Clark College to host high school welding competition

For Immediate Release
October 9, 2024

Welding students from four area high schools will compete

VANCOUVER, Wash. — The welding program at Clark College is hosting SteelDays, a welding competition for local high school students beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 18 in the college welding labs, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Building AA2, Vancouver, Wash. The free event is open to the public. No registration required.

Welding students from Battle Ground High School, Prairie High School, Fort Vancouver High School and Kelso High School will compete in this event designed to showcase the welding and fabrication industry and to shine a light on the next generation of tradespeople.

Industry information booths and food carts will be set up in the college’s Orange 2 parking lot accessed from East Reserve.

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The free, public event at Clark College is one of 25 SteelDays events organized by the American Institute of Steel Construction around the country from Oct. 14-18. Pacific Northwest Steel Fabricators Association is an event partner. Students, educators, the public and industry professionals will have an opportunity to learn about the U.S. structural steel industry and its vital role in constructing our nation’s buildings and bridges.

If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in this event, please contact Clark College's Human Resources office.

Clark College offers five welding certificates and a two-year degree, Associate of Applied Technology in Welding Technologies.

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About Clark College

Founded in 1933, Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education. It is a public community college offering more than 100 degree and certificate programs, including bachelor's and associate degrees; professional certificates; high school diplomas and GED preparation; and non-credit community and continuing education. Clark serves a wide range of students including high school students, displaced workers, veterans, parents, non-native English speakers, and mature learners. Approximately 45% of its students are the first generation of their families to attend college.

For additional information (media inquiries & photo requests):
Maureen Chan-Hefflin, Clark College Communications & Marketing
T: 360-992-2243 E: mhefflin@clark.edu

Brian McVay, Clark College Welding program
T: 360-992-2359 E: bmcvay@clark.edu