SCHOOL PROFILES APRIL 2015 Wiregrass Georgia Technology College The Welding and Joining Technology program provides educational opportunities that provide the knowledge skills and attitudes necessary to succeed in the field of welding. The program combines classroom study, lab experience, and work on live projects to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as welding and joining technicians. Program graduates may choose either a diploma or technical certificate or credit, and are prepared to take specialized certification/qualification exams for work in field. Job placement rate is 100% and 89.7% infield. This program is part of the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant (SIWDG), a focus of the state of Georgia where students are eligible for additional grand funds for tuition, fees and other costs associated with college. Valdosta, GA (229) 333-2100 • Fax: (229) 333-2129 www.wiregrass.edu York Technical College York Technical College (YTC) was founded in 1964. The welding program offers a two-year degree, a diploma and two certificate programs which consist of SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, oxyfuel welding and cutting, orbital and automation welding on plate and pipe. Offered in conjunction with the various welding processes are destructive/nondestructive testing, metallurgy, and blue print reading for welders. In the near future, YTC is planning to become an AWS accredited testing facility, which will authorize YTC’s welding program to administer welding tests to codes and standards for certification. We are apart of the AWS SENSE program and an AWS Student Chapter. Rich Santoro, Instructor 452 S. Anderson Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29730 (803) 385-5884 Fax: (803) 5815434 rsantoro@yorktech.edu yorktech.edu 124 APRIL 2015 A. C. Jones High School The emphasis of our welding program is to teach industry required welding pro cedures. The focus for our students is to create industry/x-ray quality welds, with attention to weld defects such as arc burns, under cut, porosity etc. Our welding program covers pipe fitting/fabrication, with an understanding of welded fittings and their takeoff measurements. Our welding program participates yearly in SkillsUSA and in 2011, A. C. Jones High School was awarded a first place in Skills USA and represented the state of Texas in welding at SkillsUSA Nationals in Kansas City, Mo. Institution Type: High School, CTE (career and technical education), 2 years (welding Associates), 2 years (Certificate of Completion). Beeville, Texas 78102 (361) 362-6000 • Fax: (361) 362-6048 Richard Beasley rbeasley@beevilleisd.net School Contact: dbernal@beevilleisd.net www.acjoneshs.beevilleisd.net Las Positas College Located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, Las Positas College offers students a well rounded welding education from industry seasoned instructors. Building on a foundation of basic skills, the student progresses through courses in SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and GMAW as well as skills in arc cutting and gouging. Day, evening and weekend course work includes steel, aluminum, stainless steel, sheet, plate and pipe in all positions to AWS, ASME, and API codes. 3000 Campus Hill Drive Livermore, CA 94551 (925) 424-1134 sminer@laspositascollege.edu www.laspositascollege.edu George T. Baker Aviation School Founded 1965 George T. Baker Aviation School is a public, tax-supported institution authorized by the Florida Department of Education and operated by the Miami-Dade county public school system. Baker Aviation is currently preparing approximately 1,000 high school and adult students for careers in aviation. For high school students, we offer instruction in aerospace technology, electronics, avionics, and aircraft maintenance (airframe and powerplant). For adult students we offer instruction in electronics, avionics, and aircraft maintenance (airframe and powerplant). Both high school and adult students, upon completion of their respective course of study, may receive certificates issued from the NCATT, FCC, and FAA. Miami-Dade County Public Schools (305) 871-3143 • Fax: (305) 871-5840 3275 N.W. 42 Ave. Miami, FL 33142 www.BakerAviation.edu Summit College Summit College, located in the Inland Empire, was founded in 1991 in Colton, California and is nationally accredited by ACCET. Summit offers two welding programs—weldingadvance and welding-basic. Weldingadvance helps prepare students for valuable certifications, such as ASME Section 9, API 1104, and AWS D1.1. This program also steers students toward jobs on the big projects, like high-pressure steam pipes, offshore oil rigs, and cross-country pipeline. Colton Campus 851 S. Cooley Dr. Colton, CA 92324 (909) 422-8950 www.SummitCollege.edu
Welding Journal | April 2015
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