Formosa Plastics
On Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, 43 students from Bloomington High School, Calhoun High School, Edna High School, Ganado High School, Industrial High School, Palacios Junior Senior High School, Victoria East High School and Victoria West High School participated in a Welding Cup organized and hosted by Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas at the company’s Training & Development Center in Point Comfort, Texas.
“The purpose of the Welding Cup is to give students an opportunity to enhance their welding skills while also exposing them to an industrial environment,” said Dakota Stockman, Formosa Plastics Training Coordinator. “Additionally, this contest will help peak interest in welding and we can share information about Formosa’s welding program and available job opportunities.”
With support from numerous sponsors, students not only learn more about the welding profession, but earn a chance to win new welding hoods and equipment bags filled with tools to further support their development.
The Welding Cup included two competitions to test skills in how to weld a vertical open root groove weld and a pipe groove weld. The pipe groove weld was part of a mystery division this year, so it was unknown to students until they arrived to compete.
Stockman said, “We enjoy providing a fun learning environment for students in our region. All industries are seeking high quality welders, especially within the chemical industry. We hope by supporting schools in welding we can help to give young men and women opportunities for a successful career.”
This story was featured in several regional news outlets, highlighting the importance of workforce development and skilled trades education in our community.
Jackson County NewsCowboys place at Welder’s Cup competitionhttps://www.jacksonconews.com/article/1561,cowboys-place-at-welder-s-cup-competition
Victoria Advocate (E-Edition)Dec. 9, 2025https://digital.victoriaadvocate.com/Victoria-Advocate-12092025-e-Edition/2/
