Piedmont Tech student welders shine at competition

“Our students all enjoyed the competition,” PTC Welding Instructor Jim Ladd said. “It’s a good learning opportunity for them. We can teach them how to weld, but we can’t give them that pressure that comes with onsite testing. Welders will have to pass a welding test for any job they apply for.”

Ladd noted that the scoring was extremely close, and his students truly excelled in their categories. “Category 6 is the most coveted,” he said. “It is the one everyone wants to win. It’s also the hardest to win. We are tremendously proud of these students.”