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Carissa Love
2009 Professional WeldersCompetition First Place W
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
| Category: | Welding Technician |
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| College: | Texas State Technical College Waco, TX |
Carissa made history by becoming the first woman to win the American Welding Society's Professional Welders Competition in November, 2009. Carissa plans to use her $2500 first place prize towards her education. She has one semester remaining and will complete her associate in applied science degree. Carissa is involved in campus activities, serving as the secretary of the AWS Student Chapter.
How did you get interested in welding?
I tried welding in my junior year of high school and I was better than all of the guys in my class, so I stuck with it because it was fun and it relaxed me.
What do you like most about welding?
What I like most is that I work by myself and not with anyone else and I don't have to be bothered.
What do you plan to do after you finish your education?
My plan is to graduate from Texas State Technical College - Waco welding program with my degree and then go to work in the field for 5-6 years and then become an inspector for the rest of my career, and do welding on the side.
What advice do you have for young people considering welding as a career?
Work hard and try your best. Welding isn't easy. Don't give up, because it is worth it.
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