10 medals for Mohawk College students at provincial skilled trades competition

Ten Mohawk College students won gold, silver and bronze at the 25th annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition this week in Waterloo. The largest skills competition in Canada featured nearly 2,000 elementary, secondary and postsecondary students competing in over 60 skilled trade contests.

Tom Martin won gold in the sheet metal work category and will compete in the Canadian National Competition June 4-7 in Mississauga. Tom won silver at last year's provincial competition.

Congratulations to:

• Nathan Verduyn, Aircraft Maintenance (silver)


• Kris Dos Santos, Auto Collision Repair (bronze)


• Zack Henshall, Auto Painting (silver)


• Mike Dilts, Auto Painting (bronze)


• Sarah Bosman, Graphic Design (bronze)


• Chris Caswell, Heating Systems Technician (silver)


• Ben Zawislak, Industrial Millwright Mechanic (bronze)


• Blayne Thompson, Refrigeration (silver)


• Tom Martin, Sheet Metal Work (gold)


• Josh Minor, Sheet Metal Work (silver)