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Hobart Institute Of Welding Technology Opens New Student Resource Center

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology opens new Student in person or remotely, eight PCs for onsite student use, a Smart TV
Resource Center to better assist students to fnd a job upon for viewing welding DVDs or online videos, and seating for up to 24
completion of welding training. students. With new furniture, hardwood foors and an open, bright
environment, the SRC is also more accessible and conducive to
The new SRC features technology upgrades, three full time career successful career placement.
development professionals and other amenities.
HIWT also holds three job fairs during the academic year, hosting
TROY, Ohio. (July 13 2015) The Hobart Institute of Welding between 25 and 40 companies from around the United States who
Technology (HIWT) has opened a new Student Resource Center regularly hire qualifed welders. During the fairs students are able
(SRC) at its Troy, Ohio campus to better assist students to fnd a job to meet company representatives, gather information, provide their
upon successful completion of their welding training. The new SRC resumes and apply for jobs.
merges the Employment Assistance Center and Welding Resource
Library into a facility that includes signifcant technology upgrades, The SRC is staffed by three career development professionals that
a full time staff of three career development professionals, and begin relationships with students in their frst weeks on campus,
other amenities designed to better serve both students and orienting them to the school, and providing counseling on social
prospective employers. media issues, resume development, interview skills, successful
job search management and proper job search etiquette. Welding
One of the primary technology enhancements is a large video screen training students are enrolled in either the fve month structural
that features a continuous scrolling of open welding job postings welding certifcation program or the nine month combination
and profles of prospective employers from around the country. structural and pipe welding certifcation program. A new group of
The up-to-date job information is also available to students and students arrives on campus every four weeks.
alumni through a password protected area of the HIWT website,
allowing them to easily fnd and apply for jobs that meet their Brenda Scott, the director of compliance and student services,
interests and qualifcations. whose responsibilities include managing the SRC said, Career
development has always been a priority at Hobart Institute,
Additional upgrades include a conference room equipped with full and with the increased enrollment the time is right to make the
Skyping capabilities for employers to meet and interview students investment in the new SRC. The upgraded facility will better serve

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