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Chad Rowson (right) was formerly employed locally as a professional driver. He graduated from the welding program and also was selected for the Ironworkers Local Union Apprenticeship.
Both graduates earned AWS D1.1 X-Ray welding certifications, a plus for entry into many of the local Trade Unions. Starting hourly wages for Ironworker Union apprentices is currently over $18 per hour.

“I’ve got life skills for a career. My instructor, John Palmer, was an outstanding teacher who instilled in us a strong sense of work ethic on the job. I would definitely recommend WITC to aspiring technical students.
Maren Almstedt
Welding Program
http://www.witc.edu/pgmpages/welding/careerimpact06.htm

Starting hourly wages for
Ironworker Union apprentices is currently over $18 per hour.

Eric Peterson graduated from the 2006 Superior WITC welding program successfully completing the curriculum and two separate internships at Cirrus Design Corp. Duluth MN and Jim's Welding in Superior WI. He was hired by Northstar Aerospace Duluth MN as a GTAW welder, making critical welds on components for the aerospace industry.
Typical starting hourly wages are above $14 per hour for this type of employment.

John Schweiberger successfully graduated in
2002 from the Superior Welding program and was hired at Sappi Fine Paper
in Cloquet MN (formerly Potlatch Corp) within their Maintenance
department. He had received AWS D1.1 X Ray certification prior to
graduation from WITC.
Maintenance personnel earn over $20 per hour at the Paper Mills.

Gina successfully graduated from the 2006 welding program, and has worked for Jamar and Industrial Welders since leaving college. She proved to be a valuable and industrious student and employee. .

Todd Switzer graduated in 2002 from the
Superior WITC welding program. He was accepted by the Local Plumbers and
Pipe-fitters Union in Duluth MN into their 5 year apprenticeship
program. He graduated from the welding program with AWS plate and pipe
certifications, an advantage for application to this union.
Journeyman Pipefitters from this Union earn in excess of $30 per hour.