High school students from across Windsor-Essex got a taste of St. Clair College as part of the school's open house.
More than 70 students got some hands on experience as part of the Get Skilled Competition. Participants tested their abilities in Architectural CAD, Auto Service, Team Carpentry, Culinary, Mechanical CAD, Photography, Precision Metal Cutting and Welding.
St. Anne Catholic School student Kyle Lachance says he had a great time competing — he took third spot in the Auto Service event. "This is something I enjoy doing, it's a hobby of mine and it's really fun. I am coming to the college for the Electrical Techniques course next year."
The 18-year-old tells AM800 News it was a fun way to see how things worked on campus. "It's cool to see how things work and where everything's placed and to meet new people and see new things," says Lachance.
The top finishers in each event will represent their respective school board at the Skills Ontario competition in Toronto on May 7.
It's the fifth year for the event.