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

CONTENTS Fall 2013

The Economic Value of Good Housekeeping by Andre Odermatt ...................................................................... 3
Cover Story: Hobart Institute Breaks Ground for Additional Welding Training Area ........................................ 4
Ohio Senator Bill Beagle Talks Workforce Development at Hobart Institute..................................................... 5
Editorial: Choose Your Education Source Wisely by Marty Baker ..................................................................... 6
Success X 3: Doolittle Brothers Choose Hobart Institute................................................................................... .7
Experience and Memories Walk Out the Door with the Retirement of Ernie Jones............................................ 8
Built to Last: Welding Students Creating Fence for City by Scott Smith, Kokomo Tribune................................ 9
Landing the Perfect Job by Brenna Frania........................................................................................................ 10
:HOGLQJ 5RGHR %HQH¿WV 6RXS .LWFKHQ by Janet Piechocki ............................................................................. 11
Hobart Institute was the “Wright” Decision by Jacob Wright........................................................................... 12
.RNRPR +LJK 6FKRRO 6WXGHQWV %HQH¿W IURP 7UDLQLQJ DW +REDUW ,QVWLWXWH by Janet Piechocki..........................15
Welding Students Bring Joy to Riders on Bike Path in Massachusetts E\ 1HLO 0DQV¿HOG................................ 19
A Letter from the Speaker of the House John Boehner ..................................................................................... 20
New Website for The World of Welding............................................................................................................. 20
Poster Series Enhanced and in Color................................................................................................................. 20
New Face at Hobart Institute: Caperton Reed ................................................................................................... 22
Frequently Asked Questions by Kevin Trick...................................................................................................... 22
Blacksmith Artists At Work by Janet Piechocki ................................................................................................ 23
Hobart Institute Recognizes Excellence ............................................................................................................ 24
In Memoriam: Colton Troy Hawk ..................................................................................................................... 25
Fabtech Returns to Chicago............................................................................................................................... 25
Picture Yourself in the World of Welding .......................................................................................................... 26
Success Forum ................................................................................................................................................... 34
Letters to the Editor ........................................................................................................................................... 34
Enroll in Upcoming Courses at the Institute...................................................................................................... 35

Front Cover: Breaking ground for new addition and the architectural rendition of the new construction. See story page 4.

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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
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Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools Registration No. CR70-12-0064HT
Andre Odermatt, President Marty Baker, Editor
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