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RDP Trades Students Have Skills!

Since 2003, RDP apprenticeship students have consistently ranked among the top performers at Provincial, National and World Skills competitions. Since this time, RDP students have earned an impressive 96 medals!

But it's not just our students' commitment to learning their craft that leads to this success. Instructors and supporters are integral to the RDP Skills teams.

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RDP Skills Stats, since 2003
96+
Competitors
83
Provincial Medals
9
National Medals
1
World Medal

RDP Skills News

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Lucas Stang (RDP Welding student) stands with his gold medal on a podium with two other welders at Skills Canada Alberta 2025

2025 Skills Competitors

Carpentry

  • Riley Jacobs - 2nd Place Provincials

  • Greg Arbeau - 5th Place Provincials

  • David Stolk - 6th Place Provincials

  • Johan Eriksson (Dual-Credit) - 5th Place Provincials

Cook

  • Zac Barnes - 9th Place Provincials

Electrical

  • Rhian Marinduque - 6th Place Provincials

  • Simon Pell - 3rd Place Provincials

A group of students and staff stand on a podium with their medals at the SkillsCanada Alberta Games

Heavy Vehicle Technology

  • Miles Alger - 3rd Place Provincials

Pipefitter

  • Carson Donovan - 2nd Place Provincials

Plumber

  • Tyson Bucklaschuk (Plumber) - 3rd Place Provincials

Sprinkler Systems Installer

  • Adam Moore - 1st Place Provincials / 6th Place Nationals 

  • Lucas Drage - 3rd Place Provincials

  • Tyler Hagstrom - 2nd Place Provincials

Welding

  • Lucas Stang - 1st Place Provincials / 1st Place Nationals

Champion Future Leaders: Support a Student

The 'Support a Skills Student' program connects business leaders with Red Deer Polytechnic's Apprenticeship Students.

Your investment directly funds:

  • Travel opportunities
  • Technology & equipment
  • Team apparel
  • Instructional support
  • Other expenses associated with participation in Skills competitions

By removing financial barriers, you help develop the same qualities that drive business success: discipline, teamwork, and leadership. Many graduates become valuable employees and community leaders.

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