Skills Canada BC 2015 Partner Opportunities

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Who We Are...

Since 1994 Skills Canada British Columbia (SkillsBC) has operatedas a provincial not for profit organization, working with industry,educators, government and labour to promote rewarding andin-demand skilled trade & technology careers to BC’s youth. Ourunique programming allows Skills BC to position itself as an earlyinfluencer; offering youth in grades 6 - 12, safe and engagingenvironments in which to explore trade & technology careers.This programming also provides our partners with theopportunity to directly network and reach over twelve thousandstudents across the province each year.

21 Years of Excellence!

Skills Canada BC provides trades & technology career promotion

supported by business, governmentand labour to meet the needs of BC’s

growing and diverse economy.

Our Mission

Our Core Values...

Integrity: To always be ethical and relevant.

Accountable: To always be transparent and accessible.

Trustworthy: To always be open and honest.

Respect: To always be inclusive and fair.

Quality: To always be outstanding and exceptional.

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As a means of offsetting current and future labour shortages in BC, our mandate is topromote the skilled trades & technologies

as first choice career opportunities foryoung people across the province.

Our Mandate

Our Programs...

celebrate experience achieve

13 Regional Competitions : Hundreds of volunteers, hundreds ofschools and thousands of students from communities across BC compete in Regionalskilled trade & technology competitions.

Annual Skills BC Provincial Competition: BC’s premier showcase of trade & technology careers; held each year at the TradeX in Abbotsford, attracts over 5000 spectators and 550+ competitors.

First Hand Activities: Activities hosted by our partners and provide studentswith hands on trade & technology career experiences

InSPIRE! (In School Presentations: Inform! Relate! Excite! ): In schoolpresentations promote skilled trade/technology careers to students across BC.

Cardboard Boat Races: Students across BC compete against each other bydesigning, building & racing handmade cardboard boats in pools.

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Pathway to Careers Showcase: BC’s largest annual trade & technologycareer fair.

Trades &Technologies Conference for Women: Young women arementored by professional women in a day of career exploration & networking.

Passport to Achievement: A contest that encourages students attendingthe Provincial Competition to network with partners & educators.

• CHANGING: the perceptions about trade & technology careers.• CONNECTING industry, educators, government & students together.• OFFERING positive, hands-on trades & technology experiences.• OPENING the door of career possibilities to young people across BC.• PROVIDING youth with barriers opportunities to explore careers.

Our Goals

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Our Focus ...The focus of SkillsBC is to assist BC industry in building its future

workforce. SkillsBC programming is inclusive to every industryin the province. SkillsBC welcomes new programming ideas and activities that showcase careers in your sector and in the

communities where you live and work.

2015 Competition Categories (57 Competition Areas Secondary/Post Secondary)2D Computer Animation3D Computer AnimationAesthetics Aerospace TechnologyArchitectural CAD Automation and Control Automotive Collision Repair Automotive Service Baking CabinetmakingCar Painting Carpentry CNC Culinary Arts Drywall FinishingElectrical WiringElectronics Fashion Technology Graphic Design & Print Pre - Production Hairstyling Heavy Equipment Service

Industrial Maintenance (Millwright) IT - Network Systems Administration Job Interview Jr. Skills - GearBots CompetitionJr. Skills - Gravity Vehicle RaceJr. Skills - Spaghetti BridgeJr. Skills - Sumo RobotLandscape Gardening Masonry Mechanical CAD Photography (*new in 2015)Pipefitting/SteamfittingPlumbing Precision Machining Public SpeakingRefrigeration Robotics Sheet MetalTV/Video Production Welding Web Design

Platinum Partners: $50,000 + Gold Partners: $25,000 +Silver: $10,000 +Bronze: $5000 +Pathway Partners: $1500 +Donor Partners: $500 +Competition & Supplier Partners: In Kind DonationsGovernment & Education Partners

PARTNERSHIP BRANDING LEVELSSkillsBC offers partners innovative and customizable partnership opportunities that will compliment your organization’s brand, as well as your organization’s

commitment to the community.

