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The Welding Technology program at Whitko High School has continued its dual credit status with Ivy Tech Community College. What does this mean for Whitko students? It means that students enrolled in Welding Technology classes have the opportunity to earn up to six college semester credit hours while they are in high school. This is the equivalent to two college classes. These credits are valid for Ivy Tech Community College and can be transferred to state accredited colleges in Indiana. Who is eligible for these credits? Any student enrolled in Welding Technology class at Whitko High School that meets the following criteria. One, the student must be a junior or senior. Two, the student must complete all course objectives with a satisfactory grade for the course. This is an opportunity for any student looking to pursue a post-secondary education or a career in the welding industry. The following students have earned Ivy Tech dual credits in Welding Technology for the 2012-2013 school year: David Boggs, Jon Bradley, Lane Cahill, Trevor Gilbert, Alex Griffith, Josh Hollenbaugh, Trent Landrigan, Ben Long, Thomas Ousley, Aaron, Pettigrew and Austin Strurgess.
