Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 990300
- Phone: (828) 837-6810
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
73%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
36FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,306Average 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 Vance – Granville 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 North Carolina colleges that offer welding program.
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Vance – Granville Community College
21 Campus Circle, Murphy, NC
About
Vance-Granville Community College, located in Henderson, North Carolina, was founded in 1969 after a failed attempt to bring a technical institute to the area. The school is one of the 58 that comprise the North Carolina Community College System, itself one of the largest such community college systems in the country.
VGCC covers the counties of Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren, as well as operating three satellite campuses within its service area to provide better access for residents.
Academics
Vance-Granville Community College offers students a variety of options when considering enrollment. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the equivalent of freshman and sophomore years, followed by applying for transfer to colleges and universities in order to continue an education and earn a bachelor's degree.
Career and technical programs provide in depth training and education in a specific high demand field or industry with the intention of pursuing long term steady employment in that field or industry upon completion. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Vance-Granville Community College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that complete the application for admission and pay their fees. Students should supply transcripts and test scores if available and may be required to take a placement exam.
A meeting with a counselor prior to registration is encouraged and participation in orientation for new students is often helpful. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which assists the school in determining need and disbursing funds.
Students Enrolled in the Welding Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Vance – Granville Community College has offered the following program levels for students:
- Less Than One Year Certificate
- Less Than Two-Year Award
- Associate's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Less Than One Year Certificate | 17 |
| Less Than Two-Year Award | 1 |
| Associate's Degree | 5 |
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 19 |
| Female | 4 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Non Resident Alien | 1 |
| Unknown | 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
Students who have completed the Welding program at Vance – Granville Community College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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 information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students Vance – Granville Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Vance – Granville Community College may provide student services like:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Vance – Granville Community College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Volleyball