The welding competition continues. StrataTech Education Group, an operator of skilled trade schools and parent company of Tulsa Welding School (TWS) and The Refrigeration School (RSI), released the fifth season of its popular “Top Welder” competition series. Hosted by legendary bull rider and welding enthusiast Dale Brisby, “Top Welder” challenges four teams of TWS and RSI faculty and influencers in a series of welding projects to showcase their skills and compete for a grand prize and scholarships to award to future welding students.

Spotlight on Education: Inside Season 5

This season, four welding influencers—Sharon Guerrero, Austin Harget, Nathaniel Mahoy and Hunter Stephenson—were paired with skilled instructors from Tulsa Welding School, Tulsa Welding School Jacksonville, Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center in Houston and The Refrigeration School in Phoenix.

Teams competed in three timed rounds where they were challenged to create several welding projects, including a bench, an American flag, and a beach wheelchair. In an effort to honor our veterans, this season was focused on giving back to those that sacrificed so much.

Following “Top Welder,” both the American flag and bench project were donated to Future Operations Base, an organization focused on helping disabled veterans transition to civilian life by learning a skilled trade.

Future Operations Base, out of Houston, provides a space for veterans to enhance their skills in the trades while bonding with others also transitioning into civilian life.

As Top Welder Season 5 concludes, one lucky contestant will receive the grand prize of a welding machine from Miller Electric Mfg. Runners up also will receive various prizes from Miller. Each contestant will have the opportunity to grant a full-tuition scholarship for any TWS or RSI campus to one of their followers. Sponsors included Airgas, DeWalt, Makita U.S.A., Inc., Steel Blue Boots and Western Wear.

Top Welder will air on broadcast stations in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jacksonville, Florida, Houston, Dallas and Phoenix. Check local listings for air dates and times.

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