A unique aspect of Premier High School is our Career and Technical Education (CTE) options. Through these options, students receive job training, have opportunities to participate in paid or unpaid internships, receive industry-recognized certifications, and begin meaningful careers after high school. In honor of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, we talked to our Premier High Schools – El Paso (Eastpointe), San Juan, and Weslaco about their CTE offering in welding.
Sun City Welding Academy partners with our Premier High School welding students in El Paso, Texas.
Through partnerships with local welding schools, the campus Welding program students learn the basics of various welding techniques, including stick welding, Flux-Core, TIG, and MIG, while also learning to interpret weld drawings, project management, and flame and plasma cutting. Students work in fully-equipped welding booths with Flextec 500X welding machines and plenty of metal to weld. During the program, students receive hands-on experience, including participation in welding competitions and special projects. Upon completion, program participants can receive an industry-recognized certification.
“CTE programs like this one provide great opportunities for students to build a solid foundation for their future careers,” said Premier High School – El Paso (Eastpointe) Campus Director Osvaldo Morales. “We want to teach our students that they can have a thriving career by learning a trade like welding, earning a college degree, or even both.”
Why Career and Technical Education (CTE)? Students can begin training for a career while earning their diploma at Premier High School. CTE gives students the skills and training to further their education and pursue meaningful careers in high-demand professions.
Find a Premier High School campus near you to learn about CTE options. For more information or to apply to a Premier High School, visit premierhighschools.com.
