Whitko Welding TraditionContinuing a tradition that began 15 years ago, five Whitko Career Academy students took the American Welding Society Welder Certification Test. This year’s participants had their opportunity to shine on May 10, according to a news release from Whitko Schools. Passing students earned a worldwide recognized certification in either Gas Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding or Shielded Metal Arc Welding. The testing consisted of an American Welding Society D-1 Structural or D-9 Sheet Metal Work Procedure Sheet. Each student prepared and produced the required test specimens. The specimens then had to pass a visual inspection and/or a bend test. The testing was overseen and directed by AWS Certified Welding Inspector Jeremiah Paseka. The Whitko students passing the testing were Reid Deneve and Zach Schultz.
