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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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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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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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