The Next Generation of Welders Give Me Hope

Tay was fortunate enough to be invited to judge an event hosted by the American Welding Society here in our home town of Roanoke Virginia, where local students all came together and submitted metal art pieces to win some substantial prizes!
Even as millenials here at Lift Arc, we still worry about the younger generations ability to fill the needs of the welding and fabrication industry here in the USA. However, this experience has restored our hope in the next generation! Seeing so many passionate and talented kids submit such amazing projects was truly inspiring!
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Produced & Hosted by: Tay Whiteside
Filmed by: Tay Whiteside and Walker Hooper
Featuring: Wyatt Allen, Jake Freeland, and Steve Heintzel
Edited by: Walker Hooper
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Any technique or methodology shown in this video is purely for entertainment and informational purposes only. Lift Arc Studios and their associated craftsmen are not liable for any injury or damage to your shop or surrounding areas you man incur while trying to emulate these builds. Remember, be safe, have fun, work smart!

[@wolfwood770]

Wow. Those kids are far more talented than half the people I know that call themselves welders. Great to see the older generation trying to reach out to younger generations

[@erikjohnson8970]

Fantastic, I’m one of those old guys that really wants to bridge that generational gap. I take ever opportunity that comes my way to engage with the youth…I wish more “old guys” would. So many talented young people!

[@FrankRuiz66]

Talk about tons of talent going into the future

[@daveboatman4024]

Nice job, Tay! Great meeting you and judging together. Looking forward to next year.

[@sdsmtmsee2279]

Tay, what an honor to be able to bridge a monster sized gap. As an engineer and blacksmith I truly wish I had that kind of experience. Might have changed my path. Love your channel, envy your opportunities!

[@roberta4989]

Fabulous episode. With his casual demeaner and humble attitude, it is easy to see why people just love Tay! Lift Arc rocks!!

[@t3ck3r]

You did a great job. Glad to see young women taking part in it.

[@clevelandjhono6908]

Good job Tay, I'm sure it felt good to give back a little to this program and the next gen of welders. Bravo!

[@warrenjones744]

Outstanding work Kids, well done. Talented young kids are out there if you open your eyes and ears and look for them.

[@michaelanderson3771]

It never Ceases to amaze what people see and then trans form from pieces of metal , nuts, bolts and bits of bric a brak and the capabilities to make beautiful pieces of art.
All very different and stunning.

[@dandyscorner]

What a great way to promote welding and fabrication as an art. So great to see some of the stuff that you get people are working on.

[@drak0v]

Aweomse Tay. Thanks for sharing with us. Welding is a a great skill to have.

[@kennydebique6192]

I started to do mechanical engineering technology at 18 and I'm glad that young people are interested in these kinds of things. I can't wait to start my own work shop.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

The future is bright. Wow awesome. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work. Forge On. Fab On. Weld On. Keep forge lit. Keep Making. God Bless.

[@htownblue11]

Very impressive stuff Tay. Glad you enjoyed it no gave the event some life. Thanks for sharing.

[@jspiker77]

By far, one of the most amazing videos I've seen in years! I'm definitely going to be sharing.

[@OldPumpMan]

Stuff like this gives me hope for the future of the trades.

[@LiftArcStudios]

me too!

[@sallybrokaw6124]

Wow! Awesome kids and art pieces. AL B.

[@MatthewDorra]

Wow, Walkers my friend, the one who made the Octopus, and I didn't know his sculpture was this impressive, that's actually amazing

[@LiftArcStudios]

He brings us older Walkers a whole lot of pride - Sincerely, a fellow Walker (the video editor)

[@davechretien9301]

That octopus is so cool,
My wife absolutely loves it.
Any chance it's for sale?
Otherwise it will be inspriration for me to attempt to recreate it.
Please pass on my wife's and my admiration to the artist, if possible.

[@glyngutteridge4269]

The guitar……. Man that’s talent 🤘👌

[@cferguson3368]

Thank you for taking the time to highlight the talents of these kids!

[@endiron9478]

Very cool video. Glad to see kids getting into welding. Good work.

[@peters5333]

What a tremendous video. Well done Tay and crew. Great to see the creativity and passion of a younger generation.

[@jonsolomon4814]

That was very cool 😎 great job!

[@davechretien9301]

So very cool, congrats to all of the artists. They all did incredible.

[@DutchCreekRanch1]

Cool!

[@wcmwfab935]

Aws certified myself, not that good at art. But lets make something functional. Like the guitar, that was a good build

[@gettosurfer]

Good stuff man.

[@DonaldLayton-xc1px]

Just right.

[@Shadow6a]

That Furick up front?

[@squirrelgray945]

Need to build a time machine so I can go to this high school.

[@MostlyInteresting]

That building has no redeeming qualities other than keeping the rain off of things inside of it.

[@staffanakerhjelm9780]

Whaaat…..?? The flowerbed didn’t win anything? Thought it was amazing!

[@LiftArcStudios]

it was a tough competition to judge! so much talent!

[@waynewilliams4529]

Idk this looks like any welding class I've ever fucking walked into😂 nothing special😂

[@LiftArcStudios]

I bet you're a blast at parties