Welding & Fabrication
Spark Your Future!
Did you know that more than half of all the products made in America require the skill of a welder? From skyscrapers to sports cars, welders help build the world around us!
Learn by Doing
Get hands-on experience in CTC's welding lab as you learn to cut, weld, and fabricate metal using industry techniques and equipment. You'll build the skills needed to turn raw materials into finished products.
Real Skills. Real Opportunities.
During your junior year, explore the industry through job-shadowing experiences at local welding shops. As a senior, you may qualify for Early Job Placement or a registered apprenticeship, giving you the chance to earn money and gain valuable work experience before graduation..
This is a fast growing occupation with many job opportunities. Join the high-tech world of manufacturing!
Are you detail oriented and take pride in a job well done? You have a bright future in welding!
Experience & Skills You'll Learn
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- CNC plasma cutting & design
- Blueprint reading & layout
Certifications & Credentials You Can Earn
Students may have the opportunity to earn the following:
- American Welding Society (AWS) – Welding Qualification (SMAW)
- Ohio State Apprenticeship Council Recognized Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion
- CPR First Aid
- OSHA 10
- Forklift Certification
Career Opportunities in Welding & Fabrication
Students may further their education at a four-year university, community college, or technical institute. This program can be a valuable stepping stone by providing students with skills they can use to earn money while they pursue advanced training.
Entry-level Careers
- Assembler
- Brazer
- Cutter
- Fitter
- Grinder
- Manufacturing Welder
- Ironworker Apprentice
- Repair Welder
- Supply Salesperson
- Spot Welder
- Welder Helper
- Welding Machine Operator
- Inspector
- Steel Worker
- Technologist/Engineer
- Welder
Technical Careers
- Aerospace Welder
- Blueprint Design & Reader
- Boilermaker
- Fabricator
- Journeyman Ironworker
- Maintenance Technician
- Millwright
- Pipeline Fitter
- Steam Fitter
- Tool & Die Maker
- Underwater Welder
- Welding Instructor
Professional Careers
- Aerospace Engineer
- Architectural Welding Designer
- Certified Radiographic Interpreter
- Building & Code Inspector
- Certified Welding Educator
- Estimator
- Industry Owner/CEO
- Metallurgist
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Senior Certified Welding Inspector
- Welding Engineer
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Academic & Career-Tech Course Pathway
| PATHWAYS | 11th Grade Regular | 11th Grade Advanced | 12th Grade Regular | 12th Grade Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Embedded Eng 11 | CCP English 1111 | Embedded Eng 12 | CCP English 1112 |
| Math | MMR | Algebra 2, Precalculus | Math 4 - Technical Mathematics | Precalculus, CCP Math |
| Science | Matter & Energy | Chemistry | Geology | N/A |
| Social Studies |
Government, World History |
Advanced Government | N/A | N/A |
| Elective | Student Leadership, Driver's Ed | Flying Drone: Principles of Aeronautical Science | Financial Literacy, Spanish 1-3 | Robotics, Career & Leadership Ready |
| CTE Courses | Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding | Flux Core Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | ||
Students in the this career-tech program will spend half of their day in their program lab and the other half in academics.
CTC offers a variety of courses from in-person to virtual. For full course descriptions visit SCCTC.org/Courses.
Courses shown are an example of what a student in this program may take and are provided to give prospective students an idea of the academic and career-tech coursework included. Individual schedules may vary.
Current students should contact their school counselor with questions.
College Credits & Scholarships
College Credits
There are 3 ways to earn college credits while you attend CTC!
- College Credit Plus
- CTAG
- Articulated Credits
For more information on earning college credits click here.
College Scholarships
$3,000 scholarships are available from Clark State College and Sinclair Community College may be available to qualified students.
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