Returning April 30, 2025
NEW LOCATION!!!
Local 6 Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Facility:
3111 19th St. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Registration is open!
Call Us Today:
(507) 273-9661
Brief Competition Overview
The Southeast Minnesota Welding Competition is available to high school students in SE Minnesota who have taken welding courses and are interested in pursuing a career in welding, manufacturing, military, or the trades. The event will consist of three main parts: The Welding Competition, A Career Fair, and an opportunity for businesses, schools, and students to network and develop relationships to better the industries of welding, manufacturing, and the trades in Southeast Minnesota. The SE MN Welding Competition is held at the Local 6 Plumbers & Pipefitters facility on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. At this time, we are accepting registration from businesses, post-secondary institutions, and sponsors.
Student registration will open at 8:00 am on Monday, January 13, 2025. A school representative must register on behalf of the student(s) they wish to accompany to the event.
Impacting Welding & Manufacturing in SE Minnesota
Our goal is not only to bring awareness to the welding and manufacturing industry, we also want to celebrate it. Manufacturing jobs account for nearly 15% of all jobs in Southeast Minnesota. An event like this sheds light on career opportunities for the next generation of our workforce while encouraging industry collaboration and advancement.
Regional Impact Goals
Our Advisory Board
Hosting an event of this magnitude takes an enormous effort, and without a devoted
group of partners, we wouldn’t be where we are today. A special thanks goes out to all mentioned below!
Southeast Service Cooperative
Nick Wobig, Career-Connected Learning Specialist
Jeannie Meidlinger, Career-Connected Learning Specialist
Lincoln Electric
Paul Amesquita, Welding Process Consultant
Rochester Community and Technical College
Paul Titus, Welding Instructor
Matt Durand, CTE Dean
McNeilus Steel, Inc.
Travis Bretzman, Community Engagement
Local 6 Plumbers & Pipefitters
Jeremy Thompson, Training Coordinator
Crenlo Engineered Cabs
Eric Roeder, Weld Process
Michaela Newell, Human Resources
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