Platinum Level Branding($50,000+)

PSCC Specific

• Inclusion in Provincial Skills Canada Com-petition (PSCC) media campaign

• One full page ad in prime location in the PSCC event guide

• Logo on provincial & regional competi-tion posters distributed online to schools province-wide

• Full page ad in 2015 Community Report

• Logo on Provincial & Regional tshirts

• Logo on Partners’ Page of Event Guide

• Logo on PSCC signage throughout event

• Logo on multimedia screen during event

• One 10 x 10 sq.ft. exhibit space/Try-a-Trade space

• Medal presentation at the Closing Ceremonies

• Invitation to all VIP events

• Display of partner provided corporate banner throughout competition site (Max. 500 sq. ft.)

On-Going Branding

• Platinum Level Recognition for 2015

• Website Recognition: Rotating logo homepage Linked Logo on Partners Page Corporate message on Partners’ Page

• Social Media: Youtube: Partner provided content uploaded Twitter: Partner provided tweets & will follow partner Facebook: Place unique promotional ad or offer

• 6 guest invitations to all VIP events

• Promotional: Able to use all SkillsBC logo/media in promotional materials as it re-lates to partnership

• Co- merchandising of any branding materials

• Provide industry specific content (print/electronic) to the InSPIRE program

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Platinum Level Branding may be applied as a stand alone recognition opportunity, or may be combined as part of a Program Host partnership.

Opportunity to customize your recognition according to your organization’s corporate social responsibility needs.

Elite Level Branding($25,000+)

Elite Level Branding may be applied as a stand alone recognition opportunity, or may be combined as part of a Program Host partnership.

PSCC Specific

• One full page ad in the 2015 event guide







• Medal presentation at the Closing Ceremonies


• Display of partner provided corporate banner throughout competition site -(Max. 300 sq. ft.)

On-Going Branding

• Elite Level Recognition for 2015

• Website Recognition: Rotating logo homepage Linked Logo on Partners’ Page

• Social Media: Twitter: Partner provided tweets & will follow partner Facebook: Link





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Opportunity to customize your recognition according to your organizaion’s corporate social responsibility needs.

Gold Level Branding

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Gold Level Branding may be applied as a stand alone recognition opportunity, or may be combined as part of a Program Host partnership.

PSCC Specific

• Half page ad in the 2015 event guide









On-Going Branding

• Gold Level Recognition for 2015

• Website Recognition: Rotating logo homepage Linked Logo on Partners’ Page

• Social Media: Twitter: Follow partner





($15,000+)

Opportunity to customize your recognition according to your organizaion’s corporate social responsibility needs.

Silver Branding Level

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($10,000+)

Silver Level may be applied as a stand alone recognition opportunity, or may be combined as part of a Program Host partnership.

PSCC Specific

• Quarter page ad in the 2015 event guide

• Logo on Provincial tshirts

• Logo on Partners’ Page of event guide






On-Going Branding

• Silver Level Recognition in 2015

• 1 guest invitation to all VIP events

• Website Recognition: Logo on Partners’ Page

• Social Media : Twitter: Follow partner


Bronze Branding Level

Pathway Partner

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($5,000+)

On-Going Branding• Bronze Level Recognition in 2015

• Website & Social Media Recognition:

Logo on Partners’ Page Twitter: partner Follow partner

($1,500+)

PSCC Specific

• Logo on Partners’ Page of Event Guide • One 10 x 10 sq.ft. exhibit space/Try-a-Trade space • Logo on PSCC signage throughout event

On-Going Branding • Website Recognition: Logo on Partners’ Page

• Logo on PSCC signage throughout event • Logo on mulimedia screen during event

• 1 guest invitation to all VIP events

• Provide industry specific content (print/ electronic) to the InSPIRE program

PSCC Specific

• Logo on Partners’ Page of event guide

• One 10 x 10 sq.ft. exhibit space/Try-a-Trade space • Invitation to all VIP events • Display of partner provided corporate banner (Max. 50 sq. ft.)

