News and Updates from Technology Learning Center in Oxford, MA

Due to Covid-19, TLC to Reopen on June 15

6/1/2020

At this time, trade schools are not part of phase 1 reopening as defined by Governor Baker.

Therefore, we have designed instructor-led virtual labs with our virtual and online course material. For courses that require lab work, each student will have their own log in to the virtual lab. We will be ready to launch the new system when our "April" classes begin on June 15.

We will be in touch before that time to assign login information and instructions. Please stay tuned and call us at 508-987-1852 if you have any questions.

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Video: Welding Instruction - Preparing for the Exam

3/30/2020

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Video: Welding Technology Classes -- Hands-On Training and Instruction.

3/13/2020

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TLC Specializes in quality instruction combined with hands-on training. Learn more about our welding program

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Video: TLC Welding Instructor Gary Watts Discusses TLC Welding Program

3/5/2020

TLC Welding Classes beginning soon -- see details here

TLC Announces Welding Technology WT103 Classes Starting Soon!

2/27/2020

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Welders are in high demand in industries ranging from automotive fabrication and motorsports to aerospace, energy and manufacturing, and are particularly in demand for major infrastructure projects including bridges, highways, office buildings, schools, pipelines, power plants, refineries and even spacecraft. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that there will be more than 488,000 job openings for welders by the year 2028.

About the Program

Combines: WELD01 Fundamentals of Welding, WELD02 Gas and Arc Welding Theory, WELD02L Gas and Arc Welding Lab, WELD03 Technical Blueprint Reading, WELD04 MIG Welding Theory, WELD04L MIG, GMAW, and FCAW Welding Lab, WELD05 TIG Welding, WELD06 Pipe Welding, WELD06L Pipe Welding Lab, WELD07 Manufacturing and Repair Techniques

Objective: This program covers general tasks performed by welders; including safety procedures applied during welding and cutting operations. Students will learn to read and interpret welding symbols provided from construction drawings. This program will provide students with the necessary tools to safely set up and operate oxygen and acetylene torches, preheat and torch cut steel, and learn the basics of welding metals by fusion and adding filler metal, along with hand eye coordination and good puddle control. Students will be able to apply skills learned to both construction and manufacturing industries. This program will cover Gas and Arc Welding Theory as well as Technical Blueprint Reading. Students will be able to understand both theories of MIG, TIG, GMAW, and FCAW welding. This program will cover Pipe welding as well as manufacturing and repair techniques.

Course Contact Hours: 800 Clock Hours
Schedule: Day, Full Time – 9:30 am - 2:00 pm – 40 Weeks

Level of Employment: Student qualifies for a Welding Technician position

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TLC Trade School Success: Tom Belsito

6/5/2018

Great to see TLC grad Tom Belsito having so much success in his career after graduating.
According to Tom: "Since graduating from TLC I've nearly doubled my salary from my previous job.

The teachers at TLC were outstanding and the ability to learn in a hands-on environment was great.

I would highly recommend TLC to anyone looking to make a career change and learn a valuable trade."

TLC Trade School Success: John Surprenant

5/31/2018

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TLC HVAC Trade School Testimonial - John Surprenant

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Tuition vs. Salary

3/20/2018

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As many college students get ready for their fall semesters to begin, they are left with the daunting prices of tuition that continue to climb every year. With the rise of college degrees among Americans, young students graduating from high school feel their only option is to continue their education by going to a public or private university and by doing so they are simultaneously taking on hefty tuition fees.

In most cases fees are paid for through student learns, which, in turn, are leaving them graduating with debt that far exceeds their “young professional” paycheck.

What seems to be a continuous rise in tuition fees leaves you wondering what other options do these young students have as they go into the next phase of their lives?

An option often overlooked is trade schools. Trade schools offer a variety of options geared to meet the demands of the professional market seeking skilled workers.

Individuals who enter these fields have a median starting entry pay of $60,000 while others studying liberal arts and communications at large-scale universities have an entry pay of $30,000-$40,000.

Tuition costs and median entry-level pay per profession leaves many young students wondering if going to a public or private university is still what was once seen as an investment.

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What You Should Know About Starting an HVAC Career

3/5/2018

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A career that serves a need never goes out of style and offers job security even in the toughest of times. It would be hard to argue that the need for heating and air conditioning will ever go away. I've been involved in the trades for 15 years and know by experience that you can take away many luxuries from people but when the A/C goes down or the heat is out, people want it back NOW!

Here is a great article from Tough Nickel that covers the fundamentals of a career in HVAC.

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A Great Career Opportunity at TLC!

2/27/2018

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Technology Learning Center, a career school serving the community since 2001, is actively searching for a motivated individual to work in our Admissions Department. The suitable candidate will work in our Oxford location and report directly to the school director.

The Admission Representative will assume field and in-house responsibilities in sales, recruitment, and job placement of students in the fields of HVACR, Power Generation, Renewable Energy, and Facility Operations and Maintenance.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated sales person with a degree in marketing or a related field and will have at least three years of experience in a similar position.

We offer a competitive compensation package including profit sharing, mileage reimbursement and an opportunity for advancement.

Job Type: Full-time

Click Here To Apply

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