Recap: Faulkner Career Tech Center Presentation to WESCO Gas & Welding Supply Inc

Date: May 6, 2025

Presenter: Tim DeVargas, Welding Instructor, Faulkner Career Tech CenterĀ 

Location: WESCO Gas & Welding Supply Inc. 940 N. Marin Luther King Dr. Prichard, AL 36610

About the Event:

Shoutout to Faulkner Career Tech Center’s Welding Program!

Welding Students of the Class of 2024-2025 showed their gratitude to WESCO Gas & Welding Supply Inc. by donating a custom-made park bench – a symbol of appreciation for years of partnership and support.

This year alone, 10 students earned a total of 20 American Welding Society (AWS) certifications, with one student earning four certifications and two others earning three each.

These accomplishments highlight the skill, dedication, and bright futures of the students at Faulkner Career Tech Center, made possible through strong industry partnerships like WESCO’s.

A big thanks goes out from WESCO to Faulkner Career Tech Centers talented student’s and their welding instructor, Tim DeVargas for putting their skills on fully play!

Class of 2024-2025 students showed off their skills by fabricating a park bench that was presented to WESCO Gas & Welding Supply Inc.
Class of 2024-2025 students showed off their skills by fabricating a park bench that was presented to WESCO Gas & Welding Supply Inc.
Students and some of WESCO employees are shown with the park bench fabricated by the students of Faulkner Career Tech Center, along with their welding instructor Tim DeVargas
Students and some of WESCO employees are shown with the park bench fabricated by the students of Faulkner Career Tech Center, along with their welding instructor Tim DeVargas