Industrial Arts Institute
Northern Michigan’s Premier
Welding School
SPARK AN INTEREST IN WELDING COURSE OFFERINGS COMPREHENSIVE INDUSTRIAL WELDING (CIW) STRUCTURAL PLATE & PIPE WELDING
This course provides students with 760 clock hours of real world, project–based training focused on practical theory and hands-on training in a state-of-the art fully equipped welding facility. CIW Students will have the opportunity to earn numerous AWS QC7 Certifications in D1.1 & ASME – all welding positions w Shielded Metal Arc Welding – carbon steel w Gas Metal Arc Welding - carbon steel, aluminum w Flux Cored Arc Welding – carbon steel w Gas Tungsten Arc Welding- carbon steel, stainless steel & aluminum Advanced Technologies such as welding automation and CNC plasma operations are available to students interested in these areas.
BASIC WELDING
FUNDAMENTALS OF WELDING This course provides instruction that will provide students an opportunity to develop knowledge and skill application in various welding processes.
ORNAMENTAL WELDING COURSES
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED ORNAMENTAL WELDING & PLASMA CUTTING This course offers several levels of training & Instruction in the introduction to ornamental welding, plasma cutting, metal art design, lay-out, welding project planning, fabrication & finishing techniques.
MACHINIST COURSE LEVEL I
This course covers Workbench & Layout, Measurement, Materials & Safety, Drill Press I, Milling I, and Lathe Operations I. Students can achieve up to 3- National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Level I Machinist credentials including Drill Press Skills I, Manual Milling Skills I and Lathe Operations I.
CORPORATE TRAINING PROGRAMS Customized Welder Training & Qualifying courses working directly with the manufacturing client to assess the specific processes and qualifications required by the company.
DISCOVER
Northeast Michigan While you attend Industrial Arts Institute you have the opportunity to experience the pure beauty of Northern Michigan. Where ever you go, you can find adventure waiting for you. Here are just a few options the local areas have to offer. w Surrounded by beautiful lakes w Fishing/Ice Fishing w Hiking Adventures w Hunting w Mushroom and Berry Picking w Golf and Disc Golf w Bowling Leagues w Snowmobiling w Skiing and Snowboarding w Onaway Speedway w Kayaking/Canoeing w Biking w Camping
WELDING IS A DYNAMIC INDUSTRY WITH A
Big Future
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, welders can generate anywhere between $15.00 and $24.94 an hour. The median wage for a welder is $17.45. The number of job prospects is expected to increase by six percent over the course of the next seven years.
TALENT ON DISPLAY
IAI WELDERS CAN “WALK THE WALK�
As part of the Welding curriculum and employment placement services, IAI incorporates a TALENT EXPO, where students can highlight their skills, talents, and commitment to the welding profession to potential employers. Students completing this CIW course can expect to be able to move immediately into the Welding/Metal Fabrication Industry as an entry-level welder with numerous opportunities throughout the state and outside of the state.
VETERAN APPROVED TRAINING FACILITY Position yourself for success with a career in the growing, in-demand field of manufacturing. You can apply your VA Education Benefits to cover tuition costs for the Industrial Arts Institute Comprehensive Industrial Welding program.
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS Industrial Arts Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN’S PREMIER WELDING SCHOOL
Why choose IAI? The Industrial Arts Institute, licensed by the State of Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs and a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, specializes in preparing graduates for rewarding professional careers in the welding industry. Ninety percent of our alumni enter employment immediately following their training at IAI. The Industrial Arts Institute Complex is a single-story building totaling 47,408 square feet with multiple classrooms within 25,752 square foot of common area and a state-of-the art welding laboratory totaling over 26,000 square feet with 44 fully equipped welding booths. Our Accredited Testing Facility (ATF) designation through the American Welding Society (AWS) allows the Industrial Arts Institute to perform welder qualification and ATF assessment testing for students & companies across the country. Our ATF program is audited by the AWS to meet established criteria to test and certify welders according to the very highest standards of the AWS. (AWS - Accredited Testing Facility logo.)
Mission Statement Develop individual assets with time honored training and connect talent with industry.
Philosophy Learning is a lifelong process of gaining new skills, excelling in current skill level, and expanding on one’s talent. Learning not only comes from determination within, but also engages mentors, the community and the environment in which students can thrive in. The Industrial Arts Institute (IAI) provides students with the foundation to aim for, create, and build a future. The school offers American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Educators/Inspectors, the latest state-of-the art equipment, an (AWS) certified Accredited Testing Facility and most importantly a skillset that allows graduates to excel in a career in welding and fabricating.
HOW CAN I PAY FOR MY TRAINING AT IAI? IS IT WORTH IT? Is it worth it? Is a personal question, but cohort after cohort, with ninety percent of our alumni entering employment immediately following their training at IAI, more than 100 IAI alumni and their families keep answering,
“Yes!”
Professional Trades education/training is an investment, not only of money but of time and resources. Before making your decision on whether to attend, you must determine the benefits and answer the question, Is it worth it?” The Industrial Arts Institute Welding program is more affordable than you may think! We know tuition is a factor in selecting a professional Trades school and we continue to keep tuition as low as possible and provide students with several opportunities for grants, scholarships and low interest student lending programs. As our mission statement indicates, we develop individual talent with time honored training practices and connect talent with industry. Working cooperatively with a common vision of inspiring a noble workforce, we will ensure you have the resources to further your education, prepare you for the workforce and leave the Institute with skills, knowledge, and networks within the industry.
IAI is very pleased to provide a unique opportunity to IAI students enrolled into the CIW program called NOBLE PATH. This is a low-interest, private student lending program developed by our contributors to provide tuition support to our students because they believe in our vision to build a skilled trade workforce utilizing a new education model standard that develops students with time honored training and connects talent with industry. w 3.5% low interest rate w Five, Four & Three year repayment plans Visit our website at www.iaiworks.com to learn more about our school, course schedule, housing, financing options and to program applications.
Industrial Arts Institute
(989) 733-4369 P.O. Box 241-20902 Washington Ave. Onaway, Michigan 49765 www.iaiworks.com