Northwest Florida State College welding program expands with new evening option

Northwest Florida State College’s first welding class received their Occupational Safety & Health Administration 10 safety cards this week. The students completed 10 hours of OSHA training from instructor Scottie Smith. Pictured back row, from left, are Lindsey Irvine, Erik McClatchey, Brian Mitchell, Rollin Greene, Austin Berry and Smith. Front row: Trey Schubert, Shane Wiley, Cory Johnt and Bruce McNair. The college is adding an evening option for those interested in welding.

NICEVILLE — Northwest Florida State College has added an evening course for those interested in welding.

The Applied Welding Technologies night program, which begins this fall on the Niceville campus, is now accepting applications.

Classes are 3-10 p.m. Monday through Friday. Limited spots are available, and applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

The college launched its Applied Welding Technologies program last fall to meet the demand for high-skill, high-wage jobs in Northwest Florida.

The program is accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research. NWF welding students can earn nationally recognized NCCER certification.

Interested students can complete the application for admission on the college website.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Northwest Florida State College welding program expands with new evening option