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Transformations

Recently I received Johns letter was flled with positive technical comments, showed
a letter in the mail his pride and passion for welding. Here is a second chance adult
from an individual man with many opportunities to be negative or resentful, but his
that was incarcerated; passion for welding or his love for the trade as he stated made
his name is John. a strong impact on his life. His letter went on about his developed
His story in the letter skill for welding, praise for the trade, thankfulness for his welding
was rather common, instructor and commitment to share welding with others.
typical; I made some
bad choices, learned At HIWT we know the impact our school has on all our students.
my lesson and looking Its an incredible transformation to see a student attend the HIWT
forward to moving on. program for 9 months, never welding before in his/her life and learn
As I continued to read the skill and ability to pass multiple AWS QC7 certifcations. Then
the letter two key things a major employer offers these men and women the opportunity to
came to mind that apply those skills in the workforce. The growth in these individuals
helped me remember is inspiring especially when the pride and passion surfaces.
why I love welding;
the positive impact it Belonging to a family like the welding industry generates a sense of
By Scott A. Mazzulla, President has on lives and how pride and it starts here at HIWT for our students. As students grow
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology it formulates positive in skill it fosters confdence in their ability and a positive swagger
people. as we see it when they meet employers looking to hire. Positive
technical conversations with employers is critical to students
success here at HIWT and that learning begins immediately at
orientation.

And so the journey begins

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