FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (Feb. 14, 2023) — NTEA, in collaboration with The Lincoln Electric Company and National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), is pleased to announce registration is open for the spring 2023 Train-the-Trainer session for the Work Truck Industry Welder Certification Program. The spring session takes place April 11–13, 2023, at Lincoln Electric Welding Technology and Training Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Work Truck Industry Welder Certification Program provides industry companies with access to a consistent training curriculum they can utilize to train and certify welders within their organizations. Through this initiative, work truck industry businesses will have the tools they need to launch an in-house training curriculum they can utilize for the development of welders.
“This industry-specific program, which includes a valuable Train-the-Trainer initiative for company-designated trainers, was developed to help companies create their own welder education and certification programs right in the workplace,” said Nikki Wilson, senior director of member services, NTEA. “I’m thrilled to play a role in this important initiative as it continues to evolve based on participant feedback. As an example, we are getting ready to launch virtual gas metal arc welding (GMAW) courses on aluminum and stainless steel.”
NTEA member company, Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI), a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, contributed to the development of the curriculum and participated in the program when it was first introduced in 2021.
“As many companies in our industry know, finding experienced and qualified welding candidates has become increasingly difficult over the past few years,” said Tina Albright, TBEI (Lake Crystal, Minnesota) vice president, human relations & safety. “During this time, we began working on an internal welding school to attract applicants from many different industries with the goal of teaching them the skills to become a welder. Our organization struggled with some of the academic portions of this class, so we welcomed the opportunity when NTEA approached us about participating in the development of a Train-the-Trainer program for welders. This program provides both hands-on skills and knowledge of the theory behind welding technology. We are excited to leverage this program at TBEI and are currently implementing it across our many facilities. We look forward to having a standardized and repeatable program at all of our facilities.”
Getting started
Companies interested in participating in the Work Truck Industry Welder Certification Program should visit ntea.com/weldercertification to learn more.
ABOUT NTEA
Established in 1964, NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry, a 501(c)(6) organization, represents more than 2,000 companies that manufacture, distribute, install, sell and repair commercial trucks, truck bodies, truck equipment, trailers and accessories. Buyers of work trucks and the major commercial truck chassis manufacturers also belong to NTEA. The Association provides in-depth technical information, education, and member programs and services, and produces Work Truck Week®, Green Truck Summit, Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit, and Executive Leadership Summit. The Association maintains its administrative headquarters in suburban Detroit and government relations offices in Washington, DC, and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
ABOUT LINCOLN ELECTRIC
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln has 55 manufacturing locations in 18 countries and a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices covering more than 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit lincolnelectric.com.
ABOUT NC3
The National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization comprised of a national network of educational institutions (post-secondary and secondary) partnering with industry, trade, and professional organizations to develop, implement, and sustain industry-driven, portable certifications. The mission of NC3 is to meet the skilled workforce needs of industry while training the next generation of skilled workers for productive careers.
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