first-choice career options to youth in Ontario. A number of our volunteers work in the skilled trade, technology, and education sectors, and take time from their jobs with colleges and industry partners to give their expertise to students participating in Skills Ontario programs and competitions. Volunteers help with everything from organizing and judging contests at the Skills Ontario Competition, to mentoring young women in their career paths, to facilitating workshops at our Skills Ontario Summer Camp Programs. Regardless of the task, our volunteers roll up their sleeves and dig in.
“Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.”
- Anonymous We all share the goal of working to better the lives of Ontario youth. If you would like to volunteer with Skills Ontario at future events, please contact us at info@skillsontario.com. Our heartfelt thanks to all of our volunteers!
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Long-time Volunteers
Skills Ontario wishes to recognize the following volunteers for their many years of dedication and service. Thank you:
Bill Speed
Tim Maxson
• Started as Automotive Collision Tech Chair in 1995
Ron Downey
Auto Collision Tech Chair: 22+ years of service 1995-Present
Brick Masonry Tech Chair: 16+ years of service 2001-Present Job Skill Demonstration Tech Chair: 16+ years of service 2001-Present
Bob Tone Robotics Tech Chair: 22+ years of service 1995-Present
• Job Skill Demonstration Tech Chair from 2001 to 2011 • Skills Ontario Competition Marshal
• 3D Animation Tech Chair 1995-1999 • Robotics Tech Chair 1999 to present • Canada’s Expert in Robotics for WorldSkills 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2015 • WorldSkills Chief Expert in Robotics 2007 and 2009 • WorldSkills 2017 Abu Dhabi Mobile Robotics External Task Designer for Mobile Robotics
Shane McCarthy
Refrigeration Tech Chair: 19+ years of service 1998-Present
• Started as Refrigeration Tech co-Chair in 1998
Rob Currie
TV Video Tech Chair: 18+ years of service 1999-Present
• Started as TV Video Tech Chair in 1999, previously was a Judge for the contest
“I keep coming back because I see the need in the industry and it is great seeing competitors excel when they are put out of their comfort zone.” - Bill Speed, Automotive Collision Tech Chair, 1995-Present
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TEAM ONTARIO:
Competing on a National Stage
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ach year, Ontario’s most talented students compete at the Skills Ontario Competition for the opportunity to represent our province at the Skills Canada National Competition. Gold medalists earn the opportunity to showcase their abilities on a national stage and make Ontario proud. In June 2016, 68 competitors participated at the 22nd Skills Canada National Competition in Moncton, with plenty of teachers, advisors, and family members by their side. Team Ontario was successful in bringing home 34 individual medals in 44 different contests, including 12 Gold, 13 Silver, and 9 Bronze. For updates on Team Ontario’s successes at the 23rd Skills Canada National
Competition in Winnipeg on May 31June 3, 2017, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @skillsontario, and join the conversation on our Facebook page!
For more information on this annual competition, please visit www.skillsontario.com/skillscanada-national-competition.
WorldSkills 2017 Abu Dhabi 2016 was a qualifying year for the 2017 WorldSkills Competition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, this October. Team Ontario has four WorldSkills 2017 Team Canada members in three contest areas: Avery Bird & Theodor Willert of Humber College: Mechatronics
Jonathan Adair of Georgian College: CNC Machining Anne Matiowsky of St. Lawrence College: Beauty Therapy We wish WorldSkills 2017 Team Canada the best of luck in Abu Dhabi this October!
Avery Bird After taking some pre-apprenticeship courses I discovered industrial automation and immediately found a passion for it. The field of mechatronics is growing rapidly and greatly satisfies my love of design, problem solving, and electro-mechanical tinkering.
Anne Matiowsky I chose a skilled trade as a career because I have always been interested in working in a field where I can do work that is hands on. I enjoy working in the service industry in particular because I’m very social and I love making people look and feel their best.
Jonathan Adair I feel that there are many lucrative career opportunities in the skilled trades and that is why I have decided to pursue a career in this field. In the future I’d like to work in a shop where I can design and make parts for customers and further down the road I’d like to have my own shop.
