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Provider Information

Name:

Elkhart Adult Education

Provider Location Address:

2424 California Rd
Elkhart, IN 46514

Provider Location Status:

Staff Approved

URL:

elkhart.adulted.us

Summary

Description Description

Qualifications of Instructors:

Licensed teacher or workplace specialist. Holds certifications of the courses taught. Specifically holds a certification as a Welder.

Program Description:

The Welding Program at Elkhart Community Schools Adult Education provides hands-on training in fundamental and advanced welding techniques used in today’s manufacturing and construction industries. Students gain practical experience with MIG, TIG, and Stick welding, along with blueprint reading, safety procedures, and metal fabrication skills. The program is designed to prepare adults for immediate employment or advancement in high-demand skilled trades and includes an articulation agreement with the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (IKORCC), offering a direct pathway into union apprenticeship opportunities and long-term career growth.

Industry Collaboration:

Yes

Classification of Instructional Programs:

48.0508 Welding Technology/Welder A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

Program Prerequisite:

None

Prerequisites Description:

To enroll in the Adult Education program, students are required to complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) as part of the
initial placement process. The TABE measures essential reading, math, and language skills to determine each student’s academic readiness and appropriate class level. A minimum score equivalent to a sixth-grade level (TABE Level M or higher) is typically required for entry

into most Adult Basic Education (ABE) or High School Equivalency (HSE) preparation classes. Students who score below this threshold
may be placed in foundational skill-building or English Language Learning (ELL) courses to strengthen their academic base before
advancing.

Application Deadlines:

One week before program starts.

Refund Policy:

https://elkhart.adulted.us/

Admissions Admissions

% Offered Online: 0
Program Activities:
- % Instructor-Led: 30
- % Lab/Field Work: 50
- % Self-Study: 20
Times Offered: Evening
Length of Training: 2 day(s)
Number of Credits: 84 instructional hour(s)
Weekly Clock Hours: 6.00 Hours
Percent Admitted: 100%

Offered to General Public:

Yes

Career Counseling:

Yes

Job Placement Offered:

Placement Assistance Available:

Yes

Part-time Enrollment:

Yes

Financial Information Financial Information

Tuition:

$600.00

Admission Fees:

$500.00

Books:

$150.00

Supplies:

$750.00

Tools:

$0.00

Labs:

$0.00

Miscellaneous:

$0.00

Average Cost Per Credit Hour/Class:

$23.81

Total Cost of Program:

2,000.00

Introduction Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW):
- $200.00
- Included in the tuition:
- Yes

Financial Aid Financial Aid

Financial Aid:

None

Provider Offers Financial Aid:
No

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Apprenticeship

Program Type

Method of Instruction

Number of weeks of program (Length of Instruction Only)

Is instruction provided by a provider other than the apprenticeship sponsor?
No

Supporting Files

Supporting Documents

DOL-RAP Documentation

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State Certified Earn & Learn Certification

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Certified Pre-Apprenticeship Documentation

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