Arizona Western College welding program qualifies for Skills USA national competition
Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The welding and fabrication team at Arizona Western College’s (AWC) welding program are heading to nationals for the Skills USA competition.
AWC is the only college from Arizona heading to the event.
The welding professor, Bobby Alvarado, says the competition produces welders for the future of America.
He describes what kind of chances this will give his students.
“Potential job opportunities, internships, this allows them to you know turn in their resumes to potential companies that are seeking welders for the future or once they graduate,” Alvarado said.
Alvarado shares how significant it is to make to nationals.
“Very special, because it’s a very rigorous competition, let a lone at the regional and state competition, so if you make it to nationals, you’re competing with the best within the nation,” he says.
The welding team is now working on fundraising and hoping to raise around $15,000 dollars ahead of their trip in June for travel expenses.
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