Welding student is Metallica Scholar

ECTC Metallica Scholar James Lucas grew up on a farm with welding equipment. He loved working with his hands, so welding was a perfect career choice. He came to ECTC because it was close to home, and the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship covers all his tuition.

“ECTC is giving me a head start,” Lucas said. “I’m learning the important parts to making a strong weld, and my eyes have been opened as to what career opportunities there are in welding.”

Lucas was selected as a Metallica Scholar because of his commitment and dedication to his studies.

“It means a lot to me to be selected,” he said. “It shows that my hard work has gotten the attention of my instructors, and will hopefully show future employers the same.”