Grade 8 Girls Learn to Weld

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Experiential learning was in full effect as 12 girls and their parents, guardians or caregivers learned to weld during the recent Welding Workshop for Grade 8 Girls, funded by the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.

Over three sessions, participants engaged in safety discussions, shop demonstrations and practical exercises as they learned to use basic hand tools, practiced gas and shielded metal arc welding techniques and created a special sculpture.

When asked what they liked best about the workshop, the students and their parent, guardian or caregiver shared the following:

• I liked that it was a “hands-on experience from day one.”
• It was great that my daughter “learned a lot and found a new skill she wants to pursue.”
• I really enjoyed the “practical experience with both types of welding and working on the project. The instructor was great too.”

A second round of the workshop is also running in November.

Click here to learn more about DCDSB’s pathways and hands-on learning opportunities.