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Charlie
Carpenter (L), Director of Skill Education at Hobart Institute of
Welding Technology, and Dr. Tony Human (R), Dean of Professional and
Technical Programs at Edison State meet on behalf of the two
institutions entering a consortium agreement.
Edison State and Hobart Institute Partner to Offer Welding Technology Degree
Edison State Community College and Hobart Institute of Welding
Technology (Hobart Institute) have entered a consortium agreement,
making it easier than ever before for students enrolled in Hobart
Institute Accredited Welding Programs to continue on the path to an
associate degree at Edison State.
Building upon a twenty-year partnership, the institutions’ latest
agreement facilitates the transfer of credit from the Hobart Institute
to Edison State for students who wish to pursue an Associate of
Technical Studies (A.T.S.) in Welding Technology.
“We are pleased to bolster our partnership with Hobart Institute in
which we provide educational opportunities to students from both
institutions and strengthen their future work-based learning and
employment opportunities,” said Dr. Tony Human, Dean of Professional
and Technical Programs at Edison State.
Dependent upon the students’ career goals, the institutions support
three pathways of completion. Students have the option to work toward
an A.T.S. in Welding Technology, with a focus on Management,
Manufacturing, or Quality.
Students enrolled in the program may apply up to 30 credit hours from
Hobart Institute toward one of the ATS degrees now offered at Edison
State. The remaining balance of coursework required at Edison State may
be completed online or in person in as little as one year.
“We feel it is important to provide our students with a multitude of
opportunities once they graduate,” said Charlie Carpenter, Director of
Skill Education at the Hobart Institute. “Our team does a great job
with career assistance, and we believe partnering with Edison State can
help expand the opportunities for our graduates interested in further
education. We are excited about the partnership and believe Edison
State is a great option for our graduates seeking further education.”
According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment
Statistics, employment of professionals in the welding career field is
projected to experience a 6-percent growth from 2016 to 2026. Welders
will be sought to aid in the nation’s aging infrastructure which will
require the expertise of welders to help rebuild bridges, highways, and
buildings. In 2017, professionals in this career field earned an
average of $19.35 per hour or $40,240 per year.
The Associate of Technical Studies in Welding Technology degrees is
approved by the Higher Learning Commission and the Ohio Department of
Higher Education.
Edison State Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission and is recognized with the highest order attainable by the
Ohio Board of Regents.
The Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is accredited by the
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and is approved
by The Ohio State Board of Career Colleges.
For more information about the degree pathways offered, call 937.778.8600 and ask to speak with a resource specialist.
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