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On Wednesday, Aug. 28, Muscatine graduate and Musco Sports Lighting apprentice Logan Miller received his welding certificate in a short ceremony at Musco. Although he wasn’t the first student to participate in the apprentice program at Musco, Miller is the first to complete the program after being at Musco for two years, according to high school guidance counselor Brandon Welsch.
Miller earned his certification by completing a certain number of hours as well as meeting certain competencies and standards while on the job. On Wednesday, August 28, Muscatine graduate and Musco Sports Lighting apprentice Logan Miller received his welding certificate in a short ceremony at Musco. Miller said he was inspired by his older brother, who was also a welder.
Seeing this prompted Miller to take a class on welding while in high school. “I wanted to stick with it and try it as a career, so I came to (Musco) through the high school, and it helped me,” he said. “My favorite part (of the apprenticeship) has been working here.
It’s just been a great experience. I’ve learned so much working here, I’ve built many things, my bosses have taught me a lot, and overall it’s just a great place.” With his certification now in hand, Miller said he hopes to continue furthering his education in the welding field while also working with Musco as a full-time team member.
“We’re very proud of (Miller),” Welsch said. “We’ve heard great things from Musco about his experience, and this certification allows him to be certified as an apprentice in welding and proves that he’s a viable welder and trusted employee. It gives him a bit more standing (at Musco), and if he decides to further his employment anywhere else, then it opens up some doors for him as well.
” Nic Nielsen, who serves as Fabrication Manager at Musco, shared similar pride when speaking about Miller and his work while at the company. “He’s done a great job and he’s learned a lot here,” Nielsen said. “He’s learned every job that we do here and has worked with the team for going on two years now, so we just think of him as part of the team.
” Musco Sports Lighting apprentice Logan Miller received his welding certificate on Wednesday. Nielsen added that he’s appreciated how far the company’s apprenticeship program and partnership with Muscatine High School has developed over the past few years. “I feel like we’re really starting to see that grow, so we’re pretty proud of that," he said.
"We’ve got a lot of good candidates and we’ve gotten to meet a lot of good kids, and we get to help them learn new trades.” Welsch said he expects another student to complete their certification at Musco very soon as well, in addition to the new students who will be starting the program. There are a total of 12 current students and graduates, including Miller, working as apprentices across the community.
“I think we’re just really excited to have students like Logan that are stepping into these positions and just doing a great job,” Superintendent Clint Christopher said. “It’s something we’ve really prioritized from a district and high school standpoint, just getting kids more actively engaged in the workforce and getting those experiences. It’s always about preparing them for that next step after high school, and so this program certainly does that.
We’re very grateful for our community partners, including Musco.” Those interested in participating in the high school’s student apprenticeship program can reach out directly to Welsch or contact the district’s Student Service Office for additional information about apprenticeship options. Sue Fleming, 88, is among those who fell ill in a deadly listeria food poisoning outbreak linked to a recall of 7 million pounds of Boar’s Head deli meats.
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