Polytech High School Graduate
Justin Land, a 2016 graduate of Polytech High School and a former SkillsUSA Delaware state champion, now serves as the Welding Instructor at Polytech High School. With extensive experience across multiple roles in the welding industry, Justin is dedicated to equipping the next generation of welders with the technical expertise and industry insights needed for success.
Justin’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) journey began in 2011, when they selected the Welding and Fabrication program at Polytech High School after exploring various workshops. Excelling in the program, Justin gained hands-on experience in all aspects of welding and fabrication. As a
junior, they represented Polytech at SkillsUSA, earning second place in the state of Delaware and securing their first job offer as a pipe apprentice at Shureline Construction. By senior year, Justin achieved first place in the state welding competition and competed nationally at SkillsUSA in Louisville, Kentucky.
Following high school, Justin embarked on a diverse and successful career in the welding industry, holding positions as a pipe welder, fabricator, heavy equipment welder, and shop foreman. These roles allowed Justin to master complex welding techniques and develop a deep understanding of the trade.
Today, Justin applies their extensive industry experience to teach the next generation of welders at Polytech High School. As an instructor, they focus on both technical excellence and personal development, ensuring students are prepared for competitive careers in welding and fabrication. Justin’s journey exemplifies how Delaware Pathways and CTE programs foster leadership, technical skills, and career readiness through real-world learning opportunities.
