Aug 30, 2021 |
Companies need to be able to locate high-quality talent to fill vacant positions. Increase your employability by participating in this 100% online fast-track, short term program that offers training in workplace skills and techniques most relevant in today’s industrial environment. Active USW employees only This is an online course. Work at your own...
Aug 30, 2021 |
Safety is no accident! Throughout this online course, you will be introduced to what workplace safety is and why it is important. You will also learn about specific topics that affect all workers such as hazardous communication, lockout/tagout, and personal protective equipment. Active USW employees only This is an online course. Work at your own...
Aug 30, 2021 |
Electricity is a powerful energy course and electrical safety is the overriding theme to understanding your home’s internal wiring and the operation of your lighting and electrical appliances. Learn how to diagnose and repair common electrical problems and most importantly, know when to call a professional. Active USW employees only Three (3) sessions, Tuesday evenings. Class size limited to six...
Aug 30, 2021 |
If you could design your dream building, what would it look like? Start with a basic sketch and finish your design using Autodesk Revit. Unleash your creativity and see your design turn into a 3-D model. This class is for entertainment purposes only. Active USW employees only Eight (8) sessions, Wednesday evening. Class size limited to five...
Aug 29, 2021 |
A very beginner level forging project. Students will hand forge a small patch knife, sometimes referred to as a “blacksmith knife.” There are endless possibilities of when it comes to making these knives. It is a fun little project. Students will also do dimple grinding, and learn some basic heat treating. This class is taught by Andrew Takach. On the popular TV show, Forged in Fire (season 4, episode 13), Andrew competed and ultimately won with his Shamshir sword. Several photos of his work have been published in books and magazines, including Knives Annual, Knife World, and Blade magazine. Active USW employees only One (1) session, Saturday morning. Lunch is provided. Class ends when all projects are completed. Class size limited to six...
