This Wednesday, you can dive into a new career at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's first-ever Welding Rodeo. Welding has a long tradition in Sturgeon Bay, dating back to World War II when NWTC first began collaborating with the maritime industry to develop its workforce. NWTC has helped train over 100 new welders to join Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding as their demand grows.  NWTC Sturgeon Bay Regional Manager April Konitzer says the event will feature the beautiful art that can be done by welding while also connecting local employers who may be inspired when they attend.

The welding rodeo was born out of a $600,000 grant from the Department of Navy in May to help attract and grow an even bigger talent pool in the region. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the NWTC's Sturgeon Bay campus and will include a welding competition and auction, a STEM career fair, and other activities.