KHS Ag. Mechanic students rolling to Houston
Published: February 20th, 2010 by Kilgore News Herald / LESTERMURRAY | Category: People
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 The issue was always liability said Taylor, but after a discussion with Jody Clements, the KISD superintendent and a look at the legal issues involved, Clements gave the approval to start building trailers again. "Clements is a strong supporter of the Ag. program and by expanding our building capabilities it will help the students be more proficient in welding, which a many of our graduates are using as a career after graduating," said Taylor.
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Employment: Stimulus funds spent on training
Published: February 20th, 2010 by The Daily News Online / Paul Mrozek | Category: People
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Another area that's showing employment potential is welding.
Gage's staff trained 76 people in the past year under the stimulus program. Every person who completed course work in the medical field or welding landed a job, Gage said.
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Professor at Cerritos Passes Away at 67
Published: February 19th, 2010 by Talon Marks / Tiffany Thigpen | Category: People
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 He taught over 3000 students who had become certificated and licensed welders many of whom have obtained high paying jobs.
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Unusual Partnership Prepares Students for Future Careers
Published: February 19th, 2010 by WUVA-tv / Kim Garner | Category: Company Updates
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 Nucor and McAbee Construction have apprenticeship programs for students straight out of high school. They say a career in welding can be a stable and profitable job for those who prefer hands-on careers or for those who aren't on path to college.
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Mideast to Begin New Program
Published: February 18th, 2010 by The Zanesville Reporter | Category: People
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The program will help students to develop the skills needed for entry-level employment in electrical, electronic, industrial mechanical, machinery maintenance and welding-based manufacturing occupations that are in demand.
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Students take a shot at building unique barbecue
Published: February 17th, 2010 by Bonner County Daily Bee / RALPH BARTHOLDT | Category: People
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 "Last year, we made a lot of fish," Mark Ramsay, a SHS senior who plans to pursue a career as a mechanic, said.
When it comes to their abilities as welders, they don't hesitate. They can all weld well enough to get a job after school, they agree.
"You can't spend three years in Yogi's class without learning how to weld," Stefan, who plans a career in underwater welding, said.
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Looking for "Non-traditional" Work
Published: February 17th, 2010 by Heather Sawaski | Category: People
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 Brenda's one of only 2 women in the entire welding program. And she isn't bothered by it one bit.
"I think it's a good job for women and more women should do it," she said.
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Traditional Techniques For Future Technologies
Published: February 12th, 2010 by Bosch Rexroth | Category: Technology
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 Wind tower welding systems generally operate both inside and outside of the can at different times; the welding equipment is usually suspended from a guide rail for outside welding.
While the bulk of the welding equipment remains stationary during a weld, the weld head constantly moves small distances along at least 2 axes, both along and across the seam.
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$20-million expansion project to give NBCC Moncton a facelift
Published: February 11th, 2010 by Margaret Patricia Eaton | Category: Company Updates
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A 9,000 square foot welding shop will be added, with an air-exchange system and 64 booths to accommodate pre-employment welding students, a contract training program and the 12 to 15 apprenticeship students who rotate through block training. It will be attached to the steel fabrication shop so there can be a sharing of learning between classes. The current welding shop on the second floor will be gutted and re-purposed as a classroom or "soft shop" space.
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NE Alabama Community College to Dedicate Industrial Systems Technology Center
Published: February 10th, 2010 by The Times Journal / Jared Felkins | Category: Company Updates
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Northeast Alabama Community College will take workforce development to the next level Friday when the Industrial Systems Technology Center is dedicated.
The dedication will take place at 11 a.m. at the new center on the west side of the Northeast campus along Highway 35 in Rainsville.
Welding Technology
• $14.89 median hourly wage for welders in Alabama.
• 23 percent increase in number of welder positions in Alabama through 2016.
• 84 projected openings for welders in NACC service area in 2010.
• $10.50 average entry level hourly pay in college service area.
• $17.50 a...
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