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Fall 2013

Theory and hands-on practice in pipe welding, a high demand skill now for PG&E and other utility companies.
Math test-taking strategies and practice for math portion of the PG&E and other utility entrance exams.
Reading comprehension test-taking strategies and practice for the entrance exam.
Resume development and interview strategies and practice for potential job interviews.

This program is designed for working welders and advanced welding students who want to expand their skills to include pipe welding and to increase their chances of passing entrance exams for public utilities such as PG&E. This program is NOT for beginners.
Pipe welders are in high demand in California now and for the next five years. The work is demanding with a lot of travel required, but the wages for first-year apprentices start at $35/hour plus overtime and expenses.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6pm-9pm
Saturdays 8am-5pm
Classes begin in the third week of August 2013 and end in third week of December 2013

Fill out the online application.
Application deadline: July 14, 2013
Applicants who are selected from the applications will be contacted to take an assessment test.
Applicants who pass the assessment test will be invited to an interview.
Applicants who pass the interview will be invited to a welding test.
Participants will be selected from all who pass the welding test.

Participation in this program in no way guarantees job placement.