Midwest Technical Institute announces 2024 High School Welding Competition winners

Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) held the 2024 Illinois High School Welding Competition at its East Peoria campus on April 20, with more than 50 students participating.

“The High School Welding Competition was a resounding success, with 28 high schools in attendance and $36,000 in MTI scholarships going to seniors from various local high schools,” said Cole Huff, MTI East Peoria campus president.

The first-prize winner, Clayton Smith from Muscatine High School in Muscatine, Iowa, received a $5,000 scholarship to MTI as well as a $1,000 donation to help fund the high school’s welding department. The second-prize winner, Dylan Wood from Midwest Central High School, received a $2,500 scholarship. The third-place recipient, Adam Davis from Limestone Community High School, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

All other participants also were awarded scholarships to continue their welding training at MTI.