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Weather Watch: No Jan. 31 Activities

We are closely monitoring the next round of winter weather expected this weekend for our area. Based on the forecast and after consulting with local emergency teams, all extra-curricular activities for Saturday, Jan. 31, have been canceled.

Any decision concerning our Monday school schedule will be shared with families no later than Sunday evening through email/text messages, our websites, social media, and local media stations. If you are not receiving our direct messages, please check your contact information in the Parent Portal.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to navigate through our weather challenges.

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  • The SIMS Academy of Innovation & Technology logo features green text on a white background. Classes Available at Sims Academy and Lanier Technical College Barrow, Dawson, and Hall Campuses The Lanier Technical College logo features the name and a stylized graphic.

     

    WELDING TECHNOLOGY

    Sims Academy students are able to build a strong foundation for their welding careers through our dual enrollment partnership with Lanier Technical College. In this program, highly qualified instructors from Lanier Technical College teach students in the Career and Technical Education programs available to students through Sims Academy.

    If it’s made of metal – it can be welded. From cars to planes and bridges to buildings, welding keeps our economy moving. It’s the backbone of our world. Every industry depends on it. If you like to work with your hands and are seeking a unique sense of community, then welding may be for you. It’s both an art and a science. From basic fabrication to advanced robotics, modern welders blend trade skills with technology to work smarter, not just harder.

    The skills you’ll learn as a welder are also portable and recession-resistant. There are countless opportunities in a variety of industries that lead to lucrative and rewarding careers. Because welding is an essential component in so many industries and art forms, the demand for welders is at an all-time high. This means that the choice to specialize is yours.

    The skills you develop as a welder can lead you down several paths. Are you ready to take your first step?

    CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

    This program prepares graduates to receive two Technical Certificates of Credit (TCCs) from Lanier Technical College, which qualify them to work as welders:

    • Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder
    • Gas Metal Arc Welder

    These courses will also provide students with a jumpstart to their future diploma or degree-level studies.

    COURSES

    A graduation plan is available below. For specific information about how you can complete this program, please contact Sims Academy.

     

    Fall Semester

    Spring Semester

    Year 1

    WELD 1000

    Intro to Welding Technology

    WELD 1010

    Oxyfuel & Plasma Cutting

    WELD 1040

    Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welding

    WELD 1090

    Gas Metal Arc Welding

     

    RESOURCES

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SkillsUSA is the Career & Technical Student Organization for Construction. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel. Students can compete regionally, state and nationally in events such as: Carpentry, Masonry, Plumbing, Woodworking Display, and much more. Georgia SkillsUSA | National SkillsUSA

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