Posted Date: 10/17/2022
Our P-TECH ( Pathways in Technology Early College High School), Welding Cohort visited Priefert Manufacturing in Mt. Pleasant on Thursday, October 13th. Priefert is the #1manufacturer of farm, ranch and rodeo equipment. Students were able to see first hand how a certificate in welding will enable them to be successful and allow them to make a good living.Students in Clarksville’s P-TECH program will be able to graduate with a welding certification from Paris Junior College upon graduating High School.Clarksville will also be launching the P-TECH Nursing program starting this summer. We are excited about the great things going on at Clarksville Middle High School!A note from Priefert:Thank you to everyone who has worked hard to bring growing opportunities to Clarksville ISD students! On Thursday, October 13, 2022 are P-Tech Welding students were invited to tour Priefert, one of the largest farm, ranch and rodeo equipment manufacturers in the world. They were introduced to the various processes including a plethora of welding opportunities. Priefert even has a “Welder Training Camp”. A special thank you to Greg Weatherly & Dan Easley, amazing members of the Priefert team!