Learn to weld at MCC

McHenry County College's Corporate and Continuing Education Department are offering introductory and advanced Welding Boot Camp classes beginning in March.

The introductory Welding Boot Camp program is a 40-hour course designed to provide students with a basic understanding of and hands-on experience in the welding profession.

Training will include instruction in basic welding technology and terminology, blueprint reading, basic math used in the welding trade, basic welding skills and plant safety. Challenging exercises hone the student's skill level.

Graduates of the introductory classes are eligible for advanced welding classes at MCC. Advanced welding classes offer an additional 20 hours of intensive training with a focus in either MIG or TIG welding. Graduates of both the introductory or advanced classes are eligible for resume assistance, interview training and job search assistance.

These courses are available:

• Class ID NWL C01 004, introductory level dates, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Monday/Wednesday, March 3- April 16. Fee is $1,000.

• Class ID NWL C01 005, introductory level dates, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 29-June 7. Fee is $1,000.

• Class ID NWL C02 001, advanced level dates, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday, March 4-20. Fee is $500.

• Class ID NWL C02 002, advanced level dates, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday, April 1-17. Fee is $500.

• Class ID NWL C02 003, advanced level dates, 6 t 9:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday, April 29-May 15. Fee is $500.

All classes will be held at the Woodstock Center, 912 Trakk Lane, Woodstock. Class size is limited and early registration is recommended.

Additional introductory and advanced welding classes will begin in April and May. To register, call the MCC Registration Office at (815) 455-8588. For information, call Dori Smith at (815) 455-8559 or Wendy Lauen at (815) 455-8758.