{"id":103085,"date":"2023-10-19T16:45:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T20:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/?post_type=bio&p=103085"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:19:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:19:42","slug":"jurgen-hierholzer","status":"publish","type":"bio","link":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/en\/bio\/jurgen-hierholzer\/","title":{"rendered":"Jurgen Hierholzer"},"content":{"rendered":"

My Skills Background<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m a Professor at Georgian College. I\u2019ve been the Expert in CNC Milling since WorldSkills Kazan 2019.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Importance of Training<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most training is done on the machine making parts and on the computer creating the toolpaths. We set deadlines to complete certain tasks in a given time limit. This helps the competitors get used to the stress that they\u2019ll experience at the WorldSkills Competition.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When I\u2019m training a competitor for a WorldSkills Competition my approach is to start with the minute details and hone those skills. Then I introduce more complex tasks. Once all the skills have been learned, we\u2019ll train using tighter time limitations.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our biggest challenge is not having the same machines to train on as the ones that will be used at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. But I will be happy if the competitor completes all the projects and represents WorldSkills Team Canada 2024 with a positive attitude. A Medallion of Excellence would be a great achievement!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m looking forward to meeting all the Experts in our trade from around the world. It\u2019s interesting talking to them and learning how they prepare for the competition. They\u2019re a team of Experts with whom you create lasting friendships. It\u2019s always fun to reunite with old friends.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Value of the Skills for Success<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Communication, Numeracy, Problem Solving and Adaptability will be the most important skills<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

during training and at the competition. I hope my competitor has fun, makes new friends from around the world, and has an experience that lasts a lifetime.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why I Love Volunteering<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I am competitive myself and I like the whole idea of competing. So, I enjoy volunteering with Skills\/Comp\u00e9tences Canada and WorldSkills because these competitions are a solid pathway to getting more young people into the trades.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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