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hiwt@welding.org HOBART INSTITUTE OF WELDING TECHNOLOGY

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Hobart instructors of the 1970s.

The date was July 1, 1971, when Hobart Institute first applied there are 160 booths, 27 oxyacetylene welding stations, and 21
for accreditation by the National Association of Trade and air conditioned classrooms.
Technical Schools. Howard Cary, who was president of the
school known as Hobart School of Welding Technology, The school library was described as “the finest welding library
acknowledged the value of accreditation to students and had anyplace in the world.” It has been moved and expanded since
the foresight to complete the lengthy application process. then and certainly still holds a similar status.

The application included course descriptions, most that have The entire facility has been remodeled and, as the saying goes,
been updated but are still being taught today. Other courses have “We are not getting older, we are getting better!”
been added. It also included resumes of personel, including
instructors… Raymond Dunlavy, Bernard Berchtold, Rudolph The application for accreditation states that the “typical student
Mohler, Ron Lemar, Denny DeWeese, Terry Burr, Gary hears of the school from a friend.” This fact has remained
Reid, Ted Terbeek, Hoobasar Rampaul, Doug Warner, Wayne constant throughout the 40 years! While Hobart Institute now
Traughber, James Hannahs, Charles Brown, Charles Nickel, maintains a presence on the Internet and Facebook, advertises
George Palmer, Phil Force, Ron Fast, James Colvin, and in magazines and on TV, the majority of students still tell us
Bruce Fouts. A few of these taught part-time and also worked they heard about the welding school from a friend or relative.
as welding technicians. If you are of the senior generation, So if you know of someone searching for a career or a
you may remember some of these instructors; and some of change in career, tell them about Hobart Institute of Welding
these instructors are still receiving The World of Welding. Technology.

It was interesting to compare pricing from 1971 to 2011. Cost The Institute is accredited now by the Accrediting Commission
of equipment and supplies for the complete program in 1971 of Career Schools and Colleges (No. 000403) (formerly
was $82.75. Today, this total is $356.00. Physical facilities in National Association of Trade and Technical Schools) and are
1971 devoted to classrooms (8) and booths (84 arc welding; approved by the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools
24 oxyacetylene) has been expanded a few times and now (No. 70-12-0064HT) and remains a nonprofit institute
dedicated to welding training and education excellence.

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