3201 W. 16th St. • Sedalia, MO 65301-2199	Applicant Information and Application Materials
Structural Welding Certificate	

16-Week 
Structural Welding Skills Certificate Program

Applications accepted now for fall 2015
Deadline for priority enrollment: 5 p.m. July 17, 2015
- LAST CHANCE for tuition assistance -

Return all application materials to:
Ginger Champion, Fielding 253A
State Fair Community College
3201 West 16th St.
Sedalia, MO 65301
Email: vchampion@sfccmo.edu
Fax: (660) 596-7161
If mailing materials, it is strongly recommended to mail them one week
prior to deadline to ensure timely arrival.

For questions, contact Ginger Champion at (660) 596-7411
or Allen Strange at (660) 596-7158

State Fair Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or age in its programs and activities or in employment. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Director of Human Resources, Hopkins Student Services Center, (660) 596-7484, or Dean of Student and Academic Support Services, Hopkins Student Center, (660) 596-7393. The Hopkins Center is located on SFCC‘s Sedalia campus at 3201 W. 16th St. Sedalia, MO. 65301. Inquires also may be directed to the U.S Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights atOCR.KansasCity@ed.gov
Dear Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in State Fair Community College’s 16-Week Structural Welding Skills Certificate Program. Students who choose to enroll in this program are admitted to the college on the same basis as other students. However, admission to the college does not ensure eligibility for the MoManufacturingWINs funded tuition.
Qualifying for MoManufacturingWINs grant funds that pay for tuition for this program means additional eligibility requirements must be met. To apply for the 16-Week Structural Welding program, applicants must complete the following items.
Checklist of Required Materials begins here:
Please check off each task as you complete it. For your application to be considered, each bulleted item must be completed accurately. This checklist is provided for your benefit and should not be submitted with the application packet.
Step One: Complete State Fair Community College admission procedures: (If you are currently attending SFCC you should have already completed the tasks listed in this section.)
•	_____Go to SFCC’s website at www.sfccmo.edu and click How to Apply.
o	_____New students click New Student link, complete the online admissions form and request appropriate transcripts.
o	_____Submit placement scores or sign up for COMPASS testing. Contact the Testing and Career Center at (660) 530-5818 or email careerservices@sfccmo.edu to schedule an appointment.
o	Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. SFCC’s school code for the FAFSA application is 007628. This step is strongly recommended.
Step Two: Complete MoManufacturingWINs eligibility application:
•	_____Read through this entire application packet.
o	_____ Complete eligibility form located at the end of this document and submit completed form to Ginger Champion.
Step Three: Complete MoManufacturingWINs eligibility testing:
•	As part of the 16-Week Structural Welding Skills Certificate program, the following assessments must be completed prior to enrollment: Digital Literacy and WorkKeys/NCRC+. Please contact the Testing and Career Center at (660) 530-5818 or email careerservices@sfccmo.edu to schedule an appointment.
o	Digital Literacy assesses Basic Computer Use, World Wide Web, Windows, Using Email, and Microsoft Word; see www.digitalliteracyassessment.org.
o	WorkKeys/NCRC+ assesses the following areas: Applied Mathematics, Locating Information and Reading for Information. The NCRC+ ranks individuals in the following soft skills categories: Work Discipline, Teamwork, Customer Service Orientation, and Managerial Potential. Individuals scoring below a level 5 for any NCRC/WorkKeys area will be defined as “Low-Skilled” for the purposes of MoManufacturingWINs eligibility. The desired score for Structural Welding is level 4 or above.

The first 14 students with complete applications who meet the MoManufacturingWINs eligibility requirements will be invited to join the upcoming program. If accepted, the student will be enrolled in the classes by an advisor. If class is full and individuals that are more qualified have applied, they will be placed on a waiting list and given first priority to the next course offered.
All students who enroll in the 16-Week Structural Welding courses are required to enroll in Toolbox 2.0 as part of the MoManufacturingWINs grant. Students will be required (MANDATORY) to come to campus for an orientation/review day to complete this process and turn in necessary paperwork. Be sure to bring a photo ID to orientation.
Application materials received after priority deadline will be considered for the current semester if seats are available. If class is full, your application will be considered for the next available class offered. After each cutoff date, all complete applications will be evaluated.
Failure to submit a complete application and attend orientation/review day disqualifies the applicant.
Participant Guidance:
MoManufacturingWINs is required to serve a target population that includes Trade Adjustment Assistance eligible participants, unemployed participants, underemployed participants and low-skilled participants. There is flexibility to include a broad spectrum of individuals (as participants) from varied socioeconomic backgrounds for training purposes.

