Midwest Technical Institute 2022 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 Journeyman 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 Journeyman Welder Programs. Our welding programs provide skills and 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?
*Event subject to change, all attendees are required to follow current local COVID-19 safety protocols.
Missouri Regional Competition
When: Saturday, April 2nd, 2022
Where: Midwest Technical Institute’s Springfield, MO campus
Illinois Regional Competition
When: Saturday, April 9th, 2022
Where: Midwest Technical Institute’s East Peoria, IL campus
More Information:
For full details of the event or to RSVP, please contact your local campus High School Representatives (info below).
Springfield, IL Campus
Josua Matthis
jmatthias@midwesttech.edu
217-303-4477
Chris Harris
charris2@midwesttech.edu
217-891-5247
Brett Huff
bhuff1@midwesttech.edu
217-381-5878
East Peoria, IL Campus
Kimberly Wood
kwood@midwesttech.edu
309-621-9659
Drew Simpson
dsimpson@midwesttech.edu
309-512-3061
Springfield, MO Campus
Cassidy Herrmann
cherrman@midwesttech.edu
417-522-4592
Kristine Sardina
ksardina@midwestech.edu
417-430-9649
Note: Midwest Technical Institute, Inc. (MTI), together with its Delta Technical College (DTC) division are offering the Welding Competition Scholarship Program to promote ongoing commitment to skilled trade education. All scholarships awarded through the Welding Competition must be used at one of our MTI or DTC campus locations. Scholarships cannot be exchanged for cash. See official terms and conditions for details.