Theodor Willert I chose mechatronics because I am fascinated by the idea of building something that has the capacity to build something else. [...] I started to think about how someone would build these machines and I decided that it could be a great and engaging career.
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Ensuring thrills, not spills.
If you’re having fun in Ontario, there’s a good chance we’re involved. TSSA regulates the technical and safety standards for Amusement Devices along with a number of other industries such as Fuels, Pressure Vessels, and Elevators. Visit our booth to learn about the career opportunities in these fields and how we work to ensure a safe environment for all. TSSA is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the 2017 Skills Ontario Competition and would like to thank the Consumers Advisory Council through their Safety Education Fund for making this sponsorship possible.
Technical Standards and Safety Authority 345 Carlingview Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M9W 6N9 | Tel: 416-734-3300 | Fax: 416-231-1626 Toll Free: 1-877-682-8772 (TSSA) | Email: customerservices@tssa.org | www.tssa.org
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Honouring Achievement Dick Hopkins Award
Glenn Beatty Award
Dick Hopkins was a technology educator at Napanee and Sydenham high schools, and Queen’s University Faculty of Education. He exemplified the energy and enthusiasm of a great technology educator who inspired a generation of teachers and students. A hard worker himself, Dick continually asked his students to push the envelope in order to do great things; he was a champion of skills competitions, encouraging his students to challenge themselves by showcasing their talents to the community and to the world. He vigorously promoted the skilled trades as career choices for his students. Dick passed away suddenly in October 2002. In honour of our friend and colleague, the Ontario Council for Technology Education (OCTE) and Skills Ontario have initiated an annual award of excellence for an outstanding technological educator in Dick’s name. This award is presented annually in recognition of Dick’s active participation and promotion of skills competitions and events. Congratulations to all 2017 nominees for inspiring their students to pursue their passions and for setting such high standards. The 2017 recipient is Aldo Cianfrini. Aldo is recently retired from the Ministry of Education and a Past Chair of the Skills Ontario Board of Directors. Congratulations Aldo! To nominate a worthy contributor for this award, visit us at www.skillsontario.com or email info@skillsontario.com.
Glenn Beatty was a participant in the CAD, CAM, and CNC contests. As the 1997 Gold Medalist at Skills Ontario, he progressed to the Canadian Skills Competition held in Red Deer, Alberta for another gold medal performance that same year. Following his outstanding work at the skills competitions, at both the provincial and national level, Glenn was hired by ATS Automation Tooling Systems in Cambridge, Ontario. Grateful for the opportunity given to him and the impact that it had on his life, Glenn returned to Skills Ontario in 1998 as a volunteer. In January of 1999 we lost Glenn in a motor vehicle accident, representing a tremendous loss to the organization, the community, and to all those who knew him. As a tribute to Glenn, Skills Ontario presents the Glenn Beatty Award annually to a volunteer who embodies the dedication and passion for Skills Ontario that Glenn had. Congratulations to the 2017 recipients: Craig Brazil of Sheridan College, Tech Chair for the Industrial Mechanic Millwright contest, and Lou Dropka of Conestoga College, Tech Chair for the CNC Machining contest.
The Haas College Manufacturing Award Skills Ontario and the Gene Haas Foundation are pleased to partner as we celebrate and reward the college that shows the greatest dedication to promoting the manufacturing sector. Based on the results and participation in manufacturing based contests at the Skills Ontario Competition, the winning college will receive $5000 towards scholarships for students entering manufacturing programs at their college.
Monetary Awards These monetary awards are granted to young people who have demonstrated their passion for, and commitment to, the skilled trades and technologies by ranking in the top of their specialty at the Skills Ontario Competition. These awards financially assist competitors to continue pursuing their careers in the skilled trades and technologies.
