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Home Hardware Stores Limited was recently named the title sponsor of the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC), an event created to inspire youth across Canada to explore careers in the skilled trades.
“Partnering with Home Hardware Stores Limited will help us shine a spotlight on the incredible opportunities available in skilled trade and technology careers,” says Shaun Thorson, chief executive officer of Skills/Compétences Canada. “SCNC is our flagship event, engaging thousands of youth in communities across Canada each year and helping them imagine a future built on skill, innovation and pride in craftsmanship.”
At SCNC 2026, taking place from May 28-29, at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Home Hardware will bring hands-on learning to the event with an interactive Try-A-Trade and Technology activity, where participants can work with real tools, materials and techniques used by trade professionals. Home Hardware will also be featured in the opening and closing ceremonies of the event, in a livestream interview and at the Skills for Success stage presentation.
“Home Hardware is proud to grow our partnership with Skills Canada,” says Ian White, president and CEO, Home Hardware Stores Limited. “Serving as the Title Sponsor for the Skills Canada National Competition 2026 reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening Canada’s skilled trades sector and supporting the next generation of tradespeople. Through our PRO Contractor Program, dealer-led workforce development and multi-year partnership with Skills Canada, we’re helping to grow the skilled labour force needed to meet Canada’s national housing targets.”
Approximately 257,000 tradespeople in Canada are expected to retire by 2029, emphasizing the need for skilled workers. Over 500 of Canada’s top students and apprentices will showcase their talents at SCNC 2026.
