Congratulations to the winner of this Online Challenge series – The Public Speaking Challenge – Eileen Eun!
Eileen Eun is a grade 8 student from Little Flower Academy school in Vancouver and has won a $50 e-gift card for her speech titled “The Pursuit of Happiness!
Excellent submission Eileen!
You can view Eileen’s entry here.
Eileen showcased her impressive public speaking talent by highlighting “Communication” as one of the most important skills to have from the 9 Skills for Success series recently announced by the Government of Canada. Skills for Success are the skills needed to participate and thrive in learning, work and life.
https://www.skillscompetencescanada.com/en/program/skills-for-success/
Eileen highlights, “the most important skill to adhere to is to have strong communication skills”. Eileen discusses how strong communication skills can create happiness and at the age of 13, Eileen doesn’t need to decide on her career but she can focus on her communication skills which will bring success no matter what her pursuits may be.
Thanks to all the amazing submissions and to April Atkins, distinguished Toastmaster, Toastmasters International for judging this competition.
Due to the popularity last year, we have launched the “Gingerbread Challenge” again this year over the holidays.
Click here for more details regarding how to enter the Gingerbread Challenge.
Stay tuned for more exciting challenges to come!!
Best regards,
Michelle Skelly
Skills Canada BC’s Director of Programs
