Welding Program

The welding program at Charter College – Anchorage prepares students for careers as welding engineers, manufacturing engineers, application engineers, sales engineers, and project engineer or manager. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Program course include: arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding process and heat treating, structural design, safety, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other Alaska colleges that offer welding program.

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Charter College – Anchorage (AVTEC)

PO Box 889, Seward, AK

Charter College, located in Anchorage, Alaska, was founded in 1985. The school was established as an alternative to traditional four year educations, removing non-relevant coursework from programs in order to better prepare students for careers. The school expanded, adding 9 more campuses across three states. Today the school takes pride in its success, and continues to refine and review its offerings to ensure professional success for its graduates. The school's campuses have received accreditation from either the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and School, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, or the Alaska Commission on Post-Secondary Education.

Academics

Charter College provides over 30 programs of study at its ten locations. These programs result in certificates, diplomas, associates or bachelor degrees. The programs are developed to focus on career development and training, providing the skills and knowledge necessary to work in high demand fields immediately after graduating. The focus of the school is to provide the best education possible, ensuring that students are fully prepared and professional. It is important to note that not all programs are available at all schools, and that a list is available on the school's website identifying which campuses offer which programs.

Programs offered include:

• Business Management Accounting
• Health Care Administration
• Medical Assistant
• Massage Therapy
• Criminal Justice
• Paralegal Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in Charter College may request additional information through the school's website to begin the application process. Additionally, the school encourages chatting with a  representative online through the live chat service and taking a tour of a nearby campus in order to view the facilities and meet with students and faculty. Financial aid is available in a variety of forms and offered through state, federal and private contributors. Financial aid assistance is available through the school, and a representative will assist in the application process, which includes completing and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. AVTEC offers a less than two-year award program in welding.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters

Description

Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, welders, cutters, and welder fitters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.6% from 2014 to 2024

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Description

Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -18.0% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).