Pedro Silva

Competitor in Skill: Polymechanics and Automation
Country: Portugal

How did you get interested in your skill?
I'm very committed to play the best I can to my skill. Worthily represent my country to do what you really like.

Where did you do your training for your skill?
The practice of my skill consists of two different parts. The first is the conventional machining, through a lathe and a milling machine. The second is the part of automation, in part to electricity, pneumatics and programming. To train all these strands run the sets made in previous competitions, meeting times and evaluation criteria.

How did you first find out about your Member organization and its programs?
My organization has always been irreproachable and always very helpful. Always created all necessary conditions to my training and supported me in every moment less good of my preparation. All activities designed for them were extremely important for my training.

Who influenced you to pursue your skill as a career?
My main incentive left to myself, because without self-serving motivation never will reach the goal outlined. Then my main support left of my family, friends and the school where study, because I've always provided all the necessary support and all the best means for my training.

What is your experience in participating with your Member organization?
My involvement with my organization has been very good.

Describe your most memorable moment so far with WorldSkills?
The best moments have been without doubt the teamwork and every moment of mutual aid.

Describe what your experience has been since your involvement with WorldSkills
The experience has been great, unforgettable. All the preparation at the professional level has been an unparalleled experience. Will always be saved for my entire life and always encourage other young people to participate in the WorldSkills.

Did participating in the skills competitions and training for WorldSkills help you progress in your skill? Please describe.
Yes, definitely. All the preparation has given me more experience and speed in solving challenges that I proposed.

What do you currently do? Where do you work?
Currently I'm employed, I work in a company, headquartered in France, which manufactures electrical tables for command and control. I'm part of the production of SPIE.

What are your future career aspirations?
In my professional career I hope to have much success. I hope to have a job where you do what you like, you can evolve and learn more and more.