Training Schedule and Fees
R.E.A.D.I. Workforce Training System, Inc. is a 501 C3 non profit corporation, Responding-to-Economic-Action-through-Dynamic-Innovation, designed to develop synergistic partnerships with business, industry, and education; community and government leaders; and concerned citizens addressing opportunities for local and regional ?just-in-time? professional and technical education to advance the economics of the region.  A complete list of training is listed below.
 
Summer 2009 Course at Hardin MT
 Arc Welding Class schedule is from June 8 - August 12, at Hardin High School. Registration deadline is June 1.  Cost is $850.00 This 60 hour course, is offored in the evenings from  6:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Monday and Wednesday evenings.  
The welding processes utilized in this course will be shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) commonly referred to as stick welding.   Common welding symbols and techniques leading to AWS (American Welding Society Certification) will also be covered.  The instructor will follow AWS guidelines and materials in teaching, which will enhance your ability to become certified, if so desired. It is not necessary that you desire to become certified to participate.   AWS certification is up to the individual student and they are responsible for the cost of becoming certified for their own needs.  An AWS certifying official may address the class and work with students to help them prepare welds for submission leading to certification.  Most employers will require that certification be done for specific types of welds and under their working conditions.  The course is open to anyone, however it is preferred that participants have some welding experience. 
Students will spend approximately 50 hours completing welding exercises with various electrodes, materials, and welding processes.  The remaining time will be spent on safety, demonstrations, guest presenters, video presentations and short lectures.
Summer 2009 Courses Belgrade
CDL Commercial Drivers License   Students can start the course immediately following registration and completion of Medical and Drug testing. The instruction is on-line.  On-line instruction requires that trainees be able to utilize Adobe Acrobat Reader, and E-mail. Completion of this class will get you a job immediately, in most cases. For costs please call 388-4177.
Fall 09 Pending Classes
Arc Welding Class will begin later September at Belgrade High School. This 60 hour course, is offored in the evenings from  6:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Monday and Wednesday evenings.   The welding processes utilized in this course will be shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) commonly referred to as stick welding and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) commonly referred to as MIG.   Common welding symbols and techniques leading to AWS (American Welding Society Certification) will also be covered.  The instructor will follow AWS guidelines and materials in teaching, which will enhance your ability to become certified, if so desired. It is not necessary that you desire to become certified to participate.   AWS certification is up to the individual student and they are responsible for the cost of becoming certified for their own needs.  An AWS certifying official may address the class and work with students to help them prepare welds for submission leading to certification.  Most employers will require that certification be done for specific types of welds and under their working conditions.  The course is open to anyone, however it is preferred that participants have some welding experience. 
Students will spend approximately 50 hours completing welding exercises with various electrodes, materials, and welding processes.  The remaining time will be spent on safety, demonstrations, guest presenters, video presentations and short lectures.
MIG & TIG Welding
  Class will begin later September at Belgrade High School.This 60 hour course, is offored in the evenings from  6:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Monday and Wednesday evenings. 
Learn basic or advanced welding techniques for mild steel, stainless steel and other steel alloys using GTAW and GMAW processes.  Develop an understanding of the gas metal arc and gas tungsten arc processes and the key variables affecting quality of welds.   Instruction will be modified to meet specific needs of enrollees. 
GTAW TIG Aluminum Welding: Beginning to intermediate welders   Class will begin later September at Belgrade High School. This 18-hour course for beginning to intermediate aluminum welders will be held on Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M..
Skills taught will be Aluminum TIG welding in all positions and safety precautions.   A minimum of four and maximum of six enrollees are required. 
 AutoCAD A 30 hour course using the latest versions of AutoCAD.  Students will learn to use the AutoCAD software to construct both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional objects and correctly dimension them. Applications to the construction trade will be presented.  Students will spend the majority of the course completing AutoCAD exercises using the program.  Typically the class will involve the instructor giving a short demonstration on the program followed by students completing various drawings.  A one year student license for the software ($180) can be purchased for use at home.
Architectural and Ornamental Metal Design     A 35 hour course, 6 hours of lab and 29 hours of classroom work,  designed to prepare individual to enter into the design part of the blacksmithing trade or to become self employed producing ornamental design projects from metal.  Major parts of the course will include safety, designing and sketching, heating and bending stock, estimating material costs, layout costs, finishing costs and labor costs, install products constructed, bidding projects, recognizing limitations of designs, development of customer relations, work with architects and builders, and develop a sales process.  Students will learn about the basic tools required to enter into the trade and how to build their own tools for certain designs.  Participants will spend six hours in a Blacksmith shop forming metal into a design created by the student. Examples of design projects include; hinges, curtain rod hangers, rails, drawer pulls, etc.  The remainder of the time will be spent in the classroom, developing those skills mentioned above. A minimum of 4 students and a maximum of 6 students are required for the course. 
Hospitality Skills Training This class is currently waiting for industry approval and support.  Please check back for registration deadline and class schedule.
This is a 50-hour course divided into the following areas in the Hospitality Industry:  Hospitality Careers; Professionalism; Guest Services; Room Division; Safety and Security; and a 240-hour paid internship at a Montana hotel and lodging facility.
Introduction to Mechanics  This class will be taught when sufficient enrollment is obtained.  Please call us to determine the status. Cost is $495.  The class will be held at Ford New Holland in Belgrade.  In this 40 hour course, trainees will learn the basic principles of electronics, hydraulics and mechanical systems in preparation for a career as a technician working on various types of automotive, agricultural and industrial equipment. Trainees should be available for immediate employment.  Enrollment is limited to 4 to 6 students.
Introduction to Residential Electrical Wiring  Class may be offored in the Fall of 09 at Park High School, Livingston.
A 18-hour course designed for those individuals who are interested in becoming an electrician, a construction worker that needs to make electrical connections, or home owner who wants to do their own electrical wiring under the inspection of an electrician. 


Registration form for all training except CDL


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CDl Application
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Registration Form
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Hardin Welding

Pricing Structure for Training Courses

AutoCAD $320.00
Arc Welding $720.00
Architectural and Ornamental Metal Design $525.00
Commercial Drivers License (call for cost)
Introduction to Residential Electrical Wiring $350.00
GTAW TIG Aluminum Welding $420.00
Hospitality Skill Training (to be announced)
MIG & TIG Welding $795.00
Introduction to Mechanics $495.00

 Registration Deadlines
AutoCAD To be announced (Enrollment 5 - 20)
Arc Welding To be announced (Enrollment 8 - 10 students)
Architectural and Ornamental Metal Design To be announced (Enrollment 4 - 6 students)
GTAW TIG Aluminum Welding To be announced (Enrollment 4 - 6 students)
Hospitality Skills Training Call for Information
Introduction to Residential Electrical Wiring To be announced (Enrollment 5-15 students)
Introduction to Mechanics Call for information (Enrollment 4 - 6 students)
Finance Options:

  •  Individual Employer sponsor

  •  Employer /co-sponsor

  •  Job Service Workforce Center

  •  Credit Card

  •  Bank financing

  •  First Security Bank , Belgrade 

  •  Valley Bank - Belgrade, (Joe Dehinden - phone 388-4283) 

  •  Stockman Bank ,Belgrade 

  •  Individual's personal bank


Contact READI today for Application Packet or download the appropriate application.

     READI Workforce Training System, Inc. PO Box 1140, Valley Professional Building, 201 West Madison Ave, Suite 201, Belgrade, MT, 59714-1140

(406)388-4177

readiworkforce@hotmail.com


  This page last updated 6/29/09