Welding - Employment Skills Training Program
The Welding and Joining Technology program is designed to prepare students for careers in the welding industry. Program learning opportunities develop technical, professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes welding theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates have the qualifications of a welding and joining technician, are prepared to take industry qualification tests, and will receive three (3) Technical Certificates of Credit as follows - Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder; Gas Metal Arc Welder; and Gas Tungsten Arc Welder, earning 24 college credits.
Welders fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment through the use of welders, cutters, shapers and measuring tools. Welders produce metal products according to customer or employer specifications. Welders set up, operate and maintain welding equipment. Welders manage the machines that manufacture and repair metal structures, tools, and equipment. These skilled professionals work in a variety of industries including automotive, construction, and manufacturing. Other duties include planning layouts and measurements and testing welded surfaces.
Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.
No prerequisite eligibility requirements
Lodging provided by Robins AFB in a contingency dorm at no cost. Single room, shared bath with same gender; therefore, military members cannot be accompanied.Cost of program is paid for using Federal and State Grants such as Georgia Hope Grant, Georgia Career Grant, Pell Grant, and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant. Georgia VECTR Center’s programs are designed for service members without transferable skills in the civilian sector. Students with a bachelor’s degree or higher may not qualify for certain financial aid.
No reviews yet. Reviews unlock for candidates 30 days after adding this program to their tracker — integrity over volume.
Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
Aircraft Assembly and Repair Technician - Job Training Program
The overall program will consist of 27 credit hours of college credit from Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) and classes will be conducted Monday through Friday from 8am-4pm in person at the VECTR Center. The…
CISCO Networking - Employment Skills Training Program
The Cisco Networking program teaches students how to build, maintain, and troubleshoot computer networks. Students also learn how to connect these networks to other networks and the Internet. Topics include introduction…