Connections
In the press
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http:www.guardian.co.ok/
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http://www.engineeringapprentice.co.uk
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Biography
Jake Rambaldini
Skill:
Welding Competition Results:
Bronze Medalist
Date of Birth:
24/03/1990
Home Town:
Daventry
Employer:
Doosan Babcock Energy Services 
Qualifications:
Working towards apprenticeship in NVQ Level 3 Welding, Pressure Parts/Pipe work (due to complete in 2010)
11 GCSE’S A* - C
Are you City & Guilds qualified?:
Yes
Competed in:
WorldSkills UK Welding (SkillWeld), 2010, Gold medal winner
What made you choose this career?:
I became a welder because I enjoy the different aspects associated with the job such as metrology, technical specifications and technology.
How did you hear about competitions? :
My training school manager at Tipton suggested I should get involved with the competition.
What are your biggest personal achievements so far?:
Leaving school with good grades and being able to use them to get to where I want to be.
What’s your ambition?:
To achieve the highest level of competence that I can achieve. To push myself and challenge myself.
What are you hoping for by competing for a place at WorldSkills London 2011? :
That I can perform as a competitor to world skill standards as part of the team.
What do your family and friends think about you competing?:
They are very proud about what I am doing and can see that all the effort I have put in since school has paid off.
What would you say to other young people considering a vocational career?:
If it is something you really want to do and know you will be dedicated to your work then put your all into it.
What do you think getting involved in international competitions could do for your career?:
It can drive me to achieve bigger things in life, knowing if you are willing to put the effort in.
Something we didn’t know about you...:
I love spending time outside; walking, cleaning the car and being practical and productive.