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Piedmont Technical College Offers Night Welding Classes in Laurens County
In late 2009, Piedmont Technical College and Laurens District 55 formed a partnership to offer classes in the PTC welding program at night in Laurens County.
The program currently offers Gas & Arc Welding, Arc Welding II and Print Reading beginning at 5:15 p.m. each evening Monday through Thursday. Classes are taught at Laurens 55 High School. The classes are being offered to Laurens residents as an alternative to driving to the Greenwood campus.
"These classes are the same beginning courses taught in Greenwood," said Jim Fleming, PTC welding program coordinator/instructor. "We want to provide options for those who are interested in enrolling in the welding program, but are unable to make the drive."
Fleming said the plan is to continue to expand the program and offer more courses in Laurens.
"Providing students with the right opportunities to be successful in the work force is at the heart of our mission at Piedmont Technical College," said Dr. Ray Brooks, president of PTC. "We are thrilled about working with District 55 to offer students access to training in this highly sought-after profession."
The program has limited spots available due to the number of arc welding stations available. Although the spring classes are currently full, the program will be offered again during the summer term, so students on the waiting list this term will be able to register for summer classes starting April 1.
For more information or to register for classes, contact the Piedmont Technical College Laurens County Higher Education Center at (864) 938-1505.
