JWCC and Workforce Innovation Board of Western Illinois Hosting an Open House for Accelerated Welding Program February 8

JWCC main campus building
February 6, 2023

JWCC and Workforce Innovation Board of Western Illinois Hosting an Open House for Accelerated Welding Program February 8

Earn your Welding Certificate in a little as 14 weeks!

John Wood Community College will host an open house on Wednesday, February 8, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at JWCC’s Workforce Development Center, 2710 North 42nd Street, Quincy. The open house is free and is for anyone interested in getting started with welding.

This accelerated welding program is two weeks shorter than the standard time frame. Individuals will earn their welding certificate in 14 weeks and be job ready. Qualified individuals will receive funding for tuition, mileage, welding kits, books and internships paid for through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA) Act.

Evening classes begin February 13 at 4:30 p.m. for WIOA qualified applications only. For more information, please contact Kathryn McDaniel with Two Rivers Regional Council Workforce Development at (217) 718-6359 or email kmcdaniel@trrcopo.org.

John Wood Community College is the educational link between business and community. JWCC collaboratively creates innovative and relevant academic and training programs with business leaders to educate young people and the workforce for today's needs and tomorrow's opportunities. JWCC has centers in Quincy, Pittsfield, Baylis and Mt. Sterling, Illinois. Programs include a comprehensive baccalaureate transfer curriculum, customized business training, career/technical degrees, certificates, and personal enrichment courses.