Midwest Technical Institute 2023 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 25th, 2023
Where: Midwest Technical Institute’s Springfield, MO campus
Illinois Regional Competition
When: Saturday, April 22nd, 2023
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).
For more information, please contact your local High School Representative.
Springfield, IL Campus
Chris Harris
charris2@midwesttech.edu
217-891-5247
Josua Matthis
jmatthias@midwesttech.edu
217-303-4477
Brett Huff
bhuff1@midwesttech.edu
217-381-5878
East Peoria, IL Campus
Kimberly Wood
kwood@midwesttech.edu
309-621-9659
Brandon Huff
bhuff2@midwesttech.edu
309-361-5207
Moline, IL Campus
Dave Ruddy
druddy@midwesttech.edu
309-679-7941
Rebecca Miller
rmiller@midwesttech.edu
309-430-5810
Springfield, MO Campus
Kristine Sardina
ksardina@midwestech.edu
417-430-9649
Roland Young
ryoung@midwesttech.edu
417-493-9961
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.