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Jaakko Järvi

Competitor in Skill: Cabinetmaking
Country: Finland

How did you get interested in your skill?
Since young age I have been interested about cabinetmaking and hand skills

Where did you do your training for your skill?
Training at Salpaus further education in Lahti

How did you first find out about your Member organization and its programs?
In T9 –competition i heard about Taitaja and in Taitaja heard about international competitions.

Who influenced you to pursue your skill as a career?
No, just my own interest.

What is your experience in participating with your Member organization?
I like to compete and I like having pressure and goals.


 Describe what your experience has been since your involvement with WorldSkills.
In training I have learned a many new skills

Did participating in the skills competitions and training for WorldSkills help you progress in your skill? Please describe.
I have learned more accuracy and preciseness.

What do you currently do? Where do you work?
Training at Salpaus further education in Lahti.


What are your future career aspirations?
I am going to start my own business in cabinetmaking.