By: Angela Mennecke
The College of DuPage Continuing Education department and Welding program recently teamed up to assist local Boy Scout of America Troop members earn hard-to-get merit badges and to educate the scouts on the various technical programs offered at the College. Scouts had opportunities to complete badges towards their ranks, including welding and metalworking.
Scouts spent the day learning about welding and metalwork hazards, safety precautions, processes and terms, various cutting methods and career opportunities in the industry. Participants were able to demonstrate their new skills while creating their own metal airplane, a campsite grill and a rectangle name tag holder.