Tech Center welds future with new certification program
BLUE RIDGE TECHNICAL CENTER in Front Royal trains 15 students in a new welding class begun this year. Eleven of them earned American Welding Society certificates, opening paths to salaries around 60,000 dollars annually. Local employers say there is strong demand for qualified welders, with entry pay near 25 dollars per hour and a need for young workers to sustain the trade.
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Marlow Motors
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Local centers push welding careers to lure young workers
Winchester Metals plans to move employees into fabrication while the Blue Ridge Technical Center expands welding and related trades to spark local interest. Officials say 10 to 15 years of retirement among seasoned workers pressures a broader need for skilled labor in construction, IT, nursing, and automotive sectors with programs aiming to provide real world lab experiences and certifications.
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Front Royal Seeks Applicants for Two AMPS Scholarships
Town accepts applications for two American Municipal Power scholarships offering 2500 dollars each. The Lyle B Wright Scholarship goes to students in households with town electricity, while the Richard H Gor such Scholarship targets students whose parents or guardians work in the town's electric or finance departments or Town Council. Applications due by 5 p.m. December 4 at Town Hall or online.
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Samuels Public Library Oversight Panel Recommends No Change
A Warren County committee formed by Supervisors, library trustees, and staff reviewed oversight options for Samuels Public Library. It rejected third party management and county control, proposing an MOA that avoids extra county funding while allowing a 1 percent budget increase for 2019 20. The panel urged cost saving without cutting funding and set capital plan updates for maintenance.
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Samuels Public Library
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Samuels
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