Posted on April 21, 2021

VCC baking students claim top spots at 2021 Skills Canada provincials

Macarons by Noeka Nimmervoll

Winning macarons by VCC Youth Train in Trades student Noeka Nimmervoll


Congratulations to Vancouver Community College (VCC) baking and pastry arts students for claiming two golds, two silvers, and one bronze medal in the Skills Canada BC 2021 provincial competition held virtually on Sunday, April 18.

In the 2021 competition, six VCC students from both post-secondary and Youth Train in Trades (secondary) programs competed safely in online challenges from their individual homes or schools. The post-secondary students were challenged to make intricate chocolate boxes and decadent truffles, while our high schoolers tackled bar cakes and macarons, all with dazzling results!

Chocolate box by Katie Rempel

Woodland-inspired chocolate box and truffles by VCC baking student Katie Rempel


We’re extremely proud to announce that VCC students claimed multiple top spots in both categories – a testament to their talent and commitment, as well as their quick adaptation to blended online and on-campus learning over the past year.

See more photos and help us congratulate our winners using the hashtags #myVCC and #SkillsBC!

Post Secondary
GOLD – Katie Rempel (VCC)
SILVER – Yejin Park (VCC)
BRONZE– Queenie Li (VCC)
4 – Gabi Robinson (VCC)
5 – Alexa Wellnitz (La Salle College)

Secondary
GOLD – Noeka Nimmervoll (Eric Hamber/VCC Youth Train in Trades)
SILVER – Jireh Jurado (Windermere /VCC Youth Train in Trades)
BRONZE – Yen-Nhi H (Burnaby Central)
4 – Bailee Montufar (Claremont)
5 – Angela Luo (Fraser Heights)
6 – Emma Torrao (Alpha Secondary)


Can you picture yourself on the podium? Learn more about skilled trades at VCC by joining a free information session in the area of your choice.