The New Castle Career Center Welding Program proudly announces its recent participation in the World of Wheels Car Show held in Indianapolis. Students began work on the car entered during the 2021-2022 school year.
Instructor Ronnie Perrin began the work on the automobile by designing the front of the chassis to get the students started. Students that were ahead in their classwork were then able to begin design on the rear portion of the vehicle. The car started as a 1931 Ford Model A Roadster car body.
As the hot rod started to come together, Perrin had to bring in the necessary components required for the build. Students were very engaged throughout the project. As noted by Perrin, “The students have been very engaged in the project and have done about 50% of the design and 95% of the welding. I even had a few students that would meet me at school an hour early in the mornings to get a head start on it.”
The car was entered into the Motorama portion of the World of Wheels Car Show Competition held in Indianapolis. The judges were very impressed with the vehicle. They were shocked at the amount of design and fabrication completed in such a short time.
Due to the excellent quality of the work entered, students received an award in a recently created category. They left the competition as winners of the “Rising Stars” award. Although the vehicle is not entirely finished, this recognition motivated students to return to class and complete the job.
“There is quite a bit of work yet to do, but we are hopeful to have it on the road at the end of this school year,” Perrin shared.
For more information about the Welding Program at the New Castle Career Center, visit their website at nccareercenter.org or reach them by phone at (765) 593-6680.
New Castle Career Center announced that it had received a generous donation from Taurus Tool and Engineering to support its Machine Trades Program. The donation will be used to enhance the program’s curriculum. It will go directly to purchasing materials for projects and funding testing costs for the NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Standards) certifications.
“We are incredibly grateful for this donation and the support of Taurus,” said Program Instructor Gregory Dickerson. “Taurus is a state-of-the-art manufacturer with a long history in the area. They are concerned about the shortage of skilled-trade workers that the industry is currently facing.”
The New Castle Career Center is known for its commitment to excellence and its focus on providing students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in the professional world. The program includes an academic curriculum, skill development opportunities, and career exploration for high school juniors and seniors.
“We are thrilled to support New Castle Career Center and its Machine Trades program,” said Adam Kinnett. “We hope to spread awareness that skilled trades are a necessity for companies like ours, and these students have the potential for a satisfying and rewarding career. We are proud to partner with New Castle Career Center to help provide the resources and opportunities that students need to succeed.”
The donation from Taurus is a testament to the strong partnerships that New Castle Career Center has built with businesses, organizations, and individuals throughout the community. These partnerships are critical to the school’s success and its ability to provide a high-quality education to all students.
New Castle Career Center is grateful for the support of Taurus and looks forward to using this donation to impact the program and the skilled-trade community positively.
New Castle Career Center Director Mackenzie Jackson noted, “We are extremely thankful for this generous donation. This money will enable the program to purchase supplies and equipment so that we are able to prepare students for future Precision Machining careers.”
