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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.
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Fall 2008 Courses
AutoCAD Class starts September 23 and completes on October 30 at Belgrade High school. The class period is 6:30 to 9:00 P.M. Tuesday and Thursday. Registration deadline is September 15. Cost is $295.00.
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.
Finished Carpentry This two day class is September 19 -20 at a Habitat for Humanity home in Bozeman. Registration deadline is September 15. Cost is $195.00.
Twelve hours of instruction on installing doors and trim from a Master Finish Carpenter. All training is hands on at a Habitat for Humanity home in Gallatin Valley. Employers can take a tax deduction for enrollment fee and the donation of labor.
Arc Welding Class schedule is from October 6 - December 15 at Belgrade High School. Registration deadline is September 29. Cost is $695.00 This 60 hour course, is offored in the evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 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. Students will also learn to use the plasma arc cutting torches. 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 45 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.
GTAW TIG Aluminum welding: Beginning to intermediate welders Class will be conducted November 4 - 18 at Belgrade High School. Registration deadline is October 29. Cost is $315.00. This 15-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.
Architectural and Ornamental Metal Design Class is scheduled September 23 - October 30 at Belgrade High School, Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 - 9:00 PM, . Cost is $525.00. Registration deadline is September 8th. 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.
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, Microsoft Word and E-mail. Completion of this class will get you a job immediately, in most cases. For costs please call 388-4177.
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.
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Pricing Structure for Training Courses
AutoCAD $295.00
AutoCAD Refresher $195.00
Finish Carpentry $199.00
Arc Welding $695.00
GTAW TIG Aluminum Welding $315.00
Architectural and Ornamental Metal Design $525.00
Commercial Drivers License (call for cost)
Introduction to Mechanics $495.00
Registration Deadlines
AutoCAD September 15 (Enrollment 5 - 20)
AutoCAD Refresher To be determined (Enrollment 6 - 20 students)
Finish Carpentry Class September 15 (Enrollment 4 - 6 students)
Arc Welding September 29 (Enrollment 8 - 10 students)
GTAW TIG Aluminum Welding October 29 (Enrollment 4 - 6 students)
Architectural and Ornamental Metal Design September 8 (Enrollment 4 - 6 students)
Introduction to Mechanics Call for information (Enrollment 4 - 6 students)
Finance Options:
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Individual Employer sponsor
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Employer /co-sponsor
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Bozeman Job Service
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Credit Card
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Bank financing
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First Security Bank , Belgrade
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Valley Bank - Belgrade, (Joe Dehinden - phone 388-4283)
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Stockman Bank ,Belgrade
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Individual's personal bank
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| This page last updated 8/18/08
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