has 30 years of structural welding and fabrication experience, which he brings to his role as Welding instructor at Woodstock Job Corps Center. Gino worked as an industrial and residential business owner and has experience in several supervisorial roles. He holds certifications from OSHA, American Welding Society, American Society of Mechanical Engineering and more. Gino studied at Milton Peters College and Florida Institute of Technology, and now loves teaching students how to work to the best of their ability.
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.
