Welding Program

The welding program at Laney College prepares students for careers as welding engineers, manufacturing engineers, application engineers, sales engineers, and project engineer or manager. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Program course include: arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding process and heat treating, structural design, safety, and codes and standards. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer welding program.

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Laney College

44646 N 10th St W, Lancaster, CA

Laney College, located in Oakland, California, was established in 1953. The school is one of four community colleges that comprise the Peralta Community College District which serves northern Alameda County. Of these schools, Laney is the largest, enrolling over 12,000 dollars per year. The school is located near the Lake Merritt Bart, allowing access to the school from a variety of locations throughout the Bay Area. The school offers a variety of services and facilities, allowing students to explore a variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities. The school is an active member of the community, assisting in social, cultural, and economic development assistance, including the adoption and implementation of new programs to better reflect the needs of the community. Laney College is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Academics

Laney College offers technical and career or academic programs resulting in associate degrees or certificates. Technical and career programs provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. These students will learn to operate as professionals, having earned practical experience alongside their classroom education. Academic programs complete the first two years of a four year education at a low cost and allow for transfer to a four year institution upon completion. Additional courses are available for adult and continuing education programs, allowing individuals interested in returning to school to return with ease.

Programs offered include:

• Anthropology
• Sociology
• Cosmetology
• Psychology
• Accounting

Admissions and Financial Aid

As a public two year institution Laney College utilizes an open enrollment policy in regards to admissions, where any high school graduate or GED holder may enroll. In conjunction with their application, students should supply all pertinent documents and transcripts and are required to take a placement exam. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students in need of aid should complete and submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine eligibility and awards. The financial aid office is open to students in need of assistance, including help with application process and possible scholarships. Each scholarship may require a separate application and require certain criterion in order to be considered. Awards are distributed based on the scholarships mission, often for reason other than need.

Athletics

Laney College participates in a number of intercollegiate sports. Such programs offer a healthy competitive environment that allows for students to root for their school. Such programs assist in the development of relevant skills that are useful in a student's academic and professional careers. These skills include discipline, teamwork, analytical thinking, and healthy living habits. Students interested in participating in an athletic program should visit the athletic department.

Athletic programs offered:

• Basketball
• Football
• Baseball
• Swimming and Diving
• Women's Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Water Polo

Clubs and Organizations

Clubs and organizations assist students by offering a location for individuals with similar interests to meet. Such clubs allow for the development of social skills and often have bonds form between students that extend beyond the campus, often beyond graduation. Clubs and organizations tend to have activities planned throughout the year, participating in competitions or fundraisers, or promote social awareness of a particular cause. Students interested in participating in a club may look through the student directory and inquire about meeting times.

Clubs and organizations at Laney College include:

• Breakdancing Club
• Design Club
• Green Vision
• Social Media Club
• Living Strong

In addition, students are invited to participate in student government. Student government considers issues and helps implement policies to better the lives of students on campus b y relaying concerns and trends to the administration.

Students Enrolled in the Welding Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Laney College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters

Description

Use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, welders, cutters, and welder fitters employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.6% from 2014 to 2024

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Description

Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -18.0% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).