Photo gallery: WorldSkills 2026
Five SAIT competitors — the most from a single Canadian educational institution — are representing Canada at the WorldSkills 2026 global skilled trades competition in Shanghai, China.
During the event, which runs Sept. 22-27, Tyler Gunther, Benjamin Jamison, Carter Kokot, Jacob McClelland and Tate McGarry will compete in industrial mechanics (millwright), aircraft maintenance, automobile technology, CNC Milling (machining) and cabinetmaking, respectively.
Flip through the photo gallery for highlights from the competition and follow along with all the action from WorldSkills 2026.
Update: Big news from WorldSkills
Four days. Two medals. Five SAIT competitors showcased excellence on the global stage. 🤩🥉
Our WorldSkills 2026 competitors have set down their tools after challenging their skills at an elite level and making memories that will last a lifetime.
Ben Jamison in Aircraft Maintenance and Carter Kokot in Automobile Technology achieved third place against world-class competitors in their fields. Jacob McClelland in CNC Milling and Tate McGarry in Cabinetmaking received scores above 700, giving them both Medals for Excellence.
Congratulations to Ben, Carter, Jacob, Tate and Tyler for making Canada proud at WorldSkills 2026!
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.