Help Matt fundraise to compete in the welding category at the WorldSkills Competition in Kazan, Russia in 2019
Help Matt vie for a medal in the welding category at the WorldSkills International Competition in Kazan, Russia in 2019.
Auckland
From a young age I have been really interested in building and repairing anything mainly metal, so through high school I perused my interest and chose Metal Technology as my main focus. Also I did a welding night course at the local polytechnic, these have both set me on the exciting path I'm on now.
After gaining an apprenticeship with Page Macrae Engineering in my home town of Tauranga as a Mechanical Engineer I am nearing the end of my third year, where I have gained valuable experience in a great working environment.
I was given the opportunity to enter the WorldSkills New Zealand Welding competition recently in which I was very successful with my projects. I feel that representing New Zealand in Russia will be very inspiring for the engineering industry. So to those who are considering a career in Welding/ Engineering go for it, you will love it and learn so much.
So please help me get to Kazan in Russia and I will show the world what New Zealand welders can do.
About us
WorldSkills New Zealand is an independent, non-profit Charitable Trust founded in 1986, dedicated to encouraging young people to excel in vocational skills. This is achieved through exposure to competitions at a Regional, National and International level. The purpose of the organisation is to:
• Encourage, recognise and reward skill excellence.
• Raise the standards of skills training in New Zealand.
• Raise the self-confidence and self-esteem of the young participants.
• Have New Zealand recognised as one of the highest skilled nations in the world.
• Promote Skills Training as a first choice career to school leavers.
Use of funds
Funds will be used to support Matt to cover training costs, attend training camps, and represent New Zealand in international events including the world's largest skill competition.
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