Sparks Fly in Welding at ECC

Welders are in high demand in the Edgecombe area, and Edgecombe Community College is training students to meet the demand. At ECC, students can earn certifications, a diploma, and a degree in welding. “There are a lot of places that need welders,” says ECC welding instructor Warren Lynch. “Once students complete their program, I’ve got people waiting to hire them.” Shown is a bench made by Edgecombe Early College High School students Jo’Zaih Pittman and Josh Guevara, along with North East Carolina Preparatory School student Mary Sam Palmer, who cut out the Early College logo on the side with a plasma cutter. Welding classes begin at ECC on August 19.