Skills Canada PEI Alumni
Our mission as the Skills Canada PEI Alumni Association is to promote skilled trades and technology, help youth and young adults discover the rewards that come with working in this field and prepare future competitors to succeed in their competitions. We are an organization that benefits its members through industry connections, exposure, and volunteer opportunities.
Our goals as an association are to:
- Promote Skilled Trades and Technology on PEI
- Recognize & promote our members
- Hold regular workshops & events with high-quality tools & equipment
- Attract employers to our members
- Create a bursary to for skilled trades or technology students
Our Goals
Alumni Mission Statment
Why we exist: To promote the skilled trades and technologies on Prince Edward Island, help youth and young adults discover the rewards that come with working in this field and prepare future competitors to succeed in their competitions.
Alumni Association Members
Many alumni continue to be involved with and support Skills PEI, and we are proud of their achievements and important contributions. Below are some of our Alumni association members that are involved today.
Patrick LeClair
President of the Skills Canada PEI Alumni
Patrick is currently working as a CADD Technician for the Government of Prince Edward Island where he creates construction plans for bridges and roads all across PEI and inspects bridges to ensure they are safe and maintained for public use.
Evan Sherren
CNC Machinist
Skills Canada PEI Competition: 2015 (Gold) & 2016 (Gold) | Skills Canada National Competition: 2015 (Silver) & 2016
Evan is a devoted hard worker who is always interested in learning new skills. He likes to challenge himself, both professionally and personally, to be the best he can possibly be. He studied precision machining at Holland College (2013-2014), CNC Machining at NBCC (2014-2015), and is now working at 3 Points Aviation.
Evan is a hard worker who is working towards getting his Red Seal certification as a machinist and is climbing his way up the ranks at 3 Points Aviation. Outside of machining, Evan likes hiking, camping, cooking, golfing and spending time outdoors. He sits on our Skills Canada PEI Alumni Association Committee and is an active member of our association who is passionate about machining.
“In the world of CNC machining, there are countless ways to achieve the same results. Keep an open mind and be as creative as you can.”
Nadia Gaudet
Design Lead
Skills Canada PEI Competition: 2010 (Gold) | National Competitor, 2010
Nadia is the type of person that doesn’t know how to quit, giving 110% in everything she does. She is constantly pushing herself to be the best by continuously learning and “thinking outside of the box”. As Nadia builds her name within the graphic design scene, she hopes that someday she will be teaching at the college level or even working for a design firm in New York! She currently works as a freelance graphic designer working for companies such as: Honibe, Skyes, and lots of local businesses.
Since joining our Alumni Association, Nadia has designed our information pamphlet, newsletter, programs for our Skills competitions events and the website you are currently viewing!
“Never stop learning, don’t be scared to try something new and break a few rules.”
Become an Alumni Member!
As past competitors of the Skills Canada National Competition, we know the importance of Skills Canada and the significant role it has played in our lives. It should be our mission as Alumni to promote the trades and technologies, help youth and young adults discover the rewards that come with working in this field, and prepare future competitors to succeed in their competitions.
If you are interested in becoming a part of the Skills Canada PEI Alumni Association please contact Tawna at tmacleod@hollandcollege.com
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2023 SCPEI Provincial Skills Competition
View the full 2023 Provincial Skills Competition Schedule for Prince Edward Island. To the right shows our full schedule, with dates and locations for our 2023 Skills Competition on PEI for both...
Skills Canada PEI Alumni
Alumni take on promoting skilled trades, promote our competitors, hold regular workshops, attract employers to our members and create bursaries for trade workers. Alumni members aren’t just people...
