SCHOOL PROFILES APRIL 2015 Weber State University Welding Engineering Technology at Weber State University in Utah is an ABET/TAC accredited 4 year B.S. program that prepares graduates to work as Welding Engineers in any manufacturing industry. The program has six areas of focus, Welding and Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Design and Structural, Quality Assurance and Codes, Robotic and Electrical, and Management and Teamwork. Graduates enter the industry with hands-on skills and the knowledge to tackle any welding problem. Scholarships are available for qualifying students. Mark Baugh - Professor Manuf. Engineering Technology/ Welding Engineering Technology 1447 Edvalson St. Dept 1802 Ogden, UT 84408-1802 mbaugh@weber.edu (801) 626-6305 Welder Training and Testing Institute Founded in 1968 WTTI maintains a freestanding campus in Pennsylvania housing a weld lab equipped with sixty-five work stations. Training is provided in all major welding processes. Classrooms are fully equipped to support lessons in theory, blueprint-reading, and fitting. Specialized on-site training is available to industry with the option of a 10 station multi-process mobile welding lab. WTTI also offers CWI and NDT training and certification, as well as, welder certification through our AWS Accredited Test Facility and ISO 17025 Accredited Laboratory. 729 E. Highland Street Allentown, PA 18109 (800)223-WTTI info@wtti.edu WELDING JOURNAL 123 Washtenaw Community College The welding and fabrication program at Washtenaw Community College currently offers two certificates and an associate’s degree in applied science in welding technology. The full-time faculty, all AWS Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI), pride themselves in providing students the skills they need to enter the welding workforce upon graduation and even assist in job placement. WCC is also an AWS Accredited Test Facility (ATF), which means students have the ability to achieve an AWS certification, further expanding their knowledge, expertise and employability. A proud participant and supporter of SkillsUSA, our last three WCC student competitors achieved gold medals at the National level and with that the honor of representing the USA at WorldSkills. 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 973-3627 Glenn Kay II gkayii@wccnet.edu www.wccnet.edu Waubonsee Community College The Welding Technology program at Waubonsee Community College offers students options of two certificates, as well as an Associate in Applied Science Degree. Class sizes are small to ensure students get focused and individualized attention. Waubonsee's welding program includes classes in each of the basic processes including: OFW, TB, OFCA, PAC, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW. Additionally, the curriculum includes four courses specifically devoted to pipe welding with GTAW and SMAW in all positions. Rt. 47 @ Waubonsee Drive Sugar Grove, IL 60554 (630) 466-7900, ext. 2263 Fax: (630) 466-5795 www.waubonsee.edu Tyler Junior College Tyler Junior College is a comprehensive community college in Tyler, Texas that enrolls approximately 12,000 credit students annually. Its one-year certificate and two-year associate degree pathways in welding technology prepare students for entry-level code welding for industry. Training is provided in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW and pipe welding. In addition, the welding program follows the AWS SENSE entry level guidelines for welder training. Many TJC welding graduates secure a great job before graduation. Let us help you prepare for a rewarding career in a highdemand field. Call 1-800-687-5680 or visit our website. P.O. Box 9020 Tyler, TX 75711 (903) 510-2390 or (800) 687-5680 www.tjc.edu United Technical Training Academy United Technical Training Academy, an AWS Accredited Testing Facility (ATF), offering occupational training and certifications in accordance with AWS SENSE program. AWS CWE and welding engineers develop custom training courses to create experienced skilled trades personnel for your company in such areas as structural assemblies, robotics, aerospace, automotive, die repair and pipe. Our metallurgical/weld laboratory develops written procedures, welds, tests and qualifies your company PQR/WPS (steel, stainless, aluminum, etc.). Welding simulator, welder qualifications, ASNT NDT inspection services and training. CWI services are also provided. 21001 Pontiac Trail South Lyon, MI 48178 (248) 667-9185 Sales Mobile: (248) 302-6496 sales@unitedtechllc.com www.unitedtechllc.com
Welding Journal | April 2015
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