SkillsBC Suppliers(IN KIND PARTNERSHIPS*)

Three levels of in-kind partnerships are available for partners. Combinations of cash and in-kind partnerships are also available.

GOLD IN KIND INVESTMENT: $15,000+

• Logo on Partners’ Page in PSCC Event Guide

• Corporate name on SkillsBC signage at PSCC

• Logo on multimedia screen at PSCC

• Linked Logo on Partners’ Page of the SkillsBC website

• Partner supplied banner in 1 contest area (Max. 150 sq.ft.)

SILVER IN KIND INVESTMENT: $10,000+ • Corporate name on Partners’ Page in

PSCCEvent Guide

• Corporate name on SkillsBC signage at PSCC

• Logo on multimedia screen at PSCC

• Logo on Partners’ Page on Partners’Page of the SkillsBC website


BRONZE IN KIND INVESTMENT: $5,000+ • Corporate name on Partners’ Page in

PSCC Event Guide

• Logo on multi media screen at PSCC

• Corporate name on Partners’ Page on Partners’ Page of the SkillsBC website


* In-kind donations are divided into two categories:

a. Consumable - partner is recognized for 100% of the retail value of the product, as the product is given wholly to SkillsBC.

b. Non-consumable - partner is recognized for 20% of the retail value of the product, as the partner retains sole ownership of the product post - event.

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PROGRAM HOSTSBrand your organization by partnering with SkillsBC.

Together we will be able to offer BC youth unique and eye-opening opportunities to explore skilled

trade & technology careers!

Corporate Partner Opportunities

(Exclusive)

SkillsBC Host Partner(* Only 1 corporate partner per year)

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BRANDING OPPORTUNITIESPSCC Specific

• Platinum Level Recognition

• One full page ad in PSCC event guide : inside cover

• Full page welcome letter in PSCC event guide

• Full page ad in 2015 Community Report

• Exclusive speaking presen-tation at Closing Ceremo-nies, Partners Luncheon & 2015 SkillsBC Awards Gala

• Recognized as the Exclusive Skills BC Host Partner

• Opportunity to customize your recognition accord-ing to your organization’s corporate social

responsibility needs

Program Specific

• Corporate recognition & quote in program specific-media release

• Exclusive logo placement on all TeamBC tshirts & team paraphernalia

• Logo placement on all documents provided to TeamBC Competitors, Teachers & Coaches

• “ Host Partner Name’ Na-tional Travel Bursary of $500 awarded to TeamBC com-petitors

2015 will be an exciting year for Skills BC. The Host Partner of the ProvincialCompetition will support the overall success of the Provincial SkillsCompetition, including the advancement of TeamBC Competitors, teachersand coaches to attend the National Competition in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Online & Social Media

• Exclusive message on Provincial Competition webpage

• Exclusive Twitter and Facebook message to TeamBC on SkillsBC ac-counts

• Exclusive logo placement on TeamBC Webpage

• Exclusive ad placement on Partners’ webpage

InSPIRE Host: (In School Presentations: Inform.Relate. Excite!)

(Exclusive )(* Only 1 corporate partner)

PSCC Specific

• Platinum Level Recognition

• Exclusive logo on event guide page describing the InSPIRE Program

• Exclusive quote/message in program description in event guide

• Representation at InSPIRE exhibitor booth at PSCC

• Logo on InSPIRE signage •• Recognized as the exclusive

InSPIRE Host Partner



Program Specific

• Corporate recognition & quote in program speciic media release

• Exclusive logo placement on InSPIRE related clothing & paraphernalia produced by SkillsBC or Host Partner

• Logo placement on all InSPIRE related documents produced by SkillsBC

• Logo on student give-aways, educational ma-terials and presentation materials produced by SkillsBC

• Logo on InSPIRE classroom tradeshow backdrops

• First right of refusal to fund program expansions.


