Page 10 - HIWT Summer 2016 World of Welding

HIWT Releases Construction Update For New Training Facility

The Hobart Institute of Welding Technology have revealed the This building and our campus will be state of the art to make sure
first current construction images and rendering of the completed welders and welding professionals continue to get a world class
exterior for their “Next Generation Welder Learning Facility”. The education. Putting our school’s mission first is always priority and
16,309-square-foot Training Complex will enhance the welder this investment is an incredible way to showcase our commitment
learning experience for skill and technical training. The facility will to our students and industry. Our staff here at the institute is
feature state-of-the-art capabilities for welder education, welding comprised of a highly committed team of professionals that lead
procedures, welder qualification testing, certification services and with passion for our students.” says HIWT’s President & CEO Scott
specialized training. A. Mazzulla.

Erection of the buildings’ structural steel has been completed, Since 1930, HIWT has trained over 100,000 welders, thousands
and by mid-summer the facility’s exterior wall and roofing will of welding inspectors and welding educators. The Institute has
be in place. In ground plumbing and electrical systems have trained both males and females from all over the world ranging from
been completed. The facility is about 20 percent of completion. individuals directly out of high school, veterans and employees of
Occupancy for the new facility will be late Fall 2016. Fortune 500 companies.

“With great excitement our expansion is in process and when
completed it will be a fantastic destination for welder learning.

HIWT Alumni Stephen King and Kyle Stiffen are welding on the new
training facility.

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