Welding Program

The welding program at Jones County Junior 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 Mississippi colleges that offer welding program.

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Jones County Junior College

1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS

About
Jones County Junior College, located in Ellisville, Mississippi, was founded in 1911 and currently serves the counties of Covington, Clarke, Greene, Jasper, Perry, Smith, Jones, and Wayne. The school was formerly known as Jones COunty Agricultural High School, but increased enrollment, the addition of post secondary programs, and eventually a change in mission resulted in the transformation of the school into an accredited institution of higher learning. The school is dedicated to providing quality education to its predominantly rural service area as part of the state's mission to provide coverage and educational opportunities throughout the state.

Academics
As a comprehensive college, JCJC offers a variety of programs aimed at personal development, career growth and academic transfer. Individuals enrolled in a career program will be given the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce upon completion. Such programs take between one and two years to complete, and if necessary also provide practical courses in order to ensure skills are properly taught in a controlled environment. Students will be given a certificate or degree upon completion which is useful for demonstrating competency to future employers.

Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education at JCJC prior to applying for transfer to a four year institution in order to complete the final two and earn a bachelor's degree. Individuals applying for transfer to public Mississippi schools will find transfer agreements in place with certain schools to ease the process. Individuals applying to out of state and private institutions should meet with a counselor to ensure their curriculum meets transfer requirements.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• International Business
• Elementary Education
• Practical Nursing
• Welding

Admissions and Financial Aid
Any individual wishing to enroll at Jones County Junior College may do so by completing an application, paying all associated fees and submitting the necessary information, specifically transcripts and test scores if available. Students may also be asked to take a placement exam prior to registration and meet with a counselor to discuss curriculum and goals prior to the start of the semester. Students are also encouraged to take part in new student orientation in order to familiarize themselves with the campus.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the college in order to determine aid program eligibility and the extent of one's needs when constructing an aid packet. Financial aid must be applied for prior to each academic year. Additionally, students may be selected at random and asked to provide additional tax and financial information in order to ensure that validity of their FAFSA as part of the new regulations governing the disbursement of federal funds.

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Jones County Junior College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Jackson, MS
  • Total Employment: 530
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $34330

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

• Jackson, MS
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.42
  • Average Annual Salary: $36230

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