The Tower Summer 2017 - 10

Skill Up Fast

Production Welding Graduation
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n Friday, June 23, 2017, Thaddeus Stevens College of
Technology graduated the latest students from the Skill Up
Fast Program in Production Welding.
The air was filled with success and accomplishment. The graduates
included recent high school grads, adult learners, clients from IU13
and PA CareerLink - an organization that provides supports and
connecting links between job seekers Lancaster County businesses
that want to hire them. Each individual is now qualified to do
entry level welding. They are able to understand the importance
of welding in the modern manufacturing industry, properties of
metals, gas, metal arc (GMAW) and Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
techniques and Safety and fabrication blueprint reading .
"It's all about in-demand jobs and new starts", says Pam McCarty,
TAACCCT Grant coordinator, "There is a huge need for welders on
all levels, and the 100 hour Production Welding class is a great way
to get an introduction to the field and start your new career."
The students will get a taste of the different processes but learning
and qualifying in one to prepare for a career in welding.
Here are the latest graduates to complete Thaddeus Stevens College
of Technology's Skill Up Fast - Production Welding Program:
Michael Mann
Jason Fisher
Nelson Donis
John Himmelsbach

Wilfredo Torres
John Gabriel
Jack Iosue

"The short term program is just tip of the iceberg in the welding
career field, there is so much to learn about the various processes
in welding," says Instructor Leroy Begay, "the opportunity to career
progression is available to those that try hard and become trust
worthy and dependable. I would advise a student to never limit his/
hers potential in the welding or any career field."
There are immediate job openings at many levels in nearby
industries with great opportunities to join a high-demand field
and move up! Whether you're looking to learn a new skill or a new
job, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology offers two short term
programs: Metal Casting Technology & Production Welding! To
learn more information:
http://stevenscollege.edu/skillupfast/
This training program is supported by partnerships with Tec Centro
and PA CareerLink of Lancaster Co. and IU13
10 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
http://www.stevenscollege.edu/skillupfast/
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