Help Andrew represent NZ in Abu Dhabi
Help welding apprentice Andrew Champion get to Abu Dhabi to represent NZ in the WorldSkills International Competition in October 2017.
Wellington
My name is Andy Champion and I am 19 years old. I live in Dannevirke and I am currently employed at RCR Energy.
I started my engineering apprenticeship in January 2013 at the age of 17 having completed my secondary schooling at Feilding High School.
Since that time, I have sent to complete work at several dairy factories around the country and overseas and have recently come back from New Caledonia for the second time. This year has been a very successful year for me as I have achieved a lot more than I could thought would be possible.
I’ve always dreamed of being able to represent my country in something I love to do. It’s a huge honour to be able to represent my workplace in a top level competition. RCR has been fully supportive of my journey to date and for me personally this is not only an incredible experience but a way to test my skills against other competitors from around the world.
Please help me get to Abu Dhabi to represent our country.
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 raised will be used to cover the travel and accommodation of Andrew in Abu Dhabi for the WorldSkills International Competition this October 2017
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