b'EVENTSyetthechallengerswereveryinterestedineachothersthe future of the industry, shared Mike Fox, Ontario Regional handiwork. Manager, CISC.TheWaltersteamreallyenjoyedspendingtimewiththeWeextendoursincerestthanksandcongratulationsto keen students who popped by their booth to try their hand attheentireteamforhelpingtomakethe2019competitiona welding under the guidance of a few of their welders and fittersresounding success. All of the competitors agreed that it was a who blew the kids away by simply doing what they do everygreat experience. We hope that everyone will be back to make day on the job. Their passion and excitement for their work wasthe2020eventevenbetter!sharedPeterOlynykandPeter contagious as they explained the welding process and clearlyMcIntosh, Walters Co-chairs.answeredeveryquestion.Thestudents(andteachersalike)Walters Group also participated in the Skills Ontario Young who participated were in absolute awe. That was so cool!WomensConference,whichisthelargestyoungwomens resounded over and over. conferenceinCanada.Thiseventoffersyoungwomenthe This being my first time at Skills Ontario, I was impressedopportunitytoexplorecareersintheskilledtradesand byhowengagedthestudentswerewiththehands-ontechnologiesbyparticipatinginhands-onactivitiesand experiencespresented,inparticularatourboothwithspeakingwithmentors.MentorsKaylynRoloson(fitter)and students actually doing real welding. I was impressed to seeMichelle McCorquodale (welder), who work at Walters Stoney the quality of the workmanship from the competitors. I wouldCreek plant, demonstrated to the female students that skilled like to thank Walters staff for their timeless efforts to maketrades and technologies careers offer many great opportunities. the competition meaningful. I will be sharing with the CISCThey discussed the rewards of their chosen career paths and Ontario members that we need to continue to support thisprovided advice, guidance and inspiration. These are key events event as it is an opportunity to promote careers in our industryin the effort to build the momentum for a skilled, diverse and to current students. This is a chance to invest in our youth forrobust workforce in Ontario. ASTight? Tight!Which one would you ratherDuraSquirtDTIsshow to your inspector? the best way to bolt!800 552 1999 802 460 3100 appliedbolting.com info@appliedbolting.comADVANTAGE STEEL FALL 2019|37'