BRTC @ 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’s 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 “competition from the competitor’s point of view”, said BRTC Welding Instructor Steven Kiker.
“The students learned to bring their ‘A’ game, practice print reading, pay attention to details, bring their tools, wear their protective equipment, and always work safely,” said Kiker. “The 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.”
“The students are looking forward to participating in a welding competition themselves very soon,” said Director of Career and Technical Education Darenda Kersey.
For more information about BRTC’s CTC program, contact Kersey at (870) 248-4185 or darenda.kersey@blackrivertech.edu.