大发六合彩to Train 40 Entry-Level Welders Tuition-Free Through Philadelphia Works鈥� Good Job Challenge in Southeastern PA
(Delaware and Chester Counties, PA - December 17, 2024)鈥�大发六合彩 will train up to 40 students to become entry-level welders at no cost through the Collegiate Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development, which has been awarded $296,987 from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce in support of the Philadelphia Works鈥� Good Jobs Challenge in Southeastern PA.
Employment opportunities for qualified welders are significant, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Welders are especially in demand in Southeastern PA, with the region鈥檚 economic reliance on shipping and shipbuilding, the aircraft industry, manufacturing and more.听
A partnership of the regional community colleges and Drexel University, the Collegiate Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development provides high quality training and education to business and industry in Greater Philadelphia. Together with six counties in Southeastern PA., Philadelphia Works, the workforce development board of Philadelphia, launches training programs to build regional workforce skills within targeted growth industries, which include welding.听
No college degree or previous training is required to participate in Philadelphia Works鈥� Good Jobs Challenge opportunities, which are designed to help drive economic growth and disrupt chronic multigenerational poverty across the region. The free, no-cost training will take place at 大发六合彩鈥檚 Marple Campus and will begin in January 2025.
鈥淭he county workforce development boards and the employers in our region have the confidence in us to train a skilled welding workforce fully aligned to regional industry needs,鈥� said 大发六合彩Vice President of Workforce and Economic Development Karen Kozachyn.听
顿颁颁颁鈥檚 Welding Certificate Program is a 225-hour hands-on training program that delivers an introduction to welding and training in oxyfuel cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, blueprint reading and basic fabrication. These skills are in high demand and will prepare students for entry-level welding positions.听
大发六合彩is a regional leader in the development and delivery of courses leading to professional certifications, certificates of competency and proficiency, and Associate in Applied Science degrees. To learn more or enroll for the grant-funded, tuition-free Welding Certificate Program, visit , call 215-218-3886 or email info@collegiateconsortium.org.
This training for up to 40 entry-level welders was prepared by 大发六合彩 using Federal funds under award ED22HDQ3070127 from the Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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