St. Charles Community College and Wentzville School District Welding Program

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Deadline to apply is Friday March 13, 2026.

Course Information: 

If accepted in the Welding Program, students will have the opportunity to earn high school credit, 12 college credit hours and industry-recognized credentials:

• OSHA-10 Card

• MSSC (Manufacturing Skill Standards Council)- Safety

• AWS (American Welding Society)- SMAW

Program Structure: 

• This is a one-semester course

• Students will attend class daily from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the SCC Welding Program, located next to Pearce Hall

• Students will earn 1.5 high school credits for successful completion of the program

Students must:

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (or be within close range)

  • Students slightly below a 2.5 GPA may be considered if they demonstrate an improving academic trend and are on track to graduate

• Be on track to graduate based on credit completion

• Be in good standing with WSD for the applicable school year

Attendance Expectations: 

• Students must have a 95% attendance rate at their home school

  • Extenuating circumstances will be considered

• Students must maintain a 95% attendance rate in the program

• If a student’s attendance falls to a point where they cannot mathematically average 95% attendance, the student will be removed from the program

Professional Conduct: 

Students are expected to demonstrate professional behavior at all times, including:

• Wearing appropriate attire and required safety equipment

• Appropriate and limited phone use during instructional time

• Respectful communication with instructors, staff, and peers

• Demonstrating teamwork, responsibility, and reliability

***Failure to meet professional expectations may result in removal from the program.

Transportation

• Students must be able to provide their own transportation to and from the SCC Welding Program daily

Space is Limited:

12 Welding students per semester- total 24 (Seniors ONLY)