When I come to the HACTC and I walk through that door into Industrial

Mechanics and Welding (IMW), everyone greets me. It’s more of a

family than just a class.


I know that when I come to IMW everyday I know I will have something

to do and that I will learn something new. For this year, I am looking

forward to working on improving my skills. I plan on becoming a skilled

fabricator and welder. Life after high school is a bright future with the

need for a high skill level in welding and fabrication.

Everything is hands on and mistakes are gonna be made, so you have

to learn from them. That’s what makes IMW different if you don’t make

mistakes you’re not going to learn.

I will be completing a college class with River Valley Community college

through the IMW program. I will still continue a day in the life at IMW

and earn college credits for it.


In IMW I have acquired many certifications, including mechanical

safety, mechanical pollution prevention and a certification of

participation. In the end I am certified in knowing how to be safe

and responsible with the tools I use, dispose of all waste, and I know

how to treat other in the work space with respect.


The HACTC is a great place to learn and grow as a whole, no one is

left behind because we strive together as a team. The staff at the

HACTC is more than willing to give you the help you need to achieve

greatness.