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“We found that the simulators really push the students. By the time they get done with them, they’re ready for the real thing and they jump right in.”
Dan Leinen, Agriculture Instructor, Harlan Community School District, Harlan, IA
“After using guideWELD® LIVE, students were providing me with feedback first, which was great – in a real-world situation, your boss is going to ask you why it’s this way or that way, so this tool helps in that sense, too.”
George Karr, IT Administrator / Welding Instructor, Hollenstein Career & Technology Center, Fort Worth
“guideWELD® LIVE gives [students] real-time feedback on what they’re doing and if it is right or wrong, and it builds their confidence.”
Greg Siepert, Welding Technology Instructor, Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, Kansas
“This technology brings people in the door, gives them a taste and gets students engaged in ag or engineering or manufacturing.”
Jennifer Pambrun, Regional CTE Coordinator, InterMountain Education Service Dist
“We’re trying to get these kids excited about getting skilled and getting into manufacturing careers. This equipment is enhancing our ability to do that.”
John Paulus, Mobile Manufacturing Lab Technician, CVTC, Eau Claire, WI
“I have never used a virtual welder before, but guideWELD VR is very easy to use… I actually look out for my angle now while welding for real… it has helped a lot.”
Rodian Manjarres, Welding Student, J. Harley Bonds Career Center Greer, SC