$30,000 IN PRIZES AVAILABLE
Students can win by submitting essays or projects.
Six schools associated with winners will win a cutting, welding and gas control package valued at $4,000
KANSAS CITY, MO., June 26, 2012—Victor Technologies today announced its 2012 “Innovation to Shape the World” contest for students in welding and cutting programs at secondary and post-secondary schools. Three beginning (first or second year) students will win $250 by submitting a 500-word essay supporting the contest theme, and members on three intermediate/advanced teams will each win $500 for completing a welding and cutting project.
“The six schools associated with the winners will receive a comprehensive cutting, welding and gas control package valued at $4,000,” said Martin Quinn, CEO, Victor Technologies. “The contest, along with our regular 35% discount to educational institutions, demonstrates our commitment to giving students and schools the inspiration and tools they need to shape their future.”
The Innovation to Shape the World contest began on June 25, 2012 and ends on October 30, 2012. Winners will be announced at the 2012 FABTECH Show in Las Vegas. Contest rules, entry forms and submission guidelines are available at www.victortechnologies.com/innovationcontest.
Victor Technologies made the announcement during the 2012 SkillsUSA National Skills & Leadership Conference in Kansas City, where more than 5,600 outstanding career and technical education students—all state contest winners—are participating in 94 different trade, technical and leadership championships, including cutting and welding.