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Front StaffFront Row: Stacy Pobst and Joanne Holley Back Row: Diane Cook and Tammy McCord | | Custodians From right to left: Bob Riehn, Tim Winschel, Dennis Taylor, Kristina Dejesus, Cliff Hester, Steve Fox |
Front Staff
Front Row: Stacy Pobst and Joanne Holley
Back Row: Diane Cook and Tammy McCord
Custodians
Bob Riehn, Tim Winschel, Dennis Taylor, Kristina Dejesus, Cliff Hester, Steve Fox
Welding
Students enrolling in Welding I receive approximately 450 hours of intense welding instruction by a certified welding instructor in Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding based on guidelines set forth by the American Welding Society and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. This instruction will start students on the path for a successful future in the field of welding. Welding II solidifies everything learned in Welding I and allows time for more in-depth training. By demonstrating advanced levels of skill performance, the student can complete Welding II as a qualified welder.
THREE THINGS MR. BRADSHAW WANTS YOU TO KNOW ABOUT WELDING:
1. We concentrate on the three main welding processes: SMAW, GMAW, GTAW. We also do some metal fabrication and small projects.
2.The main struggles my students have coming into my classes are needing more practice with measuring and fractional math. You have to have these skills to be a successful welder.
3. The class has very good placement with paid internships for second-year students and local full time employment after graduation.
Student SpotLight: Johnathan Niederkorn
What high school are you from? I am a senior at Chaffee High School.
What made you choose this program? My dad is a farmer and I help him out. I grew up around welding and it's something that I enjoy. My older brother, Caleb, took the welding program at the CTC after he graduated from high school in 2014. That's how I found out about the program here.
What are your plans after high school? I am going to work on the farm and look into other opportunities, such as lineman school.
What have you learned that has made a difference to you? I used to rush through the welds. When I first started last year, Mr. Bradshaw would look at my weld and make me redo it. He has taught me to slow down and take my time...and now my work is up to his and my expectations.
What advice do you have for a student considering being a student at the CTC? Come here to learn a trade and something you'll use your whole life. I can actually apply everything I'm learning to the real-world and I use what I'm learning at the CTC on a regular basis.
What is one thing about you that would surprise people? I build demolition cars and race them in the area fairs.
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THREE THINGS MR. ECKLEY WANTS YOU TO KNOW ABOUT DESIGN AND WOOD MANUFACTURING:
2. This program is structured as a problem-solving approach to producing cabinetry and furniture. Students will also learn the manufacturing processes: machining, assembly with the use of stationary power machines, hand power tools, and hand tools used in the cabinetmaking industry.
3. This program will prepare students for entry level employment in the cabinetmaking manufacturing industry. Students will have the opportunity to learn the values of the cabinetmaking industry.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Trevor Halter
What high school are you from? I am a senior at Notre Dame High School.
What made you choose this program? I have a cousin who builds cabinets on the side. Being around him when he was building cabinets made me realize I had an interest in it. I was really excited when Mrs. Mueth told me the CTC had a cabinetmaking class.
What are your plans after high school? I am going to work full time.
What have you learned that has made a difference to you? Mr. Eckley has taught me different strategies to build cabinets. Since I took this program last year also, I now know the different ways to do things and can compare and contrast what is good and bad about the different methods.
What advice do you have for a student considering being a student at the CTC? You will be expected to learn a lot more than what you think. You may start the program not knowing anything, but will leave with so much more knowledge. You have to work hard to be a successful student here.
What are your hobbies? I enjoy hunting, fishing, and being outside.
What is one thing about you that would surprise people? I have bad luck with vehicles. I was hit by a car when I was 7 years old and I wrapped by car around a tree last March. I walked away with only a few scratches and bruises.
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