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| Bricklaying
The procedure
for laying out block, brick and composite walls using the proper hand power
tools and equipment are part of the bricklaying students' training. On-the-job
training helps bring the students in touch with the real work-a-day world.
This trade is sponsored by the
Homebuilders
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| Business Technologies
Students learn
office procedures including filing, keyboarding, record keeping, and receptionist
skills. Students will receive training in the computer software they will
encounter in the workforce, including Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Database
software. The opportunity exists to certify in computer literacy through
the IC3 program, as well as
Microsoft
Office Specialist Certifications in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,
and Outlook. The student will possess performance based skills and knowledge
to compete in the business workplace. Current Work Based Learning Sites include:
Weber County Correctional Facility, Bureau of Reclamation, and Hill Air Force
Base. |
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| Carpentry
Trainees in carpentry
use the hand tools and power equipment needed in the building profession.
On-the-job training in building wall forms, partitions, roofing, and building
frameworks is received through building projects on and off the Centers'
campus. This trade is sponsored by the
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners of America. Carpentry & Painting students participate each year in the Utah Arts Festival, preparing the city
of Salt Lake streets for the event. |
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| Culinary Arts
The Program
emphasizes comprehensive, practical hands on and technical training skills
in the Culinary Arts field. Culinary students prepare a variety of daily
menus to include: institutional, full service banquet, and fine dining menus.
Students are offered the Serv Safe Certification course. Our Students are
offered work base learning sites at local restaurants and ski resorts. Weber
Basin Culinary Students participate and excel in local, regional and National
Culinary Competitions. Current Work Based Learning Sites: McKay Dee
Hospital, Lions Den, Mt. Ogden Nursing Home, and the Advanced Technology
Center. |
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| Facilities Maintenance & Landscaping
On-the-job training
in this program is provided by using 20 different buildings on Center for
hands-on learning. Students are taught entry level plumbing, electrical,
heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and much more with the use of all
applicable tools. Several acres of landscaping is also available for hands-on
training in the field of Landscape Maintenance using state of the are equipment
such as a zero turning radius mower, midsize tractor with front-end loader
and backhoe. Current Work Based Learning Sites: South Ogden City, Harper
Seeing, and Home Depot. |
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| Painting
Painting students
learn the special techniques of preparation, mixing, and application of paints,
stains, latex, oil paints, etc. Trainees receive practical experience in
both interior and exterior painting. Newly installed paint booth allows students
to learn the preparation and air spray techniques for automobile paint
application. Painting students also learn carpet and tile installation and
removal. This trade is sponsored by the Union
of Painters and Allied Trades. |
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| Welding
Training in Welding
is provided in a modern shop with state of the art equipment in the areas
of oxyacetylene, ARC, MIG, and TIG. The students receive training in operation,
set-up, layout, metals, and various kinds of welds. Instruction is also given
in Dual Shield, Flux Core, and Sub ARC welding. Graduates receive an
American Welding Society Certification.
Current Work Based Learning Sites: AmFab, F&J Structural Steel,
Iron Works, C/Tech, Bish Fabrication, Blue Star Steel, Pop Arts, and Pitchers
Playgrounds. |
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| Weber Basin High
School
High School Diploma,
administered by the Davis County School District and the Utah Board of Education,
Weber Basin High School is a fully accredited school and our teachers are
certified with the State of Utah. Students will receive a TABE test to assess
their current grade level. All classes are self-paced. Small classes ensure
complete teacher/student one-on-one assistance. Preparation classes and testing
on-Center are also available to students to obtain their GED
Certificate. |
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Several students
in the High School program are selected each year to compete in the Academic
Olympics. A Local, Regional and National Job Corps competition where students
will travel out-of-state with instructors to different Centers in the United
States.
Utah State University Campus
Classes
Students may
enroll and be eligible for grants to attend college. Classes are taught on-Center
by Utah State University teachers, accredited
by the Northwest Association of
Accredited Schools. Many Weber Basin graduates continue their college
education upon graduation. |
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Weber Basin Job Corps Center
7400 South Cornia Drive
Ogden, Utah 84405
For more information about enrolling at Weber Basin Job Corps Center call: (801) 476-5960
or email: springer.william@jobcorps.org. For general information call: (801) 479-9806
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ever-changing needs of the Job Corps community.
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