The GAVC Welding Program had two students compete over the weekend at Midwest Techincal Institute. Elliana Allen took first place in the 2025 Illinois Regional High School Welding Competition, the first female to win the competition in the history of the program sponsored by Midwest Technical Institute [MTI]. The victory earned Elliana a $5,000 scholarship and $1,000 for GAVC. Also Placing was Kimberly Rodriguez, who took home a 6th place finish!