Integrated Education and Training (IET)
Welding IET
Start Your Welding Career—Designed for Non-Native English Speakers, Immigrants, and Refugees
The IET Program at Portland Community College is your gateway to a rewarding career in welding. This specialized program is tailored to help non-native English speakers, immigrants, and refugees gain the skills needed for success in the welding industry.
What You’ll Gain:
- Job-Ready Skills: Prepare for an entry-level position in welding.
- Certification: Earn a PCC Wire Welding Career Pathways Certificate.
- Language Proficiency: Develop the English language skills essential for the workplace and job search.
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in the Portland metro area earn an average annual salary of $57,611 (source: qualityinfo.org).
Fall 2024 Program Details:
- Dates: September 23, 2024 – March 20, 2025 (Fall Term 2024)
- Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Location: PCC Rock Creek Campus, in-person classes
Support Services:
- Individualized Coaching: Receive one-on-one support through PCC’s Career Pathways & STEP program.
- Job Search Assistance: Get help finding your first job in the welding industry.
- Tuition Assistance: Scholarships and financial aid are available to those who qualify.
Eligibility Requirements:
- ESOL Placement: Intermediate ESOL placement at PCC is required.
- Language of Instruction: Classes are conducted in English.
- Limited Space: Priority is given to underserved and underrepresented students.
Take the Next Step:
For more information or to apply, please contact us at cp@pcc.edu or call 971-722-6218.
Student Success Story:
Read about Welding IET Alumni experiences on our News & Updates page.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online (USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form), from any USDA office, by calling (833) 620-1071, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to:
- mail:
Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
1320 Braddock Place, Room 334
Alexandria, VA 22314; or - fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or - email:
FNSCIVILRIGHTSCOMPLAINTS@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.