Local community college sees increase in women enrolled in welding program
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Six women are currently enrolled in South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Crisp County Center Welding Technology program, which has typically been dominated by men until now.
The six women who joined the program include: Shawna Wade, E’Lacious Holt, Ajada Brown, Eve Myers, and Kristyn Tomberlin of Cordele and Jasmin Vazque Maldonado of Unadilla.
“They joined the welding program because it interested them and they are doing a good job,” said Brad Aldridge, the Crisp County Center welding instructor. “They recognize there’s a severe labor shortage and employers are seeking to fill labor shortages and encourage gender diversity in the workplace.”
SGTC has begun accepting applications for an eight-week spring “mini-mester” offering a variety of different classes for students who enroll. These classes begin March 11.
Cynthia Carter, SGTC’s Director of Career services added that, “for women considering welding, there are opportunities to be found in sectors such as aerospace, construction and manufacturing.”
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