Malakai Kameya, a Richmond student, earned a silver medal in auto refinishing at the Skills Canada National Competition in Regina, Saskatchewan. Competing among more than 500 top students and apprentices from across the country, all of whom had won gold in their respective provincial competitions, Malakai stood out with his exceptional skills and determination.
His journey began with the district’s career programs, where he enrolled in the Youth TRAIN in Trades – Automotive Collision and Refinishing program at Vancouver Community College. This eight-month, dual-credit program offered him hands-on experience in a post-secondary setting while working toward both high school graduation and industry certification.
Through the program, Malakai sharpened his technical abilities and uncovered a strong aptitude for the trades, qualities that carried him to success on both provincial and national stages. His achievement reflects his own dedication and talent, as well as the real-world impact of the district’s skilled trades programs, which provide students with early exposure, practical training and meaningful opportunities to pursue future career pathways.
