Owen Holdings Co. is proud to be a valued sponsor supporting the TradeWorks Academy at Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson High Schools in Council Bluffs IA. The TradeWorks Academy provides High School students life-long skills that can be used to easily transition from high school to a career occupation once they graduate. Students who participate in the Academy, learn skills required for todays in demand occupations.
We would like to congratulate Seth Sanders an Abraham Lincoln HS TradeWorks Academy graduate who fast tracked his way to a great welding career within Owen Holdings Company- Structural Fabrication Division. After high school graduation, Seth entered and recently completed our 2-yr USDOL-Welder Apprenticeship program, receiving the coveted Journeyman Welder Certificate.
Keep up the good work Seth!
Pictured Left to Right: Mike Marian-GM; Nick Bristol-Plant Manager; Rich Gourley-Operations Manager; Seth Sanders (Graduate-USDOL Journeyman Welder); Tyler Owen-CEO/President; Ross Doebel & Josh Tills- previous welder apprenticeship program graduates.
For more information on a rewarding career path to become a Journeyman Welder, contact Ron DeBord VP-Human Resources @ rdebord@owenind.com