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• MT student welders, carpenters put to the test

  March 26, 2012 8:02 AM

  GREAT FALLS- Teens studying the trades industry had a chance to put their skills to the test in Great Falls on Friday ahead of an upcoming state competition. High school students will compete against their peers in carpentry and/or welding during the third annual Regional Skills USA competition. ... more »

• Energy boom boosts demand in MT welding industry Play Video

  January 26, 2012 9:45 PM

  BILLINGS - Eastern Montana's energy boom is benefiting the state with thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in new tax revenues. MSU-Billings College of Technology welding instructor, Bob Blackwell says that there's a growing demand for qualified welders. "What I'm seeing is actually a tremendous growth in... more »

• Not just men use FVCC welding program Play Video

  May 6, 2011 5:52 PM

  LIBBY- The Lincoln County branch of Flathead Valley Community College is into the second semester of a new welding certification program that could help lower unemployment, and there's one student that's traded in her desk and filing cabinet for a welding helmet and gloves. There are 15 students at... more »

• UM-Helena airport campus holds open house Play Video

  March 30, 2011 8:51 AM

  HELENA- The UM-Helena airport campus is nearing completion and the public was invited during an open house on Tuesday to come see the newly remodeled mechanics shop and addition to the welding department. State of the art welding equipment was also on display by the program's sponsor and students... more »

• Next session of FVCC Libby welding program to start

  March 29, 2011 9:04 AM

  LIBBY- Welding students at the Flathead Valley Community College campus in Libby are finishing up their final weeks of training before entering the workforce. Stinger Welding has committed to hiring 18 students that meet the welding qualifications and ultimately, the company will need a work force of about 160... more »

• FVCC Libby welding program sees success

  March 4, 2011 5:53 PM

  LIBBY- The local Flathead Valley Community College branch is reporting that they've had a successful 10 weeks of welder training with five out of 20 positions are already filled. Stinger Welding is a bridge manufacturer needs 160 welders to work at their Libby facility which is currently under construction.... more »

• FVCC offering opportunities for experienced welders

  January 25, 2011 7:50 PM

  KALISPELL - The Continuing Education Center at Flathead Valley Community College is offering up some opportunities for experienced welders to become certified through the American Welding Society. The center is offering a three-day program to help experienced welders increase their employment opportunities by achieving the certification. College officials say those... more »

• FVCC offering welding courses Play Video

  January 24, 2011 8:51 AM

  LIBBY - Flathead Valley Community College students will get a chance to become certified welders this semester thanks to a new 20 week program. Students will start classes on Tuesday in a trailer that was converted into a welding classroom. The trailer will be used to train Lincoln County... more »