TURN UP THE HEAT!!! Are you ready for a career in Welding and Metal Fabrication? Our NightHawks Adult Education Program, in collaboration with the MassHire North Shore Career Center, is offering an industry training session with credentials and career placement assistance. This class is for serious participants who want a job in the welding field.  

Due to the high number of applicants, all applicants will be scheduled, via email, for an in person interview at Essex Tech to determine program eligibilty.

The first six weeks of the class includes hands-on, welding theory, and OSHA 10 for Manufacturing. Students will be recommended to move forward based on performance and participation.

This course will include the basics of oxy-acetylene cutting, along with stick welding, most commonly done in industrial and commercial settings. Additionally, this course will include MIG and TIG welding. There is a  primary focus is on safety.  Other topics include identification of alloys, advantages and drawbacks of each welding type, and a general understanding of the welding arc. Students will be able to interpret and critique their own welds, making necessary adjustments to their machine or technique. The course will cover joints and positions and students will be working with mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum.

Students will learn basic terminology and techniques, including cutting steel with a torch and making bead welds with the most common types of stick welding.  Welding gloves and welding shield will be provided.  Cotton shirt and long pants and workboots are required for every class.  Certifications include OSHA-10 for Manfacturing, OSHA-10 for Construction, and HotWorks 

Essex Tech Training: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 4:00-8:00 pm - includes mandatory online class weekly.   

This class is for serious participants who want a job in the Welding field.  Attendance, employer engagement, job placement and career readiness work is required. 

Due to the high number of applicants, all applicants will be scheduled, via email, for an in person interview at Essex Tech to determine program eligibilty. 

Apply here for this opportunity to begin a career path to this exciting, lucrative, high-demand field!  Training and program costs are free as this program is grant funded for workforce development by the State of Massachusetts. Program Session Dates:

Session 1: Foundational Skills July 11 - August 17, 4:00 - 8:00 pm Tues., Wed. and Thurs.

Session 2: Higher Level Skills Training August 28 - December 16, 4:00 - 8:00 pm* Tues, Wed and Thurs.

*Session 2 participants must have completed Session 1 and be recommended to continue.

Are you ready for a career in the Electro Mechanical Assembly field? Our NightHawks Adult Education Program, in collaboration with the MassHire North Shore Career Center, is offering an industry training session with credentials included and career placement. 

Students will learn how to use assembly hand tools, print reading, measuring, torquing, micrometers, oscilloscopes, wire harnesses and termination types, crimping, pins, lugs, extractors, and connectors.  Basic electrical theory and lab: conductance of current/electrons flow in an electric circuit, continuity, temperature measurements, decibles, and electrostatics. Students will also learn basic soldering skills.

This class is for serious participants who want a job in the Electro Mecahnical field.  Attendance, employer engagement, job placement and career readiness work is required. 

Due to the high number of applicants, all applicants will be scheduled, via email, for an in person interview at Essex Tech to determine program eligibilty. 

The first four weeks of the class includes Foundational Math Skills and Relative Electronic Theory.

Session 1: Foundational Math and Theory August 1- August 24, Tues &Thurs 4:00 - 8:00 pm

Session 2: Higher Level Skills Training August 28 - December 16, Tues-Thurs 4:00 - 8:00 pm*

*Session 2 participants must have completed Session 1 and be recommended to continue.

Certifications will be online.

Apply here for this opportunity to begin a career path to this exciting, lucrative, high-demand field!   Training and program costs are free as this program is grant funded for workforce development by the State of Massachusetts.