Our thanks to the 2017 Skills Ontario Competition Monetary Award Contributors: American Technical Electrical Contractors Publishers Association of Ontario & the International Brotherhood of Anglo Franco Electrical Workers (ECAO/ Communications IBEW) ArcelorMittal Dofasco Gail Smyth Canadian Manufacturers and Gary Cronkwright Exporters Gene Haas Foundation Colleges Ontario King Cole Ducks Dr. Ron Downey Magna
Miller Electric Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) Ontario College of Trades Ontario Construction Careers Alliance (OCCA)
Ontario Council for Technology Education (OCTE) Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) Toronto Congress Centre
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Picture yourself... in a future you built.
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The Skills Ontario School Board Award of Distinction The Skills Ontario School Board Award of Distinction is presented to a school board that shows dedication to the promotion of skilled trades and technologies careers. To determine which school board receives this award, we look to their students: at the Skills Ontario Competition, each secondary school competitor in the top 10 ranking, who scores over 60%, earns points for their school board. The award is presented to the school board with the highest score.
Receiving this award is sign of a school board’s continued commitment to supporting students interested in pursuing a wide range of careers in the skilled trades and technologies. School boards who receive this award are leading the way in preparing their students for tomorrow’s workforce. Congratulations to the 2016 School Board Award of Distinction Recipient: Toronto Catholic District School Board.
College Award of Distinction Colleges across Ontario play a fundamental role in preparing tomorrow’s workforce. With the College Award of Distinction, Skills Ontario acknowledges a college that has demonstrated commitment to this initiative, made significant investments to the skilled trades and technologies, and strived for excellence in the classroom, shop, and competition site. To determine which college will receive the annual award, we take the results from student performances at the Skills Ontario Competition and look to the college’s volunteerism and involvement in Skills Ontario events, such as the Career Exploration Showcase, Young Women’s Initiatives, and Skills Ontario Summer Camps. Congratulations to the 2016 College Award of Distinction Recipient: Conestoga College.
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About Skills Ontario Who we are
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e are leaders in preparing Ontario’s youth for the highly-skilled economy of tomorrow. We partner with school boards, colleges, small business, large companies, labour groups, and governments to provide opportunities for youth to explore and develop skills for successful careers in the skilled trades and technologies. With 28 years of experience, Skills Ontario is a province-wide charitable non-profit with a grassroots connection into the many communities we serve. Our programs represent a long-term investment in the lives of all Ontarians.
What we do
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kills Ontario is building Ontario’s skilled trades and technologies workforce. We enable and empower all youth, including women and First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth, to consider a career in the skilled trades and technologies. Engagement with students, teachers, parents, volunteers, employers, and mentors ensure our programs connect education, experience, and employment. We deliver in-school presentations across Ontario, host Canada’s largest skills competition, run summer camps for skills development, and connect students to employers. We are focused on growth sectors such as construction and infrastructure, technology innovation, and hospitality services.
Where you’ll find us Waterloo - Head Office 60 Northland Rd. - Unit 7A Waterloo, Ontario N2V 2B8 Phone: 519-749-9899 / 1-888-228-5446 Fax: 519-749-6322 Email: info@skillsontario.com Website: www.skillsontario.com Greater Toronto Area Office c/o Carpenters’ Local Union 27 Training Centre 222 Rowntree Dairy Road, Suite 2 Woodbridge, ON L4L 9T2 Phone: 905-652-8805 Fax: 905-652-8806 London Office c/o Fanshawe College, Room A1047 1001 Fanshawe College Boulevard P.O. Box 7005 London, ON N5Y 5R6 Phone: 519-452-4430 ext. 4852 Toronto Office - North c/o Humber Centre for Trades & Technology 110 Carrier Drive Toronto, ON M9W 5R1 Phone: 416-675-6622 ext. 78088 Fax: 416-675-8522 Toronto Office - Central c/o George Brown College 146 Kendal Avenue, Room D305 Toronto, Ontario M5R 1M3 416-415-5000 x 4318
Ottawa Office c/o Algonquin College 1385 Woodroffe Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K2G 1V8 Phone: 613-727-4723 Ext 6891 Sudbury Office c/o Collège Boréal 21 Lasalle Boulevard Sudbury, Ontario P3A 6B1 Phone: (705) 560-6673 ext. 4165 Sault Ste. Marie Office c/o Sault College 443 Northern Avenue Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4J3 Phone: 705-759-2554 ext. 2540 Thunder Bay Office c/o Confederation College P.O. Box 398, 1450 Nakina Drive Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4W1 Phone: 807-475-6462 or 807-475-6677 Whitby Office c/o Durham College, Whitby Campus 1610 Champlain Avenue Whitby ON L1N 9B2 Phone: 905-721-2000 ext. 4225 Windsor Office c/o St. Clair College Main South Campus 2000 Talbot Road West Windsor, ON N9A 6S4 Phone: 519-972-2727 ext. 4620
Find Skills Ontario on…
facebook.com/skillsontario
@skillsontario
youtube.com/user/SkillsOntario
@skillsontario
Or email us at: info@skillsontario.com www.skillsontario.com
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Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Mr. Ray Lavender Snap-On Tools of Canada Ltd.
