Welding Competition

Midwest Technical Institute 2024 High School Welding Competition

Start your journey to becoming a welder! The MTI Regional High School Welding Competition is a competition for motivated high school seniors who want to prove that they have what it takes to be a welder.

All qualified participants in the competition will receive a $500 MTI scholarship. Qualified participants will also have the opportunity to enroll in one of MTI’s Welding Programs that provide students hands-on training geared to meet the tough demands of today’s employers.

The objective is for our students to gain entry-level employment across the country in the manufacturing, construction and maintenance fields. The certifications we issue to our graduates maximize employability potential in the welding industry.

What can I expect at the MTI High School Welding Competition?

• A timed welding project to be completed by each participant and judged before a panel
• A fun, family-oriented event where participant’s friends and relatives are invited to come and watch you compete
• Admission and Financial Aid Representatives available to answer your questions
• Demonstrations and networking with experts from the welding industry
• A tour of campus and vendor booths
• An awards ceremony concluding the competition and announcing the scholarship winners

When and where is the MTI High School Welding Competition?

Missouri Regional Competition

When: Saturday, February 24th, 2024

Where: Midwest Technical Institute’s Springfield, MO campus

Illinois Regional Competition

When: Saturday, April 20th, 2024

Where: Midwest Technical Institute’s East Peoria, IL campus