In additional to high demand job skills, Collinsville Area Vocational Center strives to teach its students the importance of community service. CAVC welding student Jason Boley was recognized for using his talents to help the Collinsville Knights of Columbus 1712.
“As members of any community it is incredibly important to build positive relationships and support other organizations so that the spirit of community is maintained,” says CAVC Director Dr. Tricia Blackard. “One example of the incredible work CAVC students do within the community is the work of Jason Boley.”
CAVC welding instructor Mark Anderson presents a certificate from the Collinsville Knights of Columbus to Jason Boley
Jason works part time at the Collinsville Knights of Columbus hall after school and on weekends. His job is setting up tables and breaking them down after events.
Jason noticed many tables with broken or loose legs and knew these simply needed re-welded where the original welds failed.
He approached his CAVC welding instructor Mark Anderson and asked about the options for making the repairs.
Mr. Anderson wanted to challenge Jason. “When Jason approached me last spring with a welding project, I told him I would help him learn the process, but only if he could continue repairing additional tables by himself.”
Jason said he was up for the challenge and brought the idea to his supervisor at the KC hall. His supervisor gave him a chance and let him attempt to fix the first set of five tables.
Under Mr. Anderson’s guidance, Jason learned the necessary skills in Gas Metal Arc Welding and fixed the tables. Once Jason proved his skills, he was able to fix the remaining tables on his own. Now Jason gladly volunteers his time to weld any and all table legs for the Knights of Columbus.
The grateful members of the Knights of Columbus presented a special certificate of appreciation to Jason.
Jason Boley embodies the commitment to community service that is an integral part of Kahok values.