DOOR COUNTY (NBC 26) — When you think of a rodeo, welding probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. On Thursday, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College held its second annual ' Welding Rodeo ,' a hands-on event designed to highlight the growing demand for welders across the region.

The event first launched last year as a creative way to spark interest in the trades and address the skilled worker shortage.

We were at the rodeo, and watched up close as welders made their sculptures, watch below: Welding rodeo sparks the next generation of welders

"There’s a shortage of welders nationally and right here in Northeastern Wisconsin, so this is a great opportunity to raise awareness," Jim Draeger, NWTC’s Dean of Corporate Training and Economic Development, said.

Draeger says weld

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