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PREP Students Learn About Skilled Trades at Huron ISD

Mary Drier/Michael Kaufman

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:06:31 EST

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The Huron Intermediate School District hosted preparatory program (PREP) students to explore what the skill center has to offer.

The students explored the Power Technology program where they learned about working on small engine assembly and about stick welding.

By doing those activities, the students had an opportunity to get a closer look at the tools and skills used in skilled trades.

Before trying their hand at stick welding, students had the opportunity to practice their skills on a virtual reality (VR) welding simulator.

Allowing them to do that was an opportunity for them to become familiar with the process and build confidence by trying something new while exploring an activity that could be a future career.