Spark Your Skills
To build and sustain a highly skilled Canadian welding workforce, the CWB Foundation is partnering with Fanshawe College to introduce students ages 12-15 to the trade. The Mind Over Metal welding camp for youth will be held at Fanshawe College Woodstock/Oxford Regional Campus and is fully funded by the CWB Foundation.
Camp Details
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from July 8, 2024 to July 12, 2024
Where: Fanshawe College Woodstock/Oxford Regional Campus
Camper Eligibility
- 12-15 years old with parent/guardian permission
- Female or female-identifying
- Able to attend in person at Fanshawe’s Woodstock/Oxford Regional Campus
- Owns steel-toed work boots
Registration is now closed.
Thank you for your interest.
What to Expect
The camp will include welding safety, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), an introduction to weld symbols, and a brief overview of welding's impact on our daily lives. Once the theoretical portion is completed, students will have fun putting their practical welding skills to the test while they create their own projects, such as a garden planter and a metal rose. Camper’s safety equipment (excluding work boots) and lunches will be provided as part of this funded opportunity.
These camps are designed to provide youth with a hands-on introduction to welding and inspire them to pursue a career in welding. Students build confidence and have fun while being supervised by professionals in a safe environment. Through experiential learning opportunities like the Mind Over Metal welding camps, students' newly sparked interest in welding may lead to further education and employment.
- Susan Crowley,
Executive Director of the CWB Foundation
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