WOMEN’S COURSES:
The Latinas Welding Guild is a need-based program focused on creating barrier-less education and the advancement of women in a field that has traditionally been less accessible to them. By providing a safe space to learn the welding skill, scholarships, and language support, we empower our students to take control of their careers as they enter the industry. In order to continue our work, we are seeking partnerships with businesses and organizations that share our values and understand the importance of supporting underserved populations. We are so proud to have launched our Equitable Employment Program which helps us bridge the gap between employees and employers to between support marginalized welders.
Note: Course schedule is subject to change due to COVID and demand
YEAR ROUND SCHEDULE:
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- All Women (18+ Ages)
- Income-based Scholarships
- Spanish Support
Spring Semester | January – April
Summer Semester | May – August
Fall Semester | September – August
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
1) Safety gear
2) Equipment and supplies during class
3) Additional practice times will be available
4) Certification Test ($450 Value)
5) Many, many, many opportunities, as your success means a lot to us!
SCHOLARSHIPS
There are limited income-based scholarships, see if you qualify for one!
STEPS TO APPLY & GET STARTED:
- Intake Form: Once you complete this you will be prompted to schedule your interview with LWG Staff
- Interview: Usually takes 30 minutes and is offered In-Person or Virtually
- Email Notification: Follow up will be sent to the email you signed up with
- Program orientation: 1 – 2 weeks prior to start date
- Certification Test: Usually happens Week 11 on Thursdays at 5:30PM and students take this as a group
COURSE OVERVIEWS:
LEVEL 1 COURSES
INTRO TO MIG (INGLES Y ESPANOL)
Program: 40 Hours | 5 weeks | Twice a Week
Days: Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:30PM – 9:00PM
Objective: In this introductory course to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG) students will learn welding theory while getting applied training of welding in various positions. Students will focus on production welding with the end goal of workplace readiness.
Short MIG video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twUAa5LWUvk
Long MIG video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXKvs5uGXrY
Completion: 2F GMAW Certification Test
Course Requirements:
No Prerequisites | 5 Weeks | 5:30PM-9:00PM
- All Women (18+ Ages)
- Income-based Scholarships
- Spanish Support
Income-based Scholarships Available:
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- Class-Fee Scholarships
- Tuition Scholarships
- Certification Scholarships
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LEVEL 2 COURSES
INTRO TO TIG (INGLES Y ESPANOL)
Program: 40 Hours | 5 weeks | Twice a Week
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30PM – 9PM
Objective: This course is designed as an introductory course to TIG Welding. Students will learn welding theory while getting applied training of welding in various positions on various materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Students will focus on production welding with the end goal of workplace readiness. In the field, TIG applications include welding stainless in the food industry; stainless, aluminum, titanium, and magnesium in the aircraft and aerospace industry; alloys in race car frames; and mild steel on pressure vessels. For the home hobby welder and artist, TIG is great for sculptures and other projects. Hobbyists and artists generally use mild steel, stainless, aluminum, and, to a lesser extent, copper.
Short TIG video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASjJAI9ldko&t=112s
Long TIG video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCCdiksvXMU
Completion: 2F GTAW Certification Test
Course Requirements:
Intro to MIG Certification | 5 Weeks | 5:30PM – 9:00PM
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- All Women (18+ Ages)
- Income-based Scholarships
- Spanish Support
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Income-based Scholarships Available:
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- Class-Fee Scholarships
- Tuition Scholarships
- Certification Scholarships
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INTRO TO STICK (INGLES Y ESPANOL)
Program: 40 Hours | 5 weeks | Twice a Week
Days: TBD | 5:30PM – 9PM
Objective: This Intro to Stick class is a great starting point to learn some basics and receive an industry recognized certification upon successful completion of the class. “Introduction to SMAW” covers the basic theories and practices of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), as well as common operational procedures.
Short STICK video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elmDvqdeMKI
Long STICK video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MKuUICV6-c
Completion: 2F SMAW Certification Test
Course Requirements:
Intro to MIG Certification | 5Weeks | 5:30PM – 9:00PM
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- All Women (18+ Ages)
- Income-based Scholarships
- Spanish Support
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Income-based Scholarships Available:
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- Class-Fee Scholarships
- Tuition Scholarships
- Certification Scholarships
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INTRO TO FABRICATION (INGLES Y ESPANOL)
Program: 40 Hours | 5 weeks | Twice a Week
Days: TBD | 5:30PM – 9PM
Objective: This Intro to Fabrication class builds off of our Intro to Welding class to teach students how to prepare material, put together a cut list, assemble and weld up a small project. The hands-on exercises in this class are used as workforce development and will show them some beginning steps to start a potential product line.
Fabrication video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS-RxR3OBgo
Completion: Certificate of Completion
Course Requirements:
Intro to MIG Certification | 5Weeks | 5:30PM – 9:00PM
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- All Women (18+ Ages)
- Income-based Scholarships
- Spanish Support
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Income-based Scholarships Available:
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- Class-Fee Scholarships
- Tuition Scholarships
- Certification Scholarships
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