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General Contact
- School Code: 174200
- Phone: (217) 245-3000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
18FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,490Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Welding Program
The welding program at Olney Central College – Illinois Eastern Community Colleges 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 Illinois colleges that offer welding program.
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Olney Central College – Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
Also known as Olney Central College
1101 West College Ave, Jacksonville, IL
Olney Central College (OCC) at Olney, Illinois, is part of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges group of public community colleges. OCC offers certificate and associate degree courses in diverse fields of study, such as Accounting, Collision Repair, Cosmetology, Massage Therapy, Industrial Maintenance, Nursing, Radiography and, recently, Welding and Cutting.
With about 1,600 students enrolling every year, OCC is home to several full- and part-time students looking to upgrade their skills and qualifications through cutting-edge education available close to home. The college offers a rustic setting for students, yet leverages the best in technology to ensure that its students are able to face the modern workforce challenges of the 21st century.
At $7,252 per year tuition, Olney is competitively priced when compared to other community colleges in Illinois. In addition, credits for certain courses can be transferred to four-year courses at other universities and colleges in the state. The college also has affiliations with Franklin University and McKendree AIM for students interested in a full four-year degree after completing their General Education Core Curriculum at OCC.
OCC offers access to a range of financial aid programs and scholarships for students who require assistance to get through college. As a complement to the regular curriculum, students can also engage in music, theater and athletics through various clubs and organizations that make up student life.
At OCC, community education is taken seriously, and there are several workforce education programs that local companies can take advantage of. They also provide adult and continuing education opportunities for the larger community that they serve.
Students Enrolled in the Welding Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Olney Central College – Illinois Eastern Community Colleges has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 0 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 16 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 15 |
| Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
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
Upon completion of the Welding program at Olney Central College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Olney Central College – Illinois Eastern Community Colleges accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Olney Central College – Illinois Eastern Community Colleges may provide services including:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Olney Central College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Softball