October 21, 2021
Photo and cutline by Brandon Steinert
Representatives from Barton Community College and the American Welding Society (AWS) gathered Thursday morning to celebrate the college's receipt of a grant worth more than $24,000 from the AWS. The funds were used to purchase eight new welders and is part of an effort to enhance Barton's welding program.
Shown are (front row, from left) Vice President of Instruction Elaine Simmons, Dean of Workforce Training and Community Education Kathy Kottas, American Welding Society (AWS) District 16 Director Karl Fogleman, Executive Director of Workforce Training and Economic Development Mary Foley, Welding Instructor Wade Morris, and Welding/Maintenance Coordinator for Evergy of Kansas City Jeffrey Jones. The representatives posed with students currently enrolled in Barton's welding program who were attending class Thursday morning.