PRCC is offering Welding on Wheels course

Poplarville--Pearl River Community College is offering a Welding on Wheels program that is an excellent opportunity for 18-24 year-olds who are not currently enrolled in school and looking to find employment in welding trades.

These welding courses, offered through a mobile welding lab, will be held at PRCC’s Poplarville campus. Classes begin July 8 and running through Oct. 24, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Students will have the opportunity to apply for certification in 10-hour general industry OSHA, forklift training, National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) core and some NCCER welding Level 1 modules.

Interviews and basic reading and math assessments will begin the week of June 17. The courses are free of charge to those who quality.

For information, contact Sheila Smith at 601-403-1241 or 601-403-1101 for an application and set up an appointment.