Thomas Penz

• Age: 20 years

Competitor in Skill: Cooking
Country: Austria

How did you get interested in your skill?
I was already interested in my skill even when I was a child.

Where did you do your training for your skill?
Mostly at home in our restaurant.

How did you first find out about your Member organization and its programs?
From Facebook

Who influenced you to pursue your skill as a career?
My father

Describe what your experience has been since your involvement with WorldSkills
I met a lot of new people in my age

Did participating in the skills competitions and training for WorldSkills help you progress in your skill? Please describe.
Yes of course, I learned a lot of new things.

What do you currently do? Where do you work?
At our restaurant in Tirol

What are your future career aspirations?
I would like to go abroad, to learn some new skills and gain experience.