By: Mary Perren, WKVI
Published: August 14th, 2014
Starke County high school students wishing to pursue a
career in either welding or automotive technology can get a head start on doing
so without leaving home. The Starke County Initiative for Lifelong Learning
offers courses in both fields of study to high school juniors and seniors.
Participants in the vocational welding technology program learn about various
types of welding as well as how to read blueprints, handle tools and do the job
safely. They also get ample hands-on experience and receive both high school
and college credit for their participation in the program. The tuition cost is
covered by their school corporation, but the students are responsible for their
book rental and welding kit.
SCILL also offers a vocational automotive technology
program. It’s also a two-year course of study for area high school juniors and
seniors who attend classes at their school for half a day and spend the rest of
their time at SCILL. They get hands-on instruction in brakes, electrical
systems, engine performance, suspension and steering, automatic and manual
transmissions, vehicle heating and air conditioning and engine repair.
Students interested in enrolling in the SCILL Vocational
Welding Technology Program or Vocational Automotive Technology Program can
contact their high school guidance counselor, the SCILL Center or use the
online application available at www.scill.biz or www.ncavc.info. Participating
students will also have opportunities to intern with local businesses as part
of the program.
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