The Welding Career Scholarship Program
The Career Scholarship Program is a comprehensive short-term training course to prepare women for careers as Welders. This is an intensive 15 week program taught at both the Jefferson State Pell City campus and St. Clair County Head Start location.
It is mandatory that students attend all Welding and Career Job Skills classes.
The Scholarship Includes:
Program Fees, Supplies and Transportation Stipend
Students Learn:
- Welding Symbols
- Reading Welding Detail Drawings
- Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals
- Preheating of Metals
- Post Heating of Metals
- And So Much More
Once you complete this program, you will have the knowledge and skills to begin your career as a welder in an entry-level position.
Program Dates/Class Times
The Welding scholarship program consists of Welding Training, Math for Welders and Job Skills classes.
Math for Welders and Job Skills Training:
Wednesdays
10:00 am – 1:30 pm
St. Clair County Head Start
Welding Training:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jefferson State Welding Center
St. Clair-Pell City Campus
Times and dates are subject to change.
Career Coaching appointments and OSHA training required outside of class times.
Learn More About Welding Classes
Applicant Requirements:
1. Women in economic need (within 200% of poverty level)
2. High School diploma or GED
3. Priority given to women with children enrolled in Head Start
A Partnership of:
Contact:
Christine McLain, Career Success Coach
Jefferson State Community College
[email protected]
