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Buying welding wire by the pound seems practical until you calculate the true cost. Jeremy Lake, Welding Specialist at ITW Welding, explains why the cheapest consumable can end up costing the most once you factor in labour, spatter, grinding, and rework. If you've ever had to justify a higher consumable cost, this episode will show you how to let the numbers tell the story. 

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The CWB Association is proud to continue our collaboration with Skills/Compétences Canada on this special podcast series, where we will highlight the training, passion, and dedication,showcasing the road to WorldSkills Team Canada from the competitors, trainers, experts, and everyone involved as they prepare to head to the World Skills Competition in Shanghai, China,on September 22-27, 2026.

A passion for food, a competitive spirit, and years of encouragement in the kitchen have helped shape Luca Assad’s journey to the world stage. In this episode, Luca shares her path into Culinary Arts, the competitive drive that helped take her from provincials to nationals, and the demanding training behind her preparation for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Joined by her dad, Andrew, we also hear the family perspective on supporting a young competitor as she chases one of the biggest opportunities of her career.

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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member 

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The CWB Association is proud to continue our collaboration with Skills/Compétences Canada on this special podcast series, where we will highlight the training, passion, and dedication,showcasing the road to WorldSkills Team Canada from the competitors, trainers, experts, and everyone involved as they prepare to head to the World Skills Competition in Shanghai, China,on September 22-27, 2026.

From laying his first brick to chasing the world stage, Maximilian de Belle Holowka is proving just how far determination, competition, and a whole lot of practice can take you. In this episode, Maximilian shares his unexpected path into bricklaying, the competitive drive that pushed him through the Skills competition circuit, and the lessons he’s carrying forward as he prepares for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. He also takes us inside the intense training, precision, and strategy required to compete at the highest level of his trade.

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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member 

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The CWB Association is proud to continue our collaboration with Skills/Compétences Canada on this special podcast series, where we will highlight the training, passion, and dedication,showcasing the road to WorldSkills Team Canada from the competitors, trainers, experts, and everyone involved as they prepare to head to the World Skills Competition in Shanghai, China,on September 22-27, 2026.

Where creativity meets precision, Dhefen Goh is stitching together the skills, confidence, and determination needed to represent Canada on the world stage. In this episode, Dhefen shares her unexpected journey into Fashion Technology, her rise from a high school fashion program to national gold, and the intense training behind the preparation for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. She reflects on how competition has pushed her outside her comfort zone, strengthened her confidence, and transformed a creative interest into an opportunity she never imagined.

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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member 

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The CWB Association is proud to continue our collaboration with Skills/Compétences Canada on this special podcast series, where we will highlight the training, passion, and dedication,showcasing the road to WorldSkills Team Canada from the competitors, trainers, experts, and everyone involved as they prepare to head to the World Skills Competition in Shanghai, China,on September 22-27, 2026.

From diagnosing massive machines to testing his skills under pressure, Luke Emeny is taking Heavy Vehicle Technology from the shop floor to the world stage. In this episode, Luke shares the unexpected path that led him into competition, what goes into preparing for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, and how technology is changing the future of his trade. He also opens up about handling the pressure of competition, trusting his training, and what it means to represent Canada on the international stage.

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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member 

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The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what’s happening in the welding industry. Subscribe, listen, and stay connected to the people who keep the world welded together

Daniel Brand joins us from Australia to share his journey from boilermaker to welding inspector, content creator, and entrepreneur. What started as a backyard aluminium boat build quickly grew into a thriving social media presence and new career opportunities. We discuss apprenticeships in Australia, welding inspection, skilled labour shortages, building a business through content creation, and the future of welding technology.

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The CWB Association is proud to continue our collaboration with Skills/Compétences Canada on this special podcast series, where we will highlight the training, passion, and dedication,showcasing the road to WorldSkills Team Canada from the competitors, trainers, experts, and everyone involved as they prepare to head to the World Skills Competition in Shanghai, China,on September 22-27, 2026.

Every vehicle is a new challenge waiting to be solved which sparked a lifelong passion for Carter Kokot that led him to WorldSkills Team Canada to compete in Automobile Technology on the world stage. In this episode, Carter discusses the value of critical thinking and problem solving, and the dedication it takes to compete at the highest level. Carter also reflects on his goal of becoming a Red Seal and Lexus Master Technician, while encouraging the next generation to pursue a career in the skilled trades with confidence and determination. 

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L’Association CWB est fière de poursuivre sa collaboration avec Skills/Compétences Canada dans le cadre de cette série spéciale de balados, où nous mettrons en lumière la formation, la passion et le dévouement qui caractérisent le parcours vers Équipe Canada WorldSkills à travers les témoignages des concurrents, des formateurs, des experts et de toutes les personnes impliquées, alors qu’ils se préparent à participer au Mondial des métiers à Shanghai, en Chine, du 22 au 27 septembre 2026.

La passion de Xavier Bélanger pour la construction, la réparation et la résolution de problèmes l’a mené jusqu’à la scène internationale. Dans cet épisode, il explique comment sa curiosité pour les métiers techniques et son désir de relever de nouveaux défis l’ont amené à poursuivre une carrière en réfrigération et climatisation. Il parle également de l’importance de trouver le juste équilibre entre rapidité et précision, des amitiés qu’il a tissées et des expériences qu’il a vécues, tout en expliquant pourquoi il croit que les métiers spécialisés offrent des possibilités infinies à ceux et celles qui sont prêts à se dépasser.
 
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The CWB Association is proud to continue our collaboration with Skills/Compétences Canada on this special podcast series, where we will highlight the training, passion, and dedication,showcasing the road to WorldSkills Team Canada from the competitors, trainers, experts, and everyone involved as they prepare to head to the World Skills Competition in Shanghai, China,on September 22-27, 2026.

Keegan Sturge is set to represent WorldSkills Team Canada in Electrical Installations at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. In this episode, he shares how his passion for hands-on work and problem solving sparked a career in the electrical trade, the journey that took him through Skills competitions, and the dedication required to compete on the international stage. Keegan also discusses the value of perseverance, continuous learning, and the pride of wearing the Maple Leaf while inspiring the next generation of skilled trades professionals. 

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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member 

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The CWB Association is proud to continue our collaboration with Skills/Compétences Canada on this special podcast series, where we will highlight the training, passion, and dedication,showcasing the road to WorldSkills Team Canada from the competitors, trainers, experts, and everyone involved as they prepare to head to the World Skills Competition in Shanghai, China,on September 22-27, 2026.

From Air Cadets to WorldSkills Team Canada, Benjamin Jamison is preparing to represent our country in Aircraft Maintenance at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. In this episode, Benjamin shares how his passion for aviation and working with his hands led him to a career as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, his journey through Skills competitions, and what it means to compete on the world stage. He also discusses the importance of mentorship, the lessons he's learned through competition, and why he's committed to inspiring the next generation of skilled trades professionals.  

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skillscanada 
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There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved, and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry. https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member 

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