Congratulations to Colton, Tristan, and Alex! They represented Triton High School at the Southeast MN Welding Competition in Rochester. Tristan finished in 2nd place overall and Alex in 8th in a field of over 150 competitors.
The Southeast Minnesota Welding Competition is available to high school students in SE Minnesota who have taken welding courses and are interested in pursuing a career in welding, manufacturing, or the trades. The event will consist of three main parts: The Welding Competition, A Career Fair, and an opportunity for businesses, schools, and students to network and develop relationships to better the industries of welding, manufacturing, and the trades in Southeast Minnesota.
Manufacturing jobs account for nearly 15% of all jobs in Southeast Minnesota. An event like this sheds light on career opportunities for the next generation of our workforce while encouraging industry collaboration and advancement.