Nichols instructor offers precise skills to welding students

Ken Thomas is the welding teacher at Nichols Career Center.

Ken Thomas is the welding teacher at Nichols Career Center. Photo by Julie Smith.

By Jeff Haldiman

Monday, November 5, 2012

There’s no doubt Ken Thomas loves his job. The welding instructor at Nichols Career Center for Jefferson City Public Schools, who replaced his teacher, John Thompson, says the program is always full.

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“I teach them to be dedicated to what they do,” he said. “I want them to be responsible, be honest and give the best performance possible.”

“Anyone can weld, but you have to train to be ....

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