(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic School District received good news, Wednesday afternoon, with regard to a potential Welding Apprenticeship Program. Superintendent Steve Barber said they received an e-mail from the Department of Labor….

In December, Mr. Barber reported the District has an internal team that has worked extensively to get a registered apprenticeship in the area of welding.

The team tasked with bringing the program to AHS is planning to travel to Pella to learn more about their program.

The Welding Program would be the District’s first apprenticeship program. Once students complete the program, they will receive national credentials.

In other business, Mr. Barber said he’s learned also the new greenhouse should be ready to get growing soon.

In 2021, the Board approved the financial support of up to $100,000 to fund the construction of a new 30 x 48′ Greenhouse on a space south of the Ag room.