Fanuel Mathias

Competitor in Skill: Electrical Installations
Country: Namibia

How did you get interested in your skill?
It is my passion! I have since a very young age excelled in fixing electrical appliances, at home and for friends. It is just something about electricity and currents that excites me and to make this my career is indeed a blessing!

Where did you do your training for your skill?
I am enrolled as a trainee at the Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) Training Centre, which is located in the capital city of Namibia, Windhoek.

How did you first find out about your Member organization and its programs?
From the official websites of the Namibia Training Authority and WorldSkills International.

Who influenced you to pursue your skill as a career?
I would say my friends and family have been my main influences. They are the ones who have really encouraged and helped me to make my career decision.

What is your experience in participating with your Member organization?
I am a first time participant and I feel humbled by the opportunity to represent my country in what will be its maiden appearance at WorldSkills.

Describe your most memorable moment so far with World Skills?
Having been selected as a member of our country’s very first WorldSkills team is in itself a memorable moment. I will now forever be a part of Namibia’s WorldSkills history.

Describe what your experience has been since your involvement with World Skills?
I am a first time participant.

Did participating in the skills competitions and training for World Skills help you progress in your skill? Please describe.
I am not really that experienced when it comes to skills competitions. But I believe that such competitions serve as excellent platforms for young artisans to excel and demonstrate that our world needs artisans!

What do you currently do? Where do you work?
Currently, I am in my final year of training. God willing, I should soon graduate and enter the world of work. I can’t wait!

What are your future career aspirations?
I believe in the concept of lifelong learning and I want to one day qualify as an Electrical Engineer. So whilst I look forward to entering the labour market soon, I will continue to invest in my own education and enrol for further training and studies.