Gillette College Adds Weekend Welding Certificate In Response To Growing Industry Demand

4 Feb 2020

Higher Education, Technical Traning

Northern Wyoming Community College District (NWCCD) recently announced the launch of a new one-year welding certificate, with classes offered on Fridays and Saturdays. According to a Jan. 13 press release, this specific certificate was designed to accommodate working adults.

“The college is hoping the weekend program will open doors into welding for people working a full-time job,” Gillette College Welding Instructor Troy Miller said.

Miller noted that he hopes the program will reach more people and help to fill the workforce gap as the market for welders is strong in Campbell County and across the nation.

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