New Ivy Tech welding program filling need for businesses
(AP) — Welding has become a high-demand skill in Elkhart County and a new educational program aims to help generate a supply of workers to meet the need.
Ivy Tech Community College will offer introductory MIG welding, advanced MIG welding and introduction to welding classes during the college's spring semester beginning Jan. 17, according to a press release.
The classes at Ivy Tech's 22531 C.R. 18 campus will offer structural level instruction and help students become certified in the MIG welding process.
In addition to learning professionalism, students will learn about equipment maintenance, how to identify welding defects and machine troubleshooting.