Lars Springhetti

• Age: 21 years

Competitor in Skill: Polymechanics and Automation
Country: Austria

How did you get interested in your skill?
By my company Julius Blum GmbH

Where did you do your training for your skill?
In my company

How did you first find out about your Member organization and its programs?
In my company

Who influenced you to pursue your skill as a career?
By myself

What is your experience in participating with your Member organization?
The state championship

Describe your most memorable moment so far with WorldSkills?
When I won the state championship

Describe what your experience has been since your involvement with WorldSkills
It is not easy at a high level working while time pressure. You need a lot of staying power and a willingness to learn. But that’s the only way to get in the next level.

Did participating in the skills competitions and training for WorldSkills help you progress in your skill? Please describe.
By participating in all professional competitions and trainings have my skills in the area of conventional machining and programming increased significantly.

What do you currently do? Where do you work?
Apprenticeship as a machine mechanic by Julius Blum GmbH

What are your future career aspirations?
I want to stay in the company that trained me, someday marry the right woman and have kids.