Students show skills in welding competition
A showcase of student talent put a spotlight on the trades.
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges partnered with the American Welding Society to host a welding competition at Blong Technology Center in Davenport. Over 60 college and high school students took part. Local industry experts were the judges, and organizers say it gives students a real-life experience.
This was the third year of the competition. Scholarships went to the top three finishers in three different categories. Local sponsors provided other prizes like welding equipment.
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