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Plattsburgh, NY – 02/06/2023: The North Country Chamber of Commerce, Clinton Community College, and Lincoln Electric are pleased to announce that registration is now open for a free welding training program.

The training will run for three weeks (Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm each day) from April 24^th through May 12^th and includes 120 total hours of instruction. All classes will be in-person at Clinton Community College’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing.

This training is open to anyone looking to learn how to weld or improve their welding skills; previous experience is beneficial but not required.

Using a combination of classroom and hands-on (shop) training, this course will teach individuals the basics of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW). The following topics will be covered:

• Welding Safety and Symbolization
• Measurements for Fabrication
• Reading shop drawings/blueprints
• MIG Welding on carbon and stainless steel
• FCAW on carbon steel
• Welding inspection and equipment troubleshooting

Students will also be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) at no additional cost. This includes a welding helmet, jacket, gloves, eye/face protection, hand tools, and a storage bag. PPE will become the students upon successful completion of the training.

**Students will be required to provide their own safe footwear (steel-toed safety shoes/boots are recommended).

Click here for more information or to register.  Have questions, contact Joel Wood at (518) 563-1000 or at joel@northcountrychamber.com.

Space is limited and registration does not guarantee a spot in the program. After registering, individuals will be contacted if they are selected to participate in the training. 

This training was made possible by funding support from the Northern Border Regional Commission and Workforce Development Institute and material/equipment loans/donations from Alstom.