Welcome to another episode of the Team Canada Podcast Series! In this episode, we sit down with Team Canada competitor Carter Kokot, who will be representing Canada in Automobile Technology at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Carter’s journey began at SAIT, where his dad, who was also an instructor, encouraged him to compete in the Skills competitions while he was pursuing his studies. Growing up with a lifelong passion for cars, Carter’s dedication and determination have driven him from competing ...
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Welcome to another episode of the Team Canada Podcast Series! In this episode, we sit down with Team Canada competitor Carter Kokot, who will be representing Canada in Automobile Technology at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Carter’s journey began at SAIT, where his dad, who was also an instructor, encouraged him to compete in the Skills competitions while he was pursuing his studies. Growing up with a lifelong passion for cars, Carter’s dedication and determination have driven him from competing ...
Amped Up: Diego's Electronics Journey from Circuits to Competition
Skillz & Thrillz: Alberta's Trade & Tech Youth
40 minutes
4 months ago
Amped Up: Diego's Electronics Journey from Circuits to Competition
In this episode, we sit down with Diego De Dominicis Barrios, gold medalist in Electronics Secondary at the 2025 Provincial Skills Canada Competition. His win earned him a spot on Team Alberta for the 2025 Skills Canada National Competition in Regina, Saskatchewan—where he also took home the Team Spirit Award alongside his Ernest Manning classmate, Amal Hussainy. Diego shares his inspiring Skills journey, what it was like to train and compete at such a high level, and the incredible support h...
Skillz & Thrillz: Alberta's Trade & Tech Youth
Welcome to another episode of the Team Canada Podcast Series! In this episode, we sit down with Team Canada competitor Carter Kokot, who will be representing Canada in Automobile Technology at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026. Carter’s journey began at SAIT, where his dad, who was also an instructor, encouraged him to compete in the Skills competitions while he was pursuing his studies. Growing up with a lifelong passion for cars, Carter’s dedication and determination have driven him from competing ...
