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Lincoln Trail College dual credit welding student Ezekiel Nave recently won a welding competition put on by the Future Farmers of America.
Nave, who attends Hutsonville High School, competed in the event in Newton, where there were five schools participating. Students participating in the welding competition had several different welds to complete and they were tasked with cutting metal with a torch.
“It was a great opportunity for me,” says Nave. “I’m so happy that I was able to win.”
Students had to complete a T-weld in the downhand position and a lap weld in the vertical down position in arc welding, a lap weld in the vertical down position and a T-weld in the horizontal position in MIG welding. They also had to use an oxy torch to cut a piece of steel following a stencil.
Lincoln Trail College gave Nave his first chance to weld. “This class has taught me everything. It has great instructors that show you how to do things and how to fix problems.”
Nave says he plans to attend Lincoln Trail College after he finishes high school so he can earn his certification. From there, he would like to pursue a career in welding.
