Manufacturing the Future: Tim Wong on Competition, Teaching the Trade & Skills
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In this episode, we sit down with Tim Wong, whose Skills journey began in high school and continued into post-secondary. In 2016, he competed at the Provincial Skills Canada Competition, placing 1st and earning a spot on Team Alberta. He went on to represent Alberta at the Skills Canada National Competition in New Brunswick.
Tim’s dedication to Skills didn’t stop there. In 2023, he was named Alumni of the Year for his contributions to the Skills community and through his role on the Provincial Technical Committee (PTC) for Precision and CNC Machining, where he helps shape the competition at Provincials each year. He’s also an instructor at SAIT, where he not only trains apprentices but also finds inspiration in learning from his students.
Join us as Tim reflects on how one-on-one training at SAIT prepared him for competition, how Skills shaped his path, and why mentoring future machinists has been so rewarding. Listen now, and don’t forget to check out his Alumni of the Year video on our website or YouTube to learn more about his incredible journey!
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