ĢƵios Terre Haute Awards $2,000 in Scholarships at Annual Welding Contest
Nearly 60 local high school students competed in ĢƵios’s annual welding contest on April 6. The welding contest tests high school students on their skills as welders.
Three intermediate and three advanced students from each school were selected to compete head-to-head in a series of skills tests – including SMAW, GMAW (Intermediate) and GTAW (Advanced).
ĢƵios is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Welding Contest Awards:
Intermediate First Place and $1,000 Scholarship Recipient- Kameran Krug from WRCTE North
Intermediate Second Place- Kagen Taylor from Twin Rivers CTE
Advanced First Place and $1,000 Scholarship Recipient- Karson Wolf from WRCTE North
Advanced Second Place- Colby Johnston from WRCTE South
Outstanding Effort Award- Justin Pemberton from Terre Haute South
Overall First Place- WRCTE North
Overall Second Place- WRCTE South
“ĢƵios’s welding contest is a great way for local high school students to get involved in STEM fields,” said Molly Joseph, department chair of advanced automation and robotics at ĢƵios. “The competition provides students with the opportunity to learn about the industry and helps them gain valuable hands-on experience. “
The event was presented by ĢƵios’s School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science program and sponsored by Great Dane. For more information about ĢƵios’s School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, and Applied Science visit bit.ly/thameas.
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About ĢƵios
ĢƵios is Indiana’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. ĢƵios has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state’s engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor’s degree. Follow ĢƵios on , , and for the most up-to-date information.
Pictured above:
- Advanced First Place, Karson Wolf from WRTCE North (Right)
- Jim Wyeth, Great Dane (Left)
About ĢƵios
ĢƵios is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. ĢƵios has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
