Help Logan Candy represent NZ in Abu Dhabi
Help Logan vie for a medal under the automotive technology skill category at the WorldSkills International Competition in Abu Dhabi.
Manawatu / Whanganui
My name is Logan Candy I am 21 years old. I grew up in Gisborne and went to Gisborne Boys’ High School. I come from a farming background. I enjoy playing sports and have a passion in motorsports, and have my own project track car.
After high school, I joined the NZ Army as an Automotive Technician as I have always enjoyed working with my hands and understanding how things work. I am currently in my final year of my Heavy Automotive apprenticeship.
I am based at 2nd Workshop Company, Linton Military Camp, Palmerston North. I work on a range of different vehicles that the army has, doing anything from minor maintenance to major repairs. Most recently, I have been working on our recovery vehicles.
Being involved with the WorldSkills Competitions has helped me develop my trade skills and give myself a lot more confidence in the skills that I have.
Having the opportunity to go to the Global Skills Challenge in Melbourne and the WorldSkills International Competition in Abu Dhabi in 2017 is a once in a lifetime opportunity. The vast amount of knowledge and experience that I will gain from these competitions are valuable to share and pass on.
I really want to go to Abu Dhabi to do my family and friends proud and represent the Army and New Zealand in such a big competition.
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 Logan's travel and accommodation to the WorldSkills International Competition in Abu Dhabi in October 2017.
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