Bralyn Stallons

Writer

With the many choices of classes that he could have taken part in, senior Sean Young chose to join the Red River Technology Center’s Welding and Metal Fabrication program.

Being a part of the Manufacturing Career Cluster, the Welding and Metal Fabrication program has prepared Young to become a part of one of the largest industries in the world.

According to fellow classmate Loren McMinn, Young has made the most of his skills at Red River Technology Center over the past year by obtaining skills and learning about the job opportunities that will follow the completion of the program.

“Taking this class has made him excited about working,” said McMinn.  “It has also made him think of the jobs he could have and what he will do in the future.”

Young began in the classroom where he learned welding theory and shop and personal safety before moving into hands-on learning activities such as patching a fence and welding high-pressure water pipelines.

Having excelled in these activities, Young has gained experience that makes him ready for a career in welding.

Young’s fellow classmate Mason Bentley has worked beside Young throughout the program, and he is excited to see where Young’s experience takes him after high school.

“I see Sean being successful in whatever he decides to do after high school,” said Bentley.  “He shows up every day, gets stuff done and always has a great attitude.”

Considering that welding is one career that remains in high demand, Young expressed how he will use the skills he has learned in the welding program and his aspirations for after the 2019-20 school year.

“I will go through my second year at the Red River Technology Center, and then go into the workforce,” said Young.  “Welding is a career that I plan on taking for the rest of my life.”

Young will continue to gain experience in welding through this program and later join a career in which he can make use of the skills learned at Red River Technology Center.