College Tech Prep Program - Eastland Career Center
Holding it together.
Welding is an essential part of the structure of our world. From military bases, space centers, labs, hospitals, factories, and construction sites all around the world to the local welding/repair shop in your home town, welding is in high demand everywhere!
If you are the student who is interested in designing and building with metal, Eastland Career Center’s Welding program is the place for you. Students in this program learn to design, build and repair projects using many types of welding such as; Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, Gas Tungsten Arc, and Flux Cored Arc. Certification opportunities available: OSHA Safety Standards 10 and OSHA Safety Standards 30.
Upon completion of the program, students may choose to start their career in the welding industry or take their education to a higher level. Apprenticeship programs are available after high school.
College preparatory coursework and the completion of Algebra I by the start of the program is also recommended.
Ignite the torch.
Welding is found in virtually every industry and has endless career opportunities. Get on the fast track and get the skills you need to enter a high-tech, in-demand, high-paying career field with skills including:
- blueprint reading
- tool use and safety
- design and build projects
- repair
- shielded metal arc
- gas metal arc
- gas tungsten arc
- flux cored arc