Student to Student Testimonials

“Two years ago I was at a loss about what I would do after high school. Then I walked into my first welding class. I thought it might be something I'd enjoy, and I was right. After a year of welding classes, I got a summer job working at a small business near my house. I’m getting the chance to earn some money and gain hands-on work experience. Thanks to welding, I now realize what I want to do for the rest of my life.”

– Jack Coleman (age 18), Texas

“I didn’t think I’d like welding; I thought it was only for guys. But, I tried it because my other electives didn’t fit my schedule. As it turned out, that was the best thing to happen to me. Welding lets me create things and use my creativity and determination to figure out solutions to problems. It also improves your math skills, which I didn’t know before I started the welding class. Welding started as just another class, but now it’s something I’m interested in for life.”

– Susan Petersen (age 16), California

“There was a time when I thought welding was only for guys who were too dumb to get into college. I could not have been more wrong. After I took welding in high school, I realized that I could use what I’d learned and be an engineer, a teacher, a business owner, anything. Now I’m getting my four-year degree in Welding Engineering Technology. Not only are my classes really interesting and challenging, but I’m also guaranteed a job when I graduate. A lot of my friends in other majors can’t say that.”

– Clay Wolner (age 19), Michigan