ASSINIBOINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Sixteen Assiniboine students medal at Skills Manitoba, six set to move on to Skills Canada

Six students from Assiniboine - Nik Ross, Loai Al-Wahabi, Kathryn Nichol, Wade Robbins, Ryanne Gareau and Chris Obsniuk - will move on to compete at Skills Canada in Québec City in May 2024 after winning gold in their respective categories at this week's 26^th annual Skills Manitoba competition.

"Skills Manitoba provides students with an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge into practical scenarios," said Kevin Poirier, Dean of Trades and Team Assiniboine lead. "We look forward to this event every year - it brings a me great sense of pride to see our students experience this environment. It's wonderful to see the number of students attending the competition, medalling, and going on to represent our college on a national level grow year after year. We wish our gold medalists luck in Québec City - Team Assiniboine is cheering you on."

Twenty-one Assiniboine students competed in twelve competitions at Skills Manitoba. Among these participants, 16 earned gold, silver or bronze medals in their respective competitions.

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