The registration deadline for the Youth Welding Workshop on April 25 is fast approaching! This is a unique opportunity for youth ages 10-18 to develop arc welding (stick or SMAW) and oxyacetylene welding and cutting skills. Participants receive instruction and hands-on experience with welding skills and safety. 

Open to any 4-H, FFA, or other youth, this workshop provides an excellent interactive opportunity for those completing the 4-H Arcs & Sparks project book or planning to do a self-determined oxy-acetylene project.

Included with the registration fee is metal to complete three welding specimens (two at our facility and one to take home as practice), welding related “stuff,” welding techniques handouts, product literature, and a pizza lunch and drinks. Parents eat free and are encouraged to stay, observe, and learn.

Who:     Any youth, age 10-18, including those in 4-H, FFA, Scouts, etc. 
When:  Saturday, April 25, 2009
Where: Agricultural Engineering Building on the OSU Campus
Cost:      $50 per youth participant for half-day session or $80 for all-day session (Arc welding is two half-day sessions, mainly beginners in the morning and more advanced youth in the afternoon, but many sign up for both for $80. Oxy-Acetylene is an all-day session.)

For more details, check out the website at http://4hengineering.osu.edu
Under What’s New, click on 2009 Youth Welding Workshop‰
or contact Randall Reeder at reeder.1@osu.edu