Welding Camp Planned For High School Students
June 16, 2022
High school students can try out a lucrative career field – welding – at a special
four-day camp held at the Workforce Training Solutions Building in Greeneville. The
camp is possible through a grant with from the Niswonger Stem LD program.
The camp meets 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 18-21. Students will receive 20 hours of training
in gas metal arc (MiG) welding and shielded metal arc (stick) welding. The camp is
open to rising high school freshman through seniors. The cost is $199.
Students will also have to chance to try out some other careers through virtual reality
goggles.
“This camp will introduce students to two very common welding processes,” Dr. Anita
Ricker, assistant dean of the college’s Division of Workforce Training, said. “This
camp is hands-on camp with time spend every day in the welding lab with an emphasis
on safety.”
No previous experience is required. Students will actually learn the basic skills
used in welding. The class also introduces students to equipment and industry standards.
For more information or to register for the camp, contact Kellie Hendrix at Kellie.Hendrix@ws.edu
or 423-798-7988. l