BOARD TREASURER
Ms. Cheryl Manuel Deloitte
DIRECTOR
Mr. Ian Cunningham Council of Ontario Construction Associations
DIRECTOR
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Mr. Jim Madder Confederation College
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Ms. Karen Creditor Ontario College Application Service
DIRECTOR
Mr. Paul Armstrong Mohawk College
DIRECTOR
Mr. Manuel Martins Gowlings
DIRECTOR
PAST PRESIDENT
Mr. Shaun Scott Linamar Corporation
DIRECTOR
Mr. Darryl Spector Promation Nuclear
DIRECTOR
Mr. David Thomson OACETT
DIRECTOR
Mr. William Chan Hydro One
Mr. David Morley Infrastructure Ontario
Mr. Chris Whitaker Humber College
DIRECTOR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BOARD SECRETARY
Mr. Louie Leombruni ArcelorMittal
Ms. Gail Smyth Skills Ontario
Ms. Gael Loro Skills Ontario
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Skills Ontario Partners and Sponsors The Skills Ontario team would like to extend our appreciation to the many industry, education, and government partners who have helped to provide better opportunities for youth in Ontario. It is through their generosity, vision, and commitment that we are able to impact the live of so many of Ontario’s young people, each and every year. On behalf of the board of directors, staff, and volunteers of Skills Ontario: Many thanks!
PREMIUM PARTNERS $50,000:
PLATINUM PARTNERS $35,000:
GOLD PARTNERS $25,000:
C.E.T.
A.Sc.T.
C.Tech.
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GOVERNMENT SPONSORS:
HOST COLLEGE: Skills Ontario Competition Host College - PREMIUM PARTNER
SILVER PARTNERS $15,000:
BRONZE PARTNERS $10,000:
MEDIA PARTNERS:
AUDIO/VISUAL PARTNERS:
FRIENDS $5,000: 3M Canada Company
Carstar
Matcom Industrial Installation, Inc.
Apple Canada
Fluke
Nortax
Astron Specialty Metals
Gordon Food Service
OCTE
Barry Callebaut
HRAI
Promation
Battlefield Equipment
Joint Training and Apprenticeship Committee
Ridgid/Pipe Tool Supply
Becker Brothers Towing BMI Canada Canadian Collision Industry Forum
La Cité Collegiale Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association
SkyJack Strongco
Skills Ontario is an apolitical organization that is focused solely on our mission statement: “to champion and stimulate the development of world-class technological and employability skills in Ontario youth.”
As such, Skills Ontario obtains funding from various sources and the fact that it receives funding from these sources should not be taken as support or non-support for any particular organization’s political, social or religious beliefs.
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Powerful ideas come from fresh perspectives. At Magna, we are committed to nurturing bold young minds in skilled trades. By helping students learn today, they will gain new perspectives to lead tomorrow. To transform the future of mobility and automotive, we need to invest in it. We are honoured that our support can help Skills Ontario empower young thinkers. And to all of the teams participating in 2017 Skills Ontario Competition: Thank you for inspiring us.
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