Help Hunter represent NZ in Abu Dhabi
Help Hunter vie for a medal under the plumbing and heating skill category at the WorldSkills International Competition in Abu Dhabi.
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My name is Hunter Turner. I am 21 years old.
I live in Auckland with my granddad. I went to Selwyn College in Kohimarama until year 12 (2012), then went to MIT‘s school of Plumbing Gasfitting and Drainlaying for a year, three days a week and doing pluming work experience for the remaining two days of the week towards the end of the course.
I enjoy mountain biking and surfing.
November the 1st 2013 was when I started my apprenticeship in Plumbing and Gasfitting with a company called J&J Plumbing and Gasfitting. I have come a long way since then, with my boss Mark always increasing my amount of responsibilities, challenges, and perks.
Three years ago, I came second in the WorldSkills nationals, so I’m back! I won the nationals this time around (2016).
So why I want to go to the WorldSkills international competition in Abu Dhabi, is because I will be given the opportunity to represent New Zealand and the silver fern in a competitive event, which I think is pretty special -- so I’m not going to be giving it a half ass effort!
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 Hunter's travel and accommodation to the WorldSkilsl International Competition in Abu Dhabi in October 2017
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