Eureka USD 389 To Begin In-House Welding Program

The Eureka USD 389 Board of Education approved a new in-house welding program for Eureka Junior/Senior High School (EJSHS), set to begin next fall.

EJSHS Principal Angie Lowe explained that students have traditionally attended Flinthills Technical College (FHTC) for a two-year welding program. While students completed the coursework, they were not earning specific welding certifications needed to move directly into the workforce. The new inhouse program aims to address that gap by allowing students to earn industry- recognized certifications while still in high school.