Events and Testing
Employer Workshop
Presented by Tresha Moreland and Dawn Feiler
In today's post-pandemic landscape, traditional recruitment and retention approaches no longer work, leading to prolonged vacancies, increased hiring costs, and low morale. To thrive, leaders must embrace innovation and adapt to evolving trends.
This high-intensity workshop equips employers with the tools to break free from outdated methods, fostering innovation that not only meets consumer needs but also propels businesses forward.
Course Benefits:
- Understand what forces are influencing your ability to recruit and retain talent
- Build a smart retention and recruitment plan that will enable your business to navigate this new era
- Walk away with an actionable plan to put to work right away
Dates: June 20 and June 27
This workshop is presented over two days a week apart to all time for reflection and planning between sessions.
Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Location: WDTC Pennington County Room
Investment: $900 per person
Early Bird Discount: $810 per person (must register by 3 pm on May 31)
AWS Certified Welder Program
Western Dakota Technical College is now an AWS Accredited Test Facility. This accreditation allows WDTC to administer qualification testing to comply with the AWS Certified Welder Program.
To become an AWS Certified Welder, the qualification tests must be administered by an AWS ATF.
To become and AWS ATF, the facility must create and comply with a quality assurance program, which meets the high standards of quality as set forth by the AWS. This includes quality controls for base metals and consumables, welding and test equipment, personnel, welding procedures, and the testing processes.
All full time students enrolled in the WDTC Welding and Fabrication program take welder qualification tests, and may earn AWS Welder Certifications as a part of the curriculum. WDTC is also offering welder qualification testing to outside applicants.
