According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is estimated that more than 3 million skill trade jobs will remain open by 2028. Skilled trade jobs vary from plumber to electrician to welder. The Arcs & Sparks is a welding program was offered by Bracken County 4-H in hopes to allow students to gain interest in a skilled trade. During the first meeting, youth were introduced to shop safety, proper PPE, and learned how to move their hand to make a weld. This was done by using can squeeze cheese and crackers. The next 4 classes were at the Bracken County High School shop. During these classes participants worked on striking an arc and making a bead with stick welders. The students involved in the program, have already shown interest in further their knowledge of welding.