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

NEW FACE AT HIWT
CAPERTON REED

Caperton “Cape” Reed recently joined Hobart Institute of Welding Technology as a
skill instructor. Cape had previously completed the &RPELQDWLRQ 6WUXFWXUDO DQG 3LSH
Welding Program at HIWT. He then worked for companies fabricating petroleum
tanks, pressure vessels and piping. Cape also did some structural welding. His
experience included a combination of welding processes such as shielded metal arc
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new work environment,” says Cape, who is enjoying working with the students and
passing along his talents.

“HIWT has recently been faced with a few retirements of instructors who had
much longevity with the Institute,” commented Ron Scott, Vice President / General
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our students.”

Cape grew up in Dresden, Ohio, worked in Wyoming for a few years, and is currently
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will permit.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

By Kevin Trick
HIWT Admissions Representative
In this column and in future issues, we will be featuring some of the most Frequently Asked
Questions from prospective students and parents.

‡ What does tuition cost?

$W +,:7 ZH KDYH GLIIHUHQW DFFUHGLWHG FRXUVHV 2XU ¿YH PRQWK Structural Welding Course is cur-
rently $8,675.00. Our nine- month &RPELQDWLRQ 6WUXFWXUDO DQG 3LSH :HOGLQJ &RXUVH is $14,870.00.

Additional items such as equipment that you will need can be found on page 14 of the Hobart Institute
Course Catalog -- http://www.welding.org/images/document/193.pdf. And remember to take into
consideration your living expenses.

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unsubsidized loan. There additional loans available as well. Scholarships are also available to those who qualify.
http://www.welding.org/s-18-scholarships.aspx

Financial aid is outlined on page 27 of the paper copy of our catalog or on page 33 of the online catalog at http://www.welding.
org/images/document/193.pdf.

To obtain a paper copy of the Hobart Institute Course Catalog, call 1-800-332-9448 or send e-mail to hiwt@welding.org

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