Short-Term Programs at the Workforce and Economic Development Center
Academics
About the Workforce Center
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology’s Workforce and Economic Development Center offers short-term programs that prepare individuals for in-demand job opportunities. These programs are ideal for individuals looking for a career change, need skills for employment, or are looking to increase their skills to advance in their current job. Our instructors are experienced in their field, and provide a unique, hands-on curriculum. These programs can range from six-month training to single-day seminars, with trainings including weekly over a period of time or intensives for six weeks.
Six-Month Programs
Explore our six-month programs in Facility Maintenance Technology, Metals Fabrication & Welding, Industrial and Commercial HVAC, Industrial and Commercial Electro-Mechanical, Industrial and Commercial Plumbing, and IT Support Specialist.
Skill Up Fast
Our Skill Up Fast catalog includes a variety of technical and professional development courses. They could be one or two-day sessions or once a week for several weeks. These can be beneficial to expand the skillset of an employee or add a notch of experience to your career.
Production Welding
- Six-week training
- Average first-year base wage: $16-$19/hour
What do production welders do?
Professional welders work almost everywhere – automotive, aerospace & aviation industries; bridges & bikes; shipyards, shops & skyscrapers – wherever metal needs adhering, a welder is needed.