Aesthetics 2011 Skills New Brunswick Competitions

The New Brunswick Cosmetology Association hosted the Aesthetics 2011 Skills Canada provincial competitions Wednesday March 16, 2011. The Gold Medalists from the Provincial qualifying event will join the Team Skills Canada NB and go on to compete in the Skills Canada National Competition being held in Québec City, QC at Le Centre de Foires in June 26, 2011.”

Gold Medalist: Kristen Leffley (Medes College, Moncton)

Silver Medalist: Stephanie Arseneau (Medes College, Moncton)

Bronze Medalist: Michelle Ann Young (L’institut Jon Raymond, Moncton)         

ANNUAL AWARDS

2010-2011

N A I L T E C H N I C I A N S

Student Awards

Highest Theory Mark
Carol Martin, Majestany Institute, Saint John
Renée Turner, Medes, Moncton

Highest Practical Mark
Charline McKitrick, Amoura, Miramichi

Highest Overall
“Donna Ingraham Award” Charline McKitrick, Amoura, Miramichi

School Awards

Highest Theory Mark
Grand Falls Academy of Esthetics

Highest Practical Mark
Amoura, Miramichi

A E S T H E T I C I A N S

Student Awards

Highest Theory Mark
Stacey Floyd, Majestany Institute, Saint John

Highest Practical Mark
Vicki McIsaac, Majestany Institute, Saint John

Highest Overall
“Donna Ingraham Award” Vicki McIsaac, Majestany Institute, Saint John

School Awards

Highest Theory Mark
Grand Falls Academy of Esthetics

Highest Practical Mark
Jon Raymond Institute, Moncton

H A I R S T Y L I N G

Student Awards

Highest Theory Mark
Erin Shephard, Academy of Hair Design,
Nicole Steeves, LaFrance School of Hair Design

Highest Practical Mark
Brittney Calhoun, Atlantic Hairstyling Academy

Highest Overall
“Donna Ingraham Award” Brittney Calhoun, Atlantic Hairstyling Academy, Fredericton

School Awards

Highest Theory Mark
Atlantic Hairstyling Academy, Fredericton

Highest Practical Mark
Atlantic Hairstyling Academy, Fredericton

M A K E U P

Student Awards

Highest Theory Mark
Janet Warzecha, Atlantic Hairstyling Academy, Fredericton

Highest Practical Mark
Matt Crawford, Majestany Institute, Fredericton
Debera Clements, Majestany Institute, Moncton
Heather Hannaford, Majestany Institute, Moncton

Highest Overall
“Donna Ingraham Award” Debera Clements, Majestany Institute, Moncton

School Awards

Highest Theory Mark
Majestany Institute, Saint John

Highest Practical Mark
Majestany Institute, Fredericton

Impressive performance from Team New Brunswick at 16^th annual Canadian Skills Competition in Waterloo.

A team of 30 students from New Brunswick high schools, colleges and private training institutions gave an impressive performance this week at the 16^th annual Canadian Skills Competition held in Waterloo, Ontario.

Every year, the event brings together over 500 young people from all regions of Canada, along with their parents and advisors, to compete in over 40 trade and technology areas. The two-day competition provides an opportunity for young Canadians studying a skilled trade or technology to be tested against exacting standards and against their peers from across the nation. Students vie to win the honor of being crowned the best in their chosen discipline.

The main goals of this event are to provide competitors with hands-on work experience and to raise awareness for the general population of the value of and challenge in skilled trades and technology careers. The Canadian Skills Competition showcases the talent and the expertise of young competitors from across Canada. It is the only national, Olympic-style, multi-trade and technology competition for young students and apprentices in the country.

Team New Brunswick was able to bring back a total of 6 medals from the event as listed below:

In addition to its great showing, one student from Team NB has been invited to a national team.

Jenica Bubar, a post-secondary student attending Medes College in Moncton was invited to represent Canada in the field of Esthetics at the 2011 WordSkills Competition which will be presented in London, England.

From October 5th-8^th, 2011; London will host the largest international vocational skills competition in the world. WorldSkills London will be held at ExCeL London exhibition and conference centre in London’s docklands.

Students participating with Team New Brunswick had been selected through a series of provincial competitions that were presented throughout the spring months at different high school and college campuses.

Skills Canada New Brunswick is a not-for-profit organization devoted to the promotion of the career possibilities in the trades and technologies. A misunderstanding of the value of careers in trades and technologies inhibits many young Canadians from considering these types of career options. Through provincial olympic-style competitions, Skills Canada NB helps make these occupations more visible for teachers, youth, parents, industry and the general public.

For more information about Skills Canada or the World Skills Competitions, please visit www.skillscanada.com and www.worldskillslondon2011.com

TEAM SKILLS CANADA NEW BRUNSWICK AT 2010 CANADIAN SKILLS COMPETITION

Team NB Medalists (Left to Right): WilliamMcCallum, Shawn Guignard, Jenica Bubar, Kyle Kennedy, Mathieu Bouchard, Carole Cormier

Team NB Medalists (Top Row): Kyle Kennedy, Shawn Guignard, WilliamMcCallum (Bottom Row): Mathieu Bouchard, Carole Cormier, Jenica Bubar

Team Canada selection: Jenica Bubar

Media Contact: Luc Morin, Executive Director-Skills Canada NB for more information, 506-457-2762, lucm@skillscanada.com

2011 Cosmetology Association of New Brunswick