Manufacturing
Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts.
· Welding is used to construct and repair ships, automobiles, spacecraft, and thousands of other manufactured products, and to join beams when constructing bridges, buildings, and other structures.
· Starting salary for graduates is up to $60,000per year, in the East Texas area.
· Process Technology offers a unique opportunity that combines hands-on learning objectives with the use of state-of-the-art technical training.
· Process Technicians operate manufacturing facilities with cutting edge technology enabling them to control and enhance the quality of their product.
· An adventure can be found in the pine forests of Central Louisiana, high plains of West Texas, in a refinery on the Gulf Coast, or in an electric generation unit in the state of Mississippi.
Graduate Students will possess the ability to perform analytical skills for application in industry.
· Students will be prepared for industry and workforce.
· Students will be prepared for successful completion exams.
Career Possibilities
Chemical Manufacturing
Welding Entrepreneurship
Mining
Oil and Gas exploration, Production, Transportation, and Refining.
Power Generation
Water and Waste Water Treatment
Visit the Manufacturing website for further information.
Students are encouraged to join the SkillsUSA Club that meets regularly after-school and participates in several events.
