Welding and Joining Technology
- Appalachian
- Paulding
- Bartow County College and Career Academy
- Shielding metal arc, oxyacetylene, tungsten inert gas, plasma arc cutting
- Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Welder
- Welding machine operator
Welding and Joining Technology
Gain the skills you need for a career in the welding industry, a high-demand career field. This program features a world-class welding lab with a curriculum that matches industry expectations.
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Meet Mr. Cole
John Cole – Instructor | Welding and Joining Technology
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Paulding
Will Cole
Appalachian
Callahan Roberson
Zachary Martin
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