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Programs: Welding Technology

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How the Ship Sailed to Springfield

Two students tell their story

by: Students Alec Mueller and Jake Schafer

Goodness, how beautiful a weld can be! Alec Mueller Bradley-Bourbonnais High School and Jake Schafer, Herscher High School, tell their story of how designing this ship took them from the halls of KACC to the halls of the Illinois State Legislature. It all started when our instructor, Mr. Spangler asked us to make a model . . . read more

 

American Welding Society Awards District Scholarships!

Michael Spangler, Instructor

Three students from my Welding Technology class have been awarded scholarships from the American Welding Society.  The money awarded will be deposited in an account at Kankakee Community College and utilized for the students' tuition . . . read more

Welding Technology

  WELDING Welding plays a major role in the aircraft, shipbuilding, and water tower industry.  Practically every phase of the petroleum operation relies upon welding, from the storage tanks and pipelines to the gas . . . read more

Michael Spangler

Lots of Books, But No Desks In This Classroom!

by Amber Olbrot

Of course many of the classrooms at KACC contain lots of equipment utilized in preparing students to work in their various fields.  This is especially true for the welding and automotive classes so they can keep up with the technology . . . read more

Welding Class Visit

Jim Crowder, CWE

by Amber Olbrot

Most teachers agree, it's wonderful to have a fellow professional and friend come to make a classroom visit.  It's especially nice when they share their knowledge both on a professional and a life skills level. This was the . . . read more

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