From BC to the World Stage: Skills Canada Champion Dhefen Goh Trains at LCV for Shanghai 2026

LaSalle College Vancouver is thrilled to announce its partnership with Skills Canada as the official education sponsor for Dhefen Goh, Skills Canada 2025 Winner in Fashion Technology and WorldSkills Team Canada 2026 Competitor. After earning her place on the national stage by winning Skills BC and then taking the gold at Skills Canada 2025, Dhefen has already begun her training journey right here in Vancouver, BC, working closely with her trainers and mentors in preparation for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 this summer.

Meet the Competitor

Dhefen Goh — WorldSkills Team Canada 2026

Dhefen Goh is a passionate emerging designer whose love for fashion goes far beyond aesthetics. She sees clothing as both a necessity and a vehicle for self-expression, and has set her sights on building fashion lines rooted in sustainability — a vision that stands in direct response to the industry's outsized environmental impact.

"I chose Fashion Technology because clothing is a necessity, and fashion is a constantly evolving industry. The artistic and technical opportunities are endless! I love that a garment is wearable and is a means of self-expression and storytelling. However, the fashion industry is the second largest polluting industry in the world due to the constant demand and overconsumption of clothing. So, my dream is to build my own fashion lines around sustainability." — Dhefen Goh, WorldSkills Team Canada 2026

Dhefen's journey into competitive skills began when her high school fashion teacher — a longtime volunteer with the Skills Canada National Competition — encouraged her to enter. Her success at the national level earned her the opportunity to represent Canada on the world stage.

"I've been successful at the Skills Canada National Competition but getting the chance to represent my country and contribute to the global community of skilled professionals is beyond exhilarating! At WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, I believe the competition's intense pressure will be my biggest challenge." — Dhefen Goh

Interesting fact: Outside the sewing studio, Dhefen is also working towards earning her private pilot's licence!

Meet The Team Behind the Competitor

Dhefen's preparation is guided by two accomplished mentors who bring decades of combined experience in fashion education and the skills movement to their coaching roles.

Jozée Dulude

Fashion Technology Trainer & WorldSkills Expert — Skills Canada

After 33 years as an instructor of fashion and made-to-measure clothing in Montréal, Jozée Dulude retired from teaching but has never stopped shaping the industry. A passionate advocate for skills education, she currently serves as the National Technical Committee representative for Québec in Fashion Technology and is the WorldSkills Team Canada 2026 Expert for her skill area. With more than 25 years of active volunteerism in the skills movement, her influence is felt across generations of students and professionals worldwide.

Nina Ho

Fashion Technology Trainer — Skills Canada

Nina Ho has inspired hundreds of young students throughout her career as a Textiles teacher at Eric Hamber Secondary in Vancouver. Recently honoured with a 20-year pin for her exceptional volunteer service with the Skills Canada National Competition, Nina continues to develop the next generation of skilled professionals in her role as a trainer — leaving a lasting legacy in skills education across Canada.

About the Partnership

LaSalle College Vancouver — Official Education Sponsor

As the official education sponsor for Dhefen and her team, LaSalle College Vancouver is proud to provide the training environment and institutional support that will help carry the Team Canada flag to the international stage in Shanghai this summer. Dhefen and her team have already begun training on the Fashion floor at LaSalle College Vancouver's new campus, benefiting from the college's full resources, state-of-the-art fashion labs, and mentor instructors. This partnership reflects our deep commitment to nurturing creative talent and championing the skilled trades and creative industries that shape our world.

We invite the entire community to cheer Dhefen on as she prepares to compete among the best in the world this summer. Go Team Canada!

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