Target Populations
MoManufacturingWINs training programs must give priority for training to the following target population participants:

Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
An individual who has lost his or her job, through no fault of their own (due to lack of work), as a result of foreign trade. State merit staff (DOLR & DWD) administers this program and determines individual Trade eligibility.

Unemployed
An individual who has been terminated or laid off or has received a notice of termination or layoff; employed at a facility at which the employer has made a general announcement the facility will close within 180 days; self-employed (including employment as a farmer, a rancher or a fisherman) but unemployed as a result of general economic conditions or natural disasters, and a displaced homemaker.

Underemployed
An individual who is working part-time but desires full-time employment or is working in employment not commensurate with the individual’s demonstrated level of educational and/or skill achievement. The local Workforce Investment Board negotiated average earnings target wage should be referenced to aid in eligibility determination.

Low-Skilled 
An individual will be required to demonstrate college readiness for placement into college level coursework, (typically coursework numbered 100 level or above) as defined in the chart below. Individuals scoring below the designated cut-off score for any area will be defined as “Low-Skilled” for the purposes of MoManufacturingWINs eligibility.

Other Grant Participant Specifications
Veterans Priority
The Jobs for Veterans Act (Pub. L. 107-288) requires priority of service to veterans and spouses of certain veterans for the receipt of employment, training, and placement services in any job training program directly funded, in whole or in part, by DOL. The regulations implementing this priority of service can be found at 20 CFR part1010. In circumstances where a grant recipient must choose between two qualified candidates for training or a service, one of whom is a veteran or eligible spouse, the Veterans Priority of Service provisions require that the grant recipient give the veteran or eligible spouse priority of service by admitting him or her into the training program or providing service. To obtain priority of service a veteran or spouse must meet the program’s eligibility requirements. Grantees must comply with DOL guidance on veterans’ priority.

The community colleges have all agreed to a set of common cut-off scores. Such cut-off scores should serve as the starting point for the definition of "Low-Skilled" for credit-seeking participants.  An entering student who is deficient in one or more areas will be defined as "Low-Skilled."

Missouri Community College Readiness Standards

Missouri community colleges have developed a common standard for college readiness. All Missouri community college students will be required to demonstrate college readiness for placement into college level coursework (typically coursework numbered 100 level or above) as defined in the chart below using ACT scores as noted. Concordant scores in other placement tests, as indicated below, may also be used for students who do not present an ACT score.

Points considered when determining common placement scores include:
•	The adopted college readiness standard must be based on research and best practice.
•	The standard must align with other placement testing tools.
•	Consideration should be given to the approach other states took in adopting a statewide standard.

In its review of ACT based college readiness materials and publications and in consultation with ACT staff and researchers, community colleges believe these common core standards will promote student success, provide access to college and support student learning.

 	ACT	COMPASS	ASSET	SAT	
Writing	18	70	41	Critical Reading 430	
Reading	18	81	41	Critical Reading 360	
Algebra	22	Algebra 66 or College Algebra 50	Intermediate Algebra 43 or College Algebra 39	  Math                  460	

Scores below these standards will result in development coursework.

The following are the courses required to complete the 16-Week Structural Welding Skills Certificate. All students enrolled in this program are expected to complete the required courses in the 16 weeks. Students may choose to enroll in one or more of the following program courses based on their needs. Students who have successfully completed the prior lower numbered course will be allowed to enroll in the next sequential course in order to continue within the program. For example those students who have successfully completed WELD 101 will be allowed to enroll in WELD 102 before new applicants are allowed to enroll in WELD 102.

