Select students in Thompson will have the opportunity to show off a particular set of skills.

Skills Manitoba is holding part two of their annual Northern Manitoba Skills Challenge today at the University College of the North. Seven UCN students and one RD Parker student will be taking part in the Culinary Arts portion of the competition, while students from Norway House will be participating in the Cosmetology competition.

Northern In-School Liaison Officer for Skills Manitoba Michelle Pruder explains a little bit about what the students can expect in a competition setting.

"At the competitions, the students are demonstrating the skills that they have. So for example, in the Culinary Arts, it wasn’t just about the taste of their food; it was about the presentation, it was about sanitation, and it was about how they conducted themselves throughout that hour.”

Part one of the competition was held in The Pas last week. The events happening this morning are open to the public and the results will be finalized this afternoon.