MATC TO HOST THREE COMPETITIONS FOR ANNUAL SKILLS USA EVENT
FOR IN-DEMAND FIELDS: WELDING, MACHINING AND COLLISION REPAIR
The sparks will fly and machines will whirl and grind at the Wisconisn SkillsUSA Conference to be held in Madison April 25. About 800 middle school, high school and technical college students will compete in 51 events showcasing their skills in technical and health occupations. Madison Area Technical College (MATC) will host three of the events at its Truax location — Welding, Precision Machine Tool and Collision Repair. The rest of the competitions will be held at the Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall where information will be available on technical careers through exhibits, seminars and interaction with representatives from colleges and businesses.
Welding students will be asked to demonstrate knowledge of personal safety, equipment handling and blueprint reading as well as oxygen fuel cutting and oxyacetylene fusion welding at MATC's well-equipped welding laboratory. Specialized lab space also will be available for the precision machine tooling competition in which participants will produce parts to specifications as well as show an understanding of safety and machining proficiency. Collision repair students will demonstrate metal and plastic repair, painting, job cost estimating and safety awareness.
WHAT: SKILLS USA CONFERENCE AND COMPETITIONS
Welding, Precision Machine Tool and Collision Repair Competitive Events at MATC
WHERE: MATC Truax location, 3550 Anderson Street, Madison
- Welding competition will be held in Rooms 77 and 80 in the east wing
- Precision machine tooling will be held in Rooms 86 and 87 in the east wing
- Auto Collision Repair will be held in Room 31 in the west wing
WHEN: Wednesday, April 25, 8 a.m. to 2 p. m.
NOTE: Best time for media to come is between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.
WHO: 800 students from middle schools, high schools and technical colleges
Paul Morchauser, MATC diesel program director and post-secondary state director of Wisconsin for SkillsUSA
MORE: SkillsUSA is a national nonprofit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.
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April 24, 2007
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