First 8 weeks:
WELD 101 Introduction to Welding (4 Hrs)	WELD 114 Structural Layout and Shapes (3 Hrs)
CNST 162 Construction Safety (3 Hrs)
Second 8 weeks:
WELD 102 Structural Welding (4 Hrs)		WELD 115 Print Read for Weld & Machinists (3 Hrs)

For program acceptance students will be required to complete the following:
1.	MoManufacturingWINs eligibility form (last two pages of this application packet).
2.	Participants need good eye sight, hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity and should be able to concentrate on detail work for long periods, must be able to lift up to 45 pounds, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, climb ladders, and work in awkward and cramped positions.
3.	For specific Essentials Qualifications, please visit http://www.sfccmo.edu/essentialqualifications and click Welding Technology link.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.
Allen Strange
Instructor, Structural Welding
Phone: (660) 596-7158
Email: dstrange@sfccmo.edu 	Ginger Champion
MoWINS Coordinator
Phone: (660) 596-7411
Email: vchampion@sfccmo.edu 	

Special Services Accommodations:
Students with disabilities who require special accommodations should contact the SFCC Access Office, located in Hopkins Student Services Center, (660) 530-5832, prior to the beginning of the semester. If students have emergency medical information to share or need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, they should see the instructor privately after class or make an appointment to meet.

Please know that reasons for all disability services are confidential and are never discussed with any instructor, student or staff without your written consent.

Non-Discrimination/Accommodation Notice:
State Fair Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or age in its programs and activities or in employment. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Director of Human Resources, Hopkins Student Services Center, (660) 596-7484, or Dean of Student and Academic Support Services, Hopkins Student Services Center, (660) 596-7393. The Hopkins Center is located on SFCC’s Sedalia campus at 3201 W. 16th St., Sedalia, MO 65301. Inquires also may be directed to the U.S Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights at OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.

Accommodation Notice:
Interested persons may obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities and facilities at State Fair Community College that are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities by contacting the Access Advisor, Student Services Office, Hopkins Student Services Center, SFCC, 3201 W. 16th Street, Sedalia, MO 65301, (660) 530-5832.

Student Success Center:
The mission of the Student Success Center is to work with you to help you define, clarify and achieve your academic, personal and professional goals. The Student Success Center connects students who are having difficulty in their courses with the support they may need to succeed. If you have questions or concerns about your ability to succeed during the semester, please do not hesitate to contact the center at success@sfccmo.edu or (660) 596-7253 or stop by Yeater Learning Center, Room 100

Structural Welding Skills Certificate Program Fee Schedule 2015
The Structural Welding courses are offered through the MoManufacturingWINs Grant, so all eligible participants will receive tuition for free until October 1, 2015. This does not include fees or additional expenses needed to complete the class.

There will be expenses incurred in addition to class tuition and fees. While we have tried to be as thorough as possible, expenses may vary from the estimates listed.

Student expenses not covered by grant		Tuition savings covered by grant		
WELD 101 book 
(same as Weld 102)	$168			 	 	
Welding supplies/toolkit	$375		WELD 101			
	$0 		In-district	$100/credit hr - 4 credit hours	$400	
Welding fee $65/credit hour	$260		Missouri resident	$140/credit hr - 4 credit hours	$560	
Total for WELD 101	$803		Out-of-state	$200/credit hr - 4 credit hours	  $800	
WELD 114 book	$65 		WELD 114	 	 	
	$0 		In-district	$100/credit hr - 3 credit hours	$300	
Welding fee $50/credit hour	$150		Missouri resident	$140/credit hr - 3 credit hours	$420	
Total for WELD 114	$215		Out-of-state	$200/credit hr - 3 credit hours	  $600	
CNST 162 book	$105		CNST 162	 	 	
Online $145/credit hour	$0		In-district	$100/credit hr - 3 credit hours	$300	
Construction fee $25	$25		Missouri resident	$140/credit hr - 3 credit hours	$420	
Total for CNST 162	$130		Out-of-state	$200/credit hr - 3 credit hours	  $600	
WELD 102 book
(same as Weld 101)	$0		WELD 102	 	 	
	$0		In-district	$100/credit hr - 4 credit hours	$400	
Welding Fee $65/credit hour	$260		Missouri resident	$140/credit hr - 4 credit hours	$560	
Total for Weld 102	$260		Out-of-state	$200/credit hr - 4 credit hours	$800	
WELD 115 book	$89		WELD 115	 	 	
	$0		In-district	$100/credit hr - 3 credit hours	$300	
Welding Fee $50/credit hour	$150		Missouri resident	$140/credit hr - 3 credit hours	$420	
Total for Weld 115	$239		Out-of-state	$200/credit hr - 3 credit hours	$600	
Technology fee (per cr. hr)	$170					
Grand Total	$1,817.00					
Cost estimates for on ground classes

