Industrial Career Training in Jacksonville

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Jacksonville is a major center of industrial and commercial activity, attracting major manufacturing employers like Georgia Pacific Corporation and Ring Power Corporation. Major industries in and around the city include automotive, aviation, machinery manufacturing, and utilities. With the number of manufacturing facilities in the area, Jacksonville also takes preparing its workforce very seriously, overseeing Jacksonville vocational training programs, adult education, and employee placement. Here are a few of the opportunities available in Jacksonville that you can prepare for in local career training programs.

Careers in Welding
Most types of industrial manufacturing require welding and other skilled trades, giving ample opportunity for Jacksonville welders. Automotive parts production, aircraft manufacture, aerospace, heavy equipment, electronics, sheet metal manufacturing, architectural and structural work, ship building, surgical instrument manufacturing, and more all require the construction and sometimes maintenance and repair work of welders. Within the field of welding, positions can include welders and cutters, inspectors and testers, and engineering technicians. Welding training programs teach students different welding techniques as well as essential construction skills.

Training in Electro-Mechanical Technologies & HVACR
HVACR is an important service in any developed area, but it is especially critical in manufacturing areas like Jacksonville. HVACR technicians are necessary for setting up cooling and air conditioning as well as heating systems. Ventilation systems are also a major component of industrial facilities to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for workers and products. HVACR programs teach students the fundamentals of electricity, types of HVACR systems, and installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills.

Ship Building Career Training
Jacksonville has the largest deepwater port in the South Atlantic, making it one of the most important shipping hubs in the US alongside New York. Being a port city, there are also a number of career opportunities in the shipyards around Jacksonville. Ship builders fabricate, assemble, and repair structural parts of a ship, including the plates, bulkheads, decks, and frames. They also fit the parts of a ship together using rigging and different tools before welding or riveting the different pieces together. Ship builders may also be responsible for fabricating structural parts or nonstandard components of a ship. Ship builder training programs teach students steel fabrication techniques, ship building welding techniques, and other skills related to ship layout and construction.

Vocational Training Programs in Jacksonville
Jacksonville vocational training programs can prepare you for a rewarding industrial career. For people who prefer to work with their hands and stay active on the job, Jacksonville has many career and career training opportunities that you can take advantage of. For more information about training for a career in welding, HVACR, or ship building, contact a TWS Jacksonville Admissions Representative.

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