Dartmouth, NS – April 27, 2009: Javelin Technologies announced today their Bronze level sponsorship of the 15th Annual Skills Canada Competition from May 20-23, 2009 in Charlottetown, PEI.

This National event brings together over 500 young Canadians who have successfully competed at the provincial and territorial level to vie for the title of National Champion. Not only will the competitors be tested against exacting standards in more than 40 skilled trades and technology areas but they will also compete against the best of the best from across Canada.

Beyond recognizing excellence, one of the main goals of this event and of skills programming throughout the year across Canada is to raise the awareness of and interest in the skilled trades and technologies as a preferred career path for young Canadians.

“This is a great opportunity to show our support for the next generation of engineers and SolidWorks users,” said John Carlan, Managing Director at Javelin Technologies. Don Carroll from the 2009 Canadian Skills Competition replied “thank you Javelin, for your generous support in helping us recognize the excellence of these students and in promoting the skilled trades and technologies.”

For more information on the Canadian Skills Competition, visit www.skills2009.ca.

Javelin Technologies is Canada's premier 3D Design, Analysis, Design Automation, and Data Management Value-Added Reseller (VAR) with offices in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and Oakville, Ontario. Javelin is a fully authorized and certified SolidWorks training and support organization. In addition to SolidWorks 3D design products, Javelin is a licensed reseller of the SolidWorks Simulation validation suite of software, SolidWorks PDM data management products and a number of other tools to help your business become more efficient and profitable.

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