Meet Jake, a 23-year-old skilled welder from Kitchener, Ontario. After a brief stint in engineering at the University of Waterloo, he realized that the academic path wasn't resonating with him. Instead, he found his passion in steel fabrication and welding, where his creative flair for building things shines. Jake often reflects on his university experience with fondness but believes that stepping away from traditional education led him to a fulfilling career where he can see the tangible results of his hard work.