Third-year carpenter apprentice Tyler Benfeld at Lakeland College is competing this week at the Skills Canada National Competition in Winnipeg. He’s going for gold after winning silver last year. He is pictured on route to winning his second consecutive gold at the provincials held in Edmonton earlier this month. Supplied Photo
Lakeland College carpentry whiz Tyler Benfeld is going for gold at the Skills Canada National Competition Thursday and Friday in Winnipeg.
Bendfeld got to this week’s nationals by winning his second consecutive gold medal in carpentry at the provincials in Edmonton in early May.
The third-year carpenter apprentice from Heisler, Alta earned a silver medal at the nationals a year ago.
Bendfeld has been able to demonstrate his talent and expertise while under constant pressure at Skills Canada events.
“The competitions are intense, but Lakeland has supported me the entire time,” said Bendfeld about the provincials. “It’s so rewarding to be able to do a skill like carpentry and be able to take it to the provincial level.”
“My instructors at Lakeland have been very supportive of me, especially Curtis Cassibo, who has both taught me and come with me to the competitions.”
Several other apprentices from the Vermilion campus did well at the provincials including Simon Menard, fourth in heavy vehicle technology; Michael Schroeder, fifth in automobile technology and Jacob Leclerc, fifth in welding.
“Congratulations to all of our apprentices who competed in the Skills Canada Alberta Competition,” said Dave King, dean of trades and technology in a statement.
“You have made us proud of your commitment and dedication to your trade,” said King.
“Best of luck to Tyler as he represents Lakeland College and Team Alberta once more at the Skills Canada competition in Winnipeg on May 25 and 26.”
