Two members of our executive team -- Kristen Chamoun and Alyson Avoglia -- will be featured on WCRN AM 830's "All About the Valley Show" on Nov. 29. The show can be heard HERE
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Kristen and Alyson discussed all things TLC with Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Jeannie Hebert

Our first in a series of "TLC Spotlights" is a talented and popular instructor - Marc Vray.  

According to Marc, he reminds students that HVAC is a very broad category with many career avenues. He says, "An HVAC tech needs to be familiar with electrical, sheet metal, fluid mechanics, refrigeration and  plumbing fundamentals."

When Marc is not helping students launch HVAC careers, he enjoys gardening, music long board skating and skiing 

We are happy to announce that Christina Mullen has joined the TLC team in the role of financial aid administrator. 

In this position, Christina will advise students on the financial aid process and provide information on available programs, procedures, and eligibility.

Welcome Christina!

New classes starting August 8th!
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• HVACR
• Welding
• Power Plant / Steam Engineering

Don’t Miss Our Open House on July 7, 20222 at our Oxford campus: 11 Buffum Dam Rd, Oxford, MA 01540

Come tour the facility and learn more about our programs in HVACR, welding and steam engineering. Staff and instructors will be onsite to answer your questions and tell you more about:

*Program offerings
*Financial aid/ payment options
*Job placement assistance
*Resources from MassHire & VA
*Scheduling - Day and Evening classes

RSVP: Please contact alyson@techlearningcenter.com or call (508) 987-1852 to register. 

Technology Learning Center of Oxford, MA welcomes Alyson Avoglia as the company’s Director of Admissions and Community Relations. 

Alyson holds a B.S. in mathematics from Bentley University and has extensive prior experience in the financial services industry. More recently, Alyson has worked in higher education and grants administration, and is an adult education math instructor. 
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Alyson is excited to contribute to the growth of Technology Learning Center through outreach with local high schools, businesses and community organizations.

Since 2001, Technology Learning Center as established itself one of the leading trade schools for aspiring pipefitting professionals.  

With pipefitting careers in high demand, you may be interested in the profession, but not be fully aware what exactly what a professional pipefitter does on a day-to-day basis.  With that in mind, here is an overview of this profession that, according to the US department of Labor, is expected to grow in demand at the rate of 14% annually through the year 2025. 

In short, pipefitters start with a blueprint and make it a reality. These craftsmen are responsible for every aspect of the installation and maintenance of piping systems. 

Pipefitters fitters work with metals such as carbon and stainless steel, as well as other alloy metals. These metals are shaped through welding and bending to fit specifications for industrial use. Fitters are involved in the process from planning to installation, and will work with tools such as levels, grinders, dies, and welding torches.

A steamfitter will typically create a sketch or a blueprint of a pipe installation, or be called upon to interpret existing blueprints. During this process, the fitter is also responsible for selecting the type and size of the pipe, as well as determining other related materials and equipment that are required for the project. From there, the fitter will manipulate metal to form the pipes according to specifications.

Types of manipulation that a pipefitter will perform on pipes and metal include but are not limited to:
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• Threading
• Grinding
• Welding
• Cutting
• Rigging
• Brazing
• Soldering
• Bending

When the pipes are ready, the fitter will transport them on location and install them. The installation is very important and workers must take care to avoid obstructions and also interference with work currently going on in the building. After installation is complete, several tests are performed to check for any leaks, support issues, and performance against high-pressure environments.

​Adjustments are made to ensure the system will run smoothly until the next maintenance, which is usually performed by a steamfitter. They can also be called upon to repair existing systems or replace pipes as needed.

TLC Trade School helps Daniel Hurlock prepare for job interviews in the HVAC industry. Daniel applied the tools, knowledge and education he learned at TLC Trade School to convince prospective employers he was the best person for the job.

"It was within a few weeks after applying I had more than one job offer."  

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

TLC Trade School President Tony Chamoun announced today that TLC will begin offering Welding Technology courses at TLC's Oxford, MA campus, beginning in September 2020. 

According to Mr. Chamoun, "Welding career are in high demand and we have a unique ability to deliver the type of education a student needs to achieve success in this career. TLC has traditionally specialized in courses that are closely related to welding -- especially pipefitting and steam fitting -- and many of our instructors are already well-versed in the welding discipline."  Chamoun continued: " We have built a welding-specific addition to our Oxford, MA campus that includes eight welding stations. We can confidently say that we have the most comprehensive welding technology program in Central New England.