Welding Program

The welding program at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College 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 Virginia colleges that offer welding program.

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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Also known as Reynolds Community College

7916 Williamson Rd NW, Roanoke, VA

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, located in Richmond, Virginia, was established in 1972 as one of the final institutions to be established within the statewide Virginia Community College System. The school was named after Lieutenant Governor J. Sargeant Reynolds in recognition of his support for the establishment of the system. The system is comprised of 23 schools, and JSRCC is the third largest within it, operating three campuses to cover its designated service area. The school is dedicated to providing all its students the best education possible by constantly reviewing and updating programs, services and facilities to meet the needs of current and future students.

Academics

As one of the largest community colleges in Virginia, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College offers a large number of programs that provide transfer or career opportunities. Academic transfer is accomplished through the completion of the first two years of a four year education at JSRCC, followed by applying to one's desired school or schools for transfer, after which they will continue their education by completing the final two years and earning their bachelor's degree. Students transferring to a public Virginia institution will find transfer easier through agreements in place that guarantee admission when certain academic certain requirements are met. Transfer to private or out of state schools will have varying requirements that should be researched well in advance if one desires to attend.

Career training programs provide an education in a given field, the completion of which allows an individual to enter the workforce as a qualified professional. Students will have a mixture of classroom and practical courses, learning the methods and techniques required by the chosen field and then utilizing a controlled environment in order to practice and perfect them. These programs typically take between one and two years to complete. Upon graduation the student will receive a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency and may be useful when pursuing employment after graduation.

Programs offered include:

• Practical Nursing
• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education
• Welding

Admissions and Financial Aid

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is an open enrollment institution, and as a result allows any individuals that chooses to pursue higher education to enroll, an act accomplished by meeting the minimum requirements for enrollment, providing a completed application, and paying all accrued fees at the start of each semester. Students are also required to supply transcripts and standardized test scores test scores if available, and may be used in lieu of the required placement exam. Students are encouraged to participate in new student orientation and to meet with a counselor to discuss goals and program enrollment.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students requiring aid must provide their financial information by completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine the need, program eligibility and awards for the student when constructing his or her aid package. Aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year and students may be asked to provide additional information at random in order to verify the accuracy of their FAFSA.

Clubs and Organizations

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is home to a number of clubs and organization designed for student participation in a variety of interests, topics, and subjects. Students are encouraged to participate in a club or organization that meets his or her interests or provides a new avenue to explore. Clubs meet regularly throughout the year, with some having activities that extend beyond the campus. Clubs and organizations are also an excellent way to meet new people and socialize.

Clubs and organizations include:

• Anime Club
• Green Club
• Photography Club
• Student Senate
• Video Game Club

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. J Sargeant Reynolds Community College offers a less than one year certificate 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

Salary & Wages

• Roanoke, VA
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.18
  • Average Annual Salary: $37810

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

Salary & Wages

• Roanoke, VA
  • Total Employment: 190
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $38290

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