Randy Allen, 15, does work in his welding class at …

Photo by MADELYN P. HASTINGS | published: December 26, 2012

Randy Allen, 15, does work in his welding class at the Choffin Career and Technical Center in Youngstown. This is the first year the center has off ered welding, and 22 students have enrolled in the program. The first year focuses on teaching the students about the different types of welding. During their senior year, they’ll be able to specialize in a particular type.