Timo Paananen
Competitor in Skill: Construction Metal Work
Country: Finland
How did you get interested in your skill?
I was interested about mechanics and metalworks since very young, so the choise was easy.
Where did you do your training for your skill?
I do my training at the Savo vocational institute.
How did you first find out about your Member organization and its programs?
I heard about the competitions from my teacher.
What is your experience in participating with your Member organization?
Participating in the competition has been interesting.
Describe your most memorable moment so far with WorldSkills?
Most memorable moments so far have been Team Finlands camps.
Describe what your experience has been since your involvement with WorldSkills.
Training to competition takes a lot of work.
Did participating in the skills competitions and training for WorldSkills help you progress in your skill? Please describe.
I have learned new working methods.
What do you currently do? Where do you work?
I work in Simetek Works Oy in Siilinjärvi.
What are your future career aspirations?
In 2016 im going to start studying in Savonia university of applied sciences in Kuopio.