Southland Apprentices Strike Gold and Silver at Skills Competition
Southland International Trucks Ltd. is proud to celebrate Bodie Braun and Emmit Decillia, who earned gold (Bodie) and silver (Emmit) at the 2025 Career Transitions SW Regional Skills Canada Competition held at Lethbridge Polytechnic.
As RAP students, Bodie and Emmit are accelerating their early careers while still in high school. These skills competitions offer more than medals they provide a stage to showcase skill in front of industry professionals and offer a jumpstart to a career in trades.
To prepare, both students put in extra hours with our 2nd year apprentice technician Riley Woodruff through classroom work and hands on training Riley helped get the young techs on the podium.
Their success is proof that dedication, mentorship, and early hands-on experience can accelerate a young technician’s path. Congratulations to Bodie and Emmit!
