McHenry Community College offers Welding Boot Camp
McHenry County College's Corporate and Continuing Education Department will offer introductory Welding Boot Camp classes beginning in September.
The introductory 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 welding boot camp are eligible for resume assistance, interview training and job search assistance. All classes are held at the Woodstock Center, 912 Trakk Lane in Woodstock. Class size is limited and early registration is recommended.
Classes are available during the week or Saturday morning. The next introductory level courses are available from 8 to 11:20 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 15 through Oct. 22; course ID is NWL C01 002, or 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 12 through Oct. 31; course ID is NWL C01 004. Fee for each course is $1,000.
To register, call the MCC Registration Office at (815) 455-8588. For details, call Dori Smith at (815) 455-8559 or Wendy Lauen at (815) 455-8758.