WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - David Zimmer is learning a skill he says is very useful.
"Living on a farm, we have to repair a lot of our own machinery and stuff, so it really pushes you to learn learn new things every day."
The Alexandria Central senior is enrolled in a welding class at the BOCES Bohlen Technical Center in Watertown.
He's the 7 News Career-Tech All-Star for January 14, 2020.
"I love this class," he said, "I think it's great for kids, just like every other class in the building, I think it's setting up kids for success in life."
Hear more from him -- and see him in action -- in the video.
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