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2014 COLLABORATE TO EDUCATE A SUCCESS!

By Lindsey Magee, Marketing/Career Representative
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

CTE participants gather in Troy for summer program.

Approximately 20 participants arrived at Hobart Institute for could use within their own programs.
a first ever, “Collaborate to Educate” high school welding
instructor’s conference. Among the audience were high school Brian Mikesell of Kokomo Area Career Center in Indiana
welding instructors, industry professionals, employers, alumni, said, “I had a great time learning from others as well as getting
and high school agricultural teachers. Participants came from to share my tips and tricks to help keep students engaged
states including Missouri, Arizona, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and excited about welding. My boss (Kokomo Area Career
Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Center’s Superintendent), Dr. Jeff Hauswald told me he was
really impressed with the information covered in the event as
The event overall featured ten guest speakers who spoke well as the organization of the event.”
about their welding programs and ideas they utilize to help
their students be successful. In addition to high school Dan Billingsley, Welding Instructor at Skyline High School
welding instructors speaking, the participants also heard in Mesa, Arizona, commented, “This was a worthwhile event
from presenters covering topics such as Hiring Welders from that brought a variety of talents and techniques in welding
a Human Resources Viewpoint; What It Takes to Become a education together.”
Certified Welding Inspector/Educator; How Students May
Utilize Various Financial Aid Options; and HIWT alumni Anyone interested in more information regarding the event or
describing their success following graduation. planning a visit to their school from one of Hobart Institute’s
marketing/career development representatives is encouraged
Roundtable discussions included participants sharing their to contact Janet Piechocki, Kevin Trick, or Lindsey Magee at
viewpoints on various hot topics and seeking tips that they 1-800-332-9448.

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