Licensed teacher or workplace specialist. Holds certifications of the courses taught. Specifically holds a certification as a Welder.
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.
To enroll in the Adult Education program, students are required to complete the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) as part of theinitial 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 thresholdmay be placed in foundational skill-building or English Language Learning (ELL) courses to strengthen their academic base beforeadvancing.
One week before program starts.