WELDER, COMBINATION - Southeast Polk High School has partnered with John Deere and the United States Department Of Labor Office of Apprenticeship to sponsor our registered Welder, Combination Apprenticeship Program. Students in this program will earn while they learn. Apprentices will take courses at Southeast Polk and gain on the job experience.  Students will be employed part time by the John Deere and will need to have room in their scheduled for study hall release.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Student must be 16 years of age or older 

• Senior standing 

• Student must have their own transportation

• Must be a registered high school student 

• GPA and attendance will be considered 

• Student must be hired by our business partner

• Students must have taken or enrolled in the following SEP courses:

  • Geometry

  • CAD Drafting I

  • Welding Processes

  • Advanced Welding Processes

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• 2 Year Program

• Students can begin Senior year

• 337.5 Hours of Curriculum Work

• $23.69/hour at completion of the 1 year program

• No Cost to the student