is a Welding instructor at Cincinnati Job Corps Center and brings 25 years of experience with the UA Local 392 working in plumbing, pipefitting and mechanical equipment. He served as an instructor for apprentices at Local 392 for 17 years. He was also a recording secretary and health and welfare trustee for 15 years at Local 392. Cliff served on the Clermont County Community Services directors board for 12 years and the Clermont County homeless shelter board for 12 years. He has served as a moderator several times on health care training classes for the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. When Cliff is not at Job Corps, he enjoys travel and sporting events.
Welding
On the job you will …
- Join metals using a variety of techniques and processes
- Read blueprints, work orders or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications
- Inspect, measure or test completed metalwork pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using measuring and testing devices
Some of the career options you will have ...
Most Welding Job Corps graduates go on to work for manufacturing companies, construction, wholesale trade or repair shops.
Students should also consider pursuing the Advanced Welding training area and other Advanced Training programs at Job Corps as part of their career pathway.
The credentials you will earn ...
In the Welding program, you can earn industry-recognized credentials from such organizations as:
- American Welding Society (AWS)
- National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.
What you’ll need to start training ...
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses
- Passing scores on all written and performance tests
- Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
Advanced Manufacturing
Job Corps offers training in the following advanced manufacturing areas. Get started today.
Welders join metals using a variety of techniques and processes.
