District News

Lisa Stephens won second place in the Carpentry category at the Regional Skills Canada Competition held at Terrace BC. Although she did not win first place for carpentry, which would have sent her automatically to provincials, it looks like she can compete for cabinet-making, since the competition is not offered by NW region. Consultations with Jamie Maxwell of Skills Canada, and Coast Mountain have generated a spot for Lisa in Abbotsford in April. Coaches Carlos Alcuaz and Rich Hotson are training her everyday.

Lisa has also had her name put forward from ITA (Industry Training Authority) so she can potentially attend the Canada Youth Summit in Ottawa May 2-3, 2019. Here's a little glimpse of what we're talking about:

"The Summit will provide an opportunity for the Prime Minister, as Minister of Youth, to reflect on what he has heard from the youth on a national youth policy for Canada, and to continue the discussion with the youth n those issues that matter to them. (...) the Government would cover transportation, accommodation and hospitality expense for all participants. (...) youth candidates between the ages 16-24 to attend."

Congratulations Lisa and to her coaches Carlos Alcuaz and Rich Hotson.