A $5,865 grant from the Forward Foundation, a nonprofit focused on enhancing educational opportunities for students pursuing manufacturing and metalworking careers, has helped grow the welding program at Mount Horeb High School.
The grant allowed for the purchase of a bend tester, a larger pan brake and sheet metal to strengthen the welding and fabrication curriculum. A bend tester allows students to perform precise strength measurements.
The high school program’s next goal is to add fabrication courses with MATC dual-credit opportunities. It is expected to take two to three years and $40,000 to reach that goal.
