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THE WORLD OF WELDING http://www.welding.org

CONTENTS Summer 2011

A Message to High School Teachers by Andre Odermatt .......................................................................................... 3
Welding an Obvious Choice for Hard-working Teen: Kiersten Dutenhaver ............................................................. 4
Opportunity of a Lifetime by Kyle Cardiff ............................................................................................................... 5
Hobart Brothers Wires Improve Productivity on Out-of-Position Welding Applications ......................................... 6
Success Story: Destined for the Welding Industry ..................................................................................................... 7
Archtech’s Rob Spence Returns to Hobart for CWI Training ................................................................................... 9
Weaves or Stringers by Elmer Swank, Jr. ................................................................................................................. 10
One Successful Life at a Time by Neil Mansfield .....................................................................................................11
New Edition! Welding Guide Released ................................................................................................................... 12
The Saga of Lefty by Jeff Magill ............................................................................................................................. 13
Welding Opportunities Within the Wind Power Industry by Dale W. Reckman ...................................................... 15
Ask the Recruiter: Job Search Etiquette by Anne Kutscher ..................................................................................... 16
Hobart Institute Names Two To Board of Directors ................................................................................................ 17
Hobart Institute Hosts AWS Dayton Section Student Night .................................................................................... 18
New Flame Resistant Work Shirts ........................................................................................................................... 19
Hobart Institute Recognizes Excellence in 2011 ..................................................................................................... 21
Free Poster: The Spark That Leads to a Brighter Future 23
Miller, Hobart Brothers, and Bernard Introduce Integrated Pipeline Welding System ........................................... 24
Picture Yourself in The World of Welding ............................................................................................................... 26
E-Newsletters Released by Hobart Institute ............................................................................................................ 34
Letters to the Editor ................................................................................................................................................. 34
Enroll in Upcoming Courses at the Institute ............................................................................................................ 35

Front Cover: Welding Opportunities Within the Wind Power Industry. See story on page 15.
Back Cover: New Online Course - Symbols for Welding

Articles submitted to The World of Welding by outside sources do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hobart Institute. The Hobart Institute of Welding
Technology does not endorse or promote products which may be described in the magazine other than services or products offered by the Institute. Information
about new products or developments in the welding industry are often press releases issued by the companies offering the products and are published based
on their education and news value. Such information is published for informational purposes only and the accuracy thereof is not warranted. Purchasers of
products featured in this magazine should investigate the product as to its quality, features, and appropriateness for purchase.

MISSION OF THE
HOBART INSTITUTE OF WELDING TECHNOLOGY
The Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is a nonprofit institution dedicated to welding training and education excellence.
The Institute educates and trains individuals in the use and application of welding technologies; develops and disseminates welding training
and educational material; and conducts certification research and qualifications for the welding industry.
Based in North America, The Institute continues to enhance its reputation worldwide through affiliations with
leading international training organizations, assuring continued growth and self-sufficiency.
The long-range mission of the Institute is to be the premier welding institute worldwide.

The World of Welding ISSN 1545-9691
A quarterly publication of the
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology
400 Trade Square East; Troy, OH 45373 U.S.A.
Phone: (800) 332-9448 or (937) 332-5000 Fax: (937) 332-5200
http://www.welding.org
HIWT@welding .org
Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools Registration No. CR70-12-0064HT
Andre Odermatt, President Marty Baker, Editor
Published by Post Printing Company, Minster, Ohio.

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