91原创 @ The Armory CTC welding students attending Weld-A-Thon are (L to R): Aaron Mauldin, Jesus Garcia, Mason Dixon, and BRTC Welding Instructor Steven Kiker
Black River Technical College鈥檚 BRTC @ The Armory Career and Technical Center (CTC) students recently attended Weld-A-Thon on the ASUN-Jonesboro.
Students visited with several employers including Greenbrier, Best Manufacturing, and Trinity Rail. They also observed other students welding during the competition, enjoyed lunch on campus, and cheered on each team during the awards program.
Students were able to see the 鈥渃ompetition from the competitor’s point of view鈥�, said BRTC Welding Instructor Steven Kiker.
鈥淭he students learned to bring their 鈥楢鈥� game, practice print reading, pay attention to details, bring their tools, wear their protective equipment, and always work safely,鈥� said Kiker. 鈥淭he judges watch and deduct scores for unsafe actions, lack of teamwork, and not wearing PPE during the competition. The rest of their scores came from judging their project.鈥�
鈥淭he students are looking forward to participating in a welding competition themselves very soon,鈥� said Director of Career and Technical Education Darenda Kersey.
For more information about BRTC鈥檚 CTC program, contact Kersey at (870) 248-4185 or听 darenda.kersey@blackrivertech.edu.