“ They all learn a little bit differently and have different work ethics and motivators , so I ’ ve learned to teach it 100 different ways ,” said Flannery .
Welding student , Hunter Smith , learning welding technique .
Flannery stressed the importance of holding the shop to a higher standard and encouraging the students to exceed American Welding Society standards to better prepare them for the field . He also has developed a system giving the students an opportunity to supervise the shop for a week at a time , helping instill managerial and leadership qualities that are often valuable in the profession in conjunction with technical expertise .
“ Before I came here , I had never even touched a welding equipment , but now with the hands-on experience and lessons it ’ s become easy ,” said Smith .
Albert Richardson , a student in the Pasco- Hernando State College welding program , shapes a piece of metal using a grinder during class Sept . 19 at the PHSC welding shop located in Dade City , Fla .
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