Yonnathan Vinasco Valencia

• Age: 19 years

Competitor in Skill: Mobile Robotics
Country: Colombia

 

1.    How did you get interested in your skill?

Because of skills and abilities one can perform there.

 

2.    Where did you do your training for your skill?

In Colombia, at SENA facilities, in my training Centre.

 

3.    How did you first find out about your Member organization and its programs?

Being a government organization, SENA is a prestigious entity recognised all over the country. Also, some relatives and friends recommended me to study here.

 

4.    Who influenced you to pursue your skill as a career?

An Instructor, friends and relatives

 

5.    What is your experience in participating with your Member organization?

I have been working pretty hard for two years to improve my skills and my character, also broadening my knowledge. I have been to three play-offs, 1 national competition and 1 America WS event.

 

6.    Describe your most memorable moment so far with WorldSkills?

It was when I was part of Colombia Team, with which I attended WS International.

 

7.    Describe what your experience has been since your involvement with WorldSkills

It has been simply fascinating. It has made such a great change in my life as to technical, social and emotional aspects.

 

8.    Did participating in the skills competitions and training for WorldSkills help you progress in your skill? Please describe.

Yes, it did. Because of the time dedicated, I have been able to improve my skills in a great extent.

 

9.    What do you currently do?  Where do you work?

I am focused on training. I am not working by now.

 

10.  What are your future career aspirations?

I want to become a professional in my field of knowledge