South Texas Vocational Technical Institute Presents: WELD WARS 2027

If It Ain’t Burnin’, Ya Ain’t Learnin’!

South Texas’ premier high school welding showcase is returning! Weld Wars brings together rising welders, high school CTE instructors, and industry leaders for an action-packed day of live competition, hands-on demonstrations, campus tours, and career opportunities.

Whether you’re ready to put your welding skills to the test for STVT tuition scholarships or want to bring your program out to explore the trade, lock in your spot early!

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2027 REGIONAL TOUR DATES

Location	Date	Campus Address
San Antonio	Saturday, February 27, 2027	734 SE Military Drive, San Antonio, TX 78214
Weslaco	Saturday, March 6, 2027	1600 N. Westgate Dr, Suite 400, Weslaco, TX 78599
Corpus Christi	Friday, April 2, 2027	2000 S. Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78416

Note: Official student competition registration opens mid-November. Use the form below to RSVP early and secure updates for your school.

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GET INVOLVED AS AN INDUSTRY PARTNER

Are you a local business or industry sponsor interested in supporting the next generation of skilled trades professionals? We offer multiple sponsorship tiers (Forge, Arc, and Spark) featuring booth spaces, challenge naming rights, and branding opportunities.

Partnership / Sponsorship Inquiries: Drew Mathis — andrew.mathis@ancoraeducation.com

Facebook: @STVTInstitute

Instagram: @stvt_institute

What is Weld Wars?

Weld Wars is a regional welding competition and trades showcase created to celebrate craftsmanship, confidence, and community across South Texas high schools.
Live Welding Competition: Judged challenges for high school students in grades 10–12 actively enrolled in a welding pathway.
Scholarships & Prizes: Compete for 100% and 50% tuition scholarships to STVT, gear, tools, and category awards.
Vendor Experience Zone: Connect directly with local employers, industry partners, and tech/equipment demonstrators.
Hands-On Activities & Tours: Interactive stations, games, financial aid resources, and guided tours of STVT’s welding labs.
Same-Day Awards: Celebrate competition winners on-site following the events.

COMPETITION DIVISIONS

Senior Division (Graduating Seniors):
- 1st Place: 100% STVT Tuition Scholarship Award
- 2nd Place: 50% STVT Tuition Scholarship Award
- Graduating Senior Competitors: $500 STVT Scholarship
- Additional tool, gear, and category prizes
Underclassmen Division (Grades 10–11):
- Category awards, high-value tools, and industry gear

Not Competing? Bring Your Program! Schools are invited to bring non-competing students, observers, and chaperones to watch the live competition, take lab tours, and visit vendor booths.

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South Texas Vocational Technical Institute Presents: WELD WARS 2027

If It Ain’t Burnin’, Ya Ain’t Learnin’!

2027 REGIONAL TOUR DATES

GET INVOLVED AS AN INDUSTRY PARTNER

What is Weld Wars?

COMPETITION DIVISIONS