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Southeast Community College President Paul Illich, left, watches as welding instructor Mark Hawkins, center, uses a plasma cutter to blast through a ribbon-wrapped chain on Thursday during a ceremony at the Welding Technology Center on SCC's Lincoln campus.

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Southeast Community College President Paul Illich speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at the Welding Technology Center on Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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The 100,000-square-foot Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus features 196 individual welding booths, an 11,000-square-foot fabrication lab and 4,500 square feet dedicated to specialized industry training needs.

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Caeden Grant, a welding student from Valparaiso, works on a stick-welding project Thursday at Southeast Community College's Welding Technology Center.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday at the Welding Technology Center on Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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Photos: Southeast Community College opens new Welding Technology Center

Southeast Community College President Paul Illich, left, watches as welding instructor Mark Hawkins, center, uses a plasma cutter to blast through a ribbon-wrapped chain on Thursday during a ceremony at the Welding Technology Center on SCC's Lincoln campus.

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Guests tour the lobby of the Welding Technology Center at the Southeast Community College Lincoln Campus on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Lincoln. The nearly 100,000 square-foot facility — designed by Davis Design and Olsson — features 196 individual welding booths, an 11,000 square-foot fabrication lab and 4,500 square feet dedicated to specialized industry training needs, at a price of $33 million.

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Materials fill shelves in a supply room in the Welding Technology Center at the Southeast Community College Lincoln Campus on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 in Lincoln. The nearly 100,000 square-foot facility — designed by Davis Design and Olsson — features 196 individual welding booths, an 11,000 square-foot fabrication lab and 4,500 square feet dedicated to specialized industry training needs, at a price of $33 million.

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Michael Krupnicki, former president of the American Welding Society, speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at the Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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Michael Krupnicki, former president of the American Welding Society, speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at the Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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Welding and cutting machines stand outside rows of bays in the Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The nearly 100,000 square-foot facility — designed by Davis Design and Olsson — features 196 individual welding booths, an 11,000 square-foot fabrication lab and 4,500 square feet dedicated to specialized industry training needs, at a price of $33 million.

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Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at the Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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Rows of lockers stand in a room at the Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus. on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The nearly 100,000 square-foot facility — designed by Davis Design and Olsson — features 196 individual welding booths, an 11,000 square-foot fabrication lab and 4,500 square feet dedicated to specialized industry training needs, at a price of $33 million.

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Southeast Community College President Paul Illich speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at the Welding Technology Center on Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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SCC President Paul Illich (right) watches a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at the Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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U.S. Rep. Mike Flood speaks during a ribbon-utting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at  the Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday at the Welding Technology Center on Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen greets Southeast Community College Board of Governors member Nancy Seim after a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at the Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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SCC Vice President of Instruction Joel Michaelis speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at the Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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The 100,000-square-foot Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus features 196 individual welding booths, an 11,000-square-foot fabrication lab and 4,500 square feet dedicated to specialized industry training needs.

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Michael Krupnicki, former president of the American Welding Society, speaks with a guest after a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at the Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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Southeast Community College Board of Governors member Nancy Seim (center) applauds during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at the Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird visits with other guests following a ribbon- cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at the Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at the Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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Caeden Grant, a welding student from Valparaiso, works on a stick-welding project Thursday at Southeast Community College's Welding Technology Center.

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U.S. Rep. Mike Flood speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at the Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at the Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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Reach the writer at 402-473-7120 or cdunker@journalstar.com.

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Southeast Community College President Paul Illich, left, watches as welding instructor Mark Hawkins, center, uses a plasma cutter to blast through a ribbon-wrapped chain on Thursday during a ceremony at the Welding Technology Center on SCC's Lincoln campus.

The 100,000-square-foot Welding Technology Center at Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus features 196 individual welding booths, an 11,000-square-foot fabrication lab and 4,500 square feet dedicated to specialized industry training needs.

Southeast Community College President Paul Illich speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at the Welding Technology Center on Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

Caeden Grant, a welding student from Valparaiso, works on a stick-welding project Thursday at Southeast Community College's Welding Technology Center.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday at the Welding Technology Center on Southeast Community College's Lincoln campus.

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