• Exclusive message & logo on InSPIRE website homepage

• Exclusive logo place-ment on InSPIRE SkillsBC webpage.

• Corporate name & rec-ognition on any social media messages about the InSPIRE program sent by SkillsBC

• Exclusive InSPIRE related message on SkillsBC Facebook & Twitter ac-counts

Be the key corporate partner for 2015 as SkillsBC, along with the ProvincialGovernment and TTBC, introduces this new and innovative educationalprogram in elementary, middle and high schools across BC. Your support willhelp to create awareness about skilled trades & technology careers inclassrooms across the province; providing students with insight into excitingeducational and career opportunities in their communities.

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Trades & Technology First Hand Activities*

(* 2 corporate partners per year)

PSCC Specific

• Elite Level Recognition

• Logo on event guide page describing the Trades & Technology First Hand Activities

• Quote/message in program description in event guide

• Logo on signage at each First Hand Activity Booth

•• Recognized as an official

host of the First Hand • Activities



Program Specific

• Logo placement on all First Hand Activity related documents produced by SkillsBC

• Logo on student give-aways, educational ma-terials and presentation materials produced by SkillsBC

• First right of refusal to fund program expansions


• Message & logo on First Hand Activity Page on website

• Corporate name & rec-ognition on any social media messages about the InSPIRE program sent by SkillsBC

• First Hand Activity related messages on SkillsBC Facebook & Twit-ter accounts

* Opportunities available to be a Regional Trades & Technology First Hand Host - 13 Regions across BC.

Provincial School Bus Subsidy Hosts


PSCC Specific

• Gold Level Recognition


• Representation to greet stu-dent buses at event; includ-ing providing give-aways to students as they arrive

• Recognized as a host of the Bus Subsidy Program



Program Specific

• Logo placement on all Bus Subsidy related documents produced by SkillsBC



• Message & logo on Bus Subsidy page on website

• Corporate name & rec-ognition on any social media messages about the Bus Subsidy program sent by SkillsBC

• Partner provided mes-sage about Bus Subsidy on SkillsBC Facebook & Twitter accounts

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Cardboard Boat Races(* 4 corporate partners per year)

PSCC Specific

• Gold Level Recognition


• Recognized as a host of the Cardboard Race Program

•• Representation at Card-

board Boat Race Exhibition booth

•• Logo on Cardboard Boat

Race signage



Program Specific

• Logo placement on all Cardboard Boat related documents produced by SkillsBC

• Logo on awards provided by SkillsBC to competitors at Races

• Quote in media release specific to Cardboat Boat Races

• Corporate representation at all events



• Message & logo on Cardboard Boat Race page on website

• Corporate name & rec-ognition on any social media messages about the Cardboard Boat Race program sent by SkillsBC

• Partner provided mes-sage about Cardboard Boat Races on SkillsBC Facebook & Twitter ac-counts

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Trades & Technologies Conference for Women (TTCW)


PSCC Specific

• Silver Level Recognition

• Representation to greet student at event; including providing give-aways to students as they arrive

• Recognized as a host of the TTCW Program

• Provide mentorship for event

• Logo on TTCW signage



Program Specific

• Logo placement on all TTCW related documents produced by SkillsBC

• Logo on TTCW student giveaways, educational materials and presentation materials produced by SkillsBC

• Logo placement on TTCW related clothing & paraphe-nalia produced by SkillsBC or Host Partner



• Corporate name & rec-ognition on any social media messages about the Bus Subsidy pro-gram sent by SkillsBC

• Exclusive TTCW on SkillsBC Facebook & Twitter accounts

Okanagan College is a proud supporter of Skills Canada BC, and is pleased to provide printing services for this document.

For more information about how your organization can become a Skills Canada BC partner, please contact:

Amber Papou, Executive DirectorSkills Canada BC

(604)432-4360 [email protected]

Skills Canada BC 2015 Partner Opportunities

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