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.

After winning gold at the Skills Canada National Competition 2025 in Regina, Lucas Stang is preparing to represent Canada in Welding at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. In this episode, Lucas shares how a farmhand job introduced him to welding, what inspired him to pursue the trade as a career, and the journey that took him from the shop floor to the world stage. Joining him is Team Canada Expert Ken Heather, a welder with 47 years of industry experience and more than two decades as a welding instructor. With six WorldSkills competitions as an Expert, Ken offers valuable insight into preparing competitors for international competition and the impact the Skills movement has had on his career.

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