NICEVILLE — The Central Gulf Industrial Alliance has recognized Northwest Florida State College’s welding program for excellence in training.
Through its program review and endorsement process, CGIA identifies and promotes industrial construction workforce development programs in the Central Gulf region that are training to industry standards.
CGIA’s process for training programs to become CGIA-endorsed programs consists of an on-site review conducted by CGIA staff and member company representatives, and an employer survey measuring industry confidence in a training provider's ability to meet workforce needs.
A consortium of industrial businesses and contractors spanning the Gulf Coast counties of Mississippi, Alabama and Northwest Florida gave the recommendation.
“We are excited to get this endorsement from CGIA, which is proof that the welding program at Northwest Florida State College is doing it right and following industry standards,” said Scottie Smith, lead welding instructor at the college.
“Our involvement with CGIA will help make more companies aware of our welding program and college and help increase the employment opportunities for the graduates of our welding program.”
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Business consortium endorses Northwest Florida State College welding program