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

CONTENTS Winter 2014-15

Changing Lifestyles by Marty Baker, Editor ....................................................................................................... 3
The Legacy Continues by Scott A. Mazzulla ........................................................................................................ 4
Common Arc Welding Processes Courseware Released ...................................................................................... 5
New Faces at Hobart Institute: Shanda Allen and Fred Henman ........................................................................ 6
National Manufacturing Day 2014..................................... ................................................................................ .6
It’s Hunting Season by Joanna Cohen ................................................................................................................. 8
Main Street Plant: The End of an Era by Marty Baker ...................................................................................... 10
The Skills Gap: Perspective from the Next Gen by Mikayla Bradford .............................................................. 12
Welding: A Career Unexpected by Janet Piechocki ........................................................................................... 13
In Memoriam: Aaron Slemker...................................... .................................................................................... .14
Breaking Barriers by Daniel Girard .................................................................................................................. 15
U.S. Navy at Work................................... .......................................................................................................... .18
A Salute to a Sailor by Neil Mansfield ............................................................................................................... 21
American Welding Society Staff Members Participate in Welding for the Nonwelder................................. ..... 22
Sculpture Displays Talent of Kentucky Student ................................................................................................. 23
Hobart Institute Recognizes Excellence ............................................................................................................ 24
Picture Yourself in the World of Welding ........................................................................................................... 25
Enroll in Upcoming Courses at the Institute ...................................................................................................... 35

Front Cover: The holiday sculpture on the front cover is the amazing work of Richard Prazen of Utah.
See more of his work on his website at http://www.prazen.net/
Cover design by Brenda Evers, Post Printing Co., Minster, Ohio

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) 332-9500 Fax: (937) 332-9550
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Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools Registration No. CR70-12-0064HT
Scott Mazzulla, President Marty Baker, Editor
Published by Post Printing Company, Minster, Ohio.

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