Mihle’s journey started at the Agulhas School of Skills in Napier in the Western Cape, where he specialised in bricklaying and plastering, woodwork, welding and agriculture. Upon completion of his studies, he proceeded to study NC(V) level 2 – 4 and National N Diploma Civil Engineering and Building Construction.
During his studies, he met his two mentors come colleagues and friends: Mr Ryan Marsh, Thornton Campus Manager and Mr Don Anthony, Facilitator at the Thornton Campus. Mihle represented South Africa in Bricklaying at the 2017 WorldSkills International Competition in the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi.
In addition, Mihle is currently employed by the College of Cape Town for TVET as a Facilitator for Civil Engineering and Building Construction at the Thornton Campus. He has now been appointed as the only South African WorldSkills Ambassador as part of the WorldSkills Champions Trust.
The WorldSkills established WorldSkills Champions Trust (WSCT) Team of ambassadors of the WorldSkills movement, is made up of former WorldSkills competitors. The team “will work together on projects, develop content for social media, and represent WorldSkills at events. They will be an authentic voice demonstrating how skills improve individuals and communities and countries.”
Mihle says:
As ambassadors, we're tasked to complete certain tasks and some tasks require us to attend training, which this training is preparing us for WorldSkills Lyon France 2024. I believe this opportunity will help me gain more knowledge, experience, exposure, and more skills that will enhance the greater level of performance on my daily duties and as well as motivate our students to do great.
Mihle traveled to Lyon, France early this year in May as part of the WSCT training. All volunteer members (Ambassadors) of the WSCT will be required to travel to the following countries:
Dublin, Ireland – WorldSkills General Assembly
Arrival date: 24 September 2023
Departure date: 29 September 2023
Lyon, France – WSC2024
Arrival date: 6 September 2024
Departure date: 16 September 2024
All expenses in relation to the travel will be covered by WorldSkills International and this includes airfares, accommodation, meals, incidentals, and local transport.
