SWIFT CURRENT, SK – Great Plains College is pleased to announce the 13th annual Carhartts & Caviar Welding Showcase and Auction presented by S3 Group Ltd. will be held Thursday, March 6, 2025.
The college’s Welding certificate students, alumni, their instructor and local businesses are working hard to create 10 custom pieces for the live auction at the March 6 event.
“The preparation for this event has become an integral part of the Welding program, giving students an opportunity to practice the skills they’re learning as they work in teams to create custom pieces for the auction through a process we call ‘Junk Yard Wars’,” said Jared McKenzie, Welding instructor. “It’s fun to see the students work together to bring their ideas to life; we’re excited to showcase everyone’s hard work at the event in a few short months.”
In addition to the Junkyard Wars pieces created by students, a one-of-a-kind garden wind-spinner and a custom fire pit will be among the 10 pieces available for purchase during the live auction.
Early bird tickets purchased from January 20-February 14 are $60 and can be purchased at the college or by contacting @email or calling 306-773-1531. Any remaining tickets after February 14 will be $70.
“The Carhartts and Caviar event is always one of the top highlights in our academic year, bringing our community together to celebrate student success and raise money for future GPC students, while having a lot of fun doing it,” said Brad Mahon, president & CEO at Great Plains College. “Thank you to everyone who has supported this event throughout the years, helping raise nearly $250,000 that has been directed toward our scholarship fund and the Welding program, including the most recent purchases of a new welder and milling machine, and upgrades to the plasma cutter.”
This event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of the community and the many event sponsors, including the presenting sponsor S3 Group Ltd. and hospitality sponsor, City of Swift Current.
For additional event details and a sneak peek at some of this year’s auction pieces, stay tuned to the Great Plains College Facebook page or website.
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Amy Masse – manager of marketing & communications
Cell: 306-737-6107
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