10 Houston-area high schools compete in Texas High School Welding Series

INSIDER NEWSLETTER:Nine years ago, Pesak moved to Columbus, Texas, to become a welding instructor at the high school. Pesak was curious about the opportunities available to students who were so far from the Houston metro area.

“After the first year and people see the potential and the pride that the kids have in those communities, it becomes an annual event,” Pesak said. “You can only do what you've seen or what you have seen someone else do,” he said. “Like if my mother was a librarian, there's a good chance I'd be in education or be a librarian. If my dad was a doctor, there's a good reason that he might want me to follow because that's what I've actively seen.

The welding series isn’t just built around competition, but also teaches welding skills to students at its other community events throughout the year. The series hosts over 15 events each year, offering training to prepare students for the trade

I spent all this money on private schools only for my older son to tell me this is the line of work he wants to go into. And I couldn’t be more prouder of him. My lil bro went into HVAC out of high school and has been Ballin ever sense.

One of the most vital things the school system can do is steer the proper kids into the proper career paths. Trade work is neither a life of poverty nor one lacking dignity. And a good tradesman is certainly one not wanting for raw intelligence.

Welding !!! 🙄😨😂😂😂😂😂 They should be compiting in Science! Computers! AI That is why Houston is ghetto now!! Welding..🤡🤡🤡😡😡😡

The infrastructure reinnaisance (airports, trains, refineries, banks, internet, gas liquifying plants, etc..) in Mexico is keeping welders from migrating! Now the education system reacts!

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