Missouri Welding Institute = $12,500
Tulsa Welding School = $15,000

Gainful Employment Disclosure
For more information about our graduation rates and the median debt of students who completed this program and other important information, please visit www.sfccmo.edu/welding. 

Available Financial Aid:
Most of the estimated additional expenses above can be covered through any additional financial aid you may be eligible for such as a Pell grant, scholarships, loans, etc. Once funding is depleted, all expenses left will be the responsibility of the student. Visit www.fafsa.gov for additional information.

IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS WITH AN 
ASSOCIATE OR HIGHER DEGREE

Already having a degree impacts your eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs. This is especially true if you plan to take prerequisite courses prior to acceptance into the program. If this is the case, please contact the Financial Aid Services office. They will be more than happy to review your situation and discuss your options.

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Ginger Champion or Allen Strange**

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Where did you first learn about the MoManufacturingWINs grant:    SFCC    Career Center/WIB    UAW    Other	
MILITARY/DISABILITY/EMPLOYMENT/SCHOOL INFORMATION	
DISABILITY INFORMATION	TAA/TRA INFORMATION	
Are you disabled?	 Yes

 No	If yes, what percent?	Are you eligible for TAA/TRA benefits?	 Yes       No		
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION	
Are you currently employed?	 Yes              No	If yes, who is your employer?	
If no, do you receive Unemployment Benefits?	 Yes              No	What is your occupation?	
	What is your current monthly gross earnings? $	
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Have you completed your Selective Service Registration?    Yes        No         Not Applicable	

Are you a U.S. Military Veteran?	
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 SCHOOL INFORMATION	
Are you currently attending State Fair Community College?	 Yes              No	Highest Educational Level Completed:	
Semester:

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Year:	Are you full-time or part-time?

 Full-time (12 or more credit hours for fall/spring; 6 or more credit hours for summer)

 Part-time (less than 12 for fall/spring; less than 6 for summer)	 Less than HS Diploma/ no GED
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 Some College, no degree	
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What is your major?	
If UNDECIDED, what majors are you considering?	
What is your educational goal?	 Non-credit certificate completions                Credit 1 year certificate 
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Acceptance Date to MMW Program: 	Student ID:	Declared Major: 	
Financial Aid Status:	Pell Grant eligible?	 Yes        No
		
Verify Status                 Full Time        Part Time
                                   Non Credit Student	Credit accepted for prior learning	 Yes        No
Credits:_______		
Assessment Scores                         Date Taken	Source:  Accuplacer   ACT   WorkKeys/NCRC   Other      	
	Reading Score		Level:  College Level 
           One Level Below
           Two Levels Below
           Three Levels Below	•	Refer to ACCUPLACER Placement Guide for Levels	
	English Score		Level:  College Level 
           One Level Below
           Two Levels Below
           Three Levels Below		
	Math Score		Level:  College Level 
           One Level Below
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	Campus Code		Program Code		Term Code		Semester Start Date		
	Credit/Non Credit Code		Entering Student Status	  New, first-time any college
  Previously attended any college 
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	Term Credit Hours Attempted: 		
					Term GPA:		
					Term Credit Hours Completed:		
Pre WorkKeys Assessment                 Date Taken: 	MMW Completed	
Applied Math 	Score:  
 3         6
 4         7
 5
	Transitions Course  
AAS Health Information Management
Certificate 
CMT program 		
Reading for Information	Score:  
 3         6
 4         7
 5
	TALENT		
Locating Information 	Score:  
 3         6
 4        
 5			
EXIT USE	
Exit Date from Program: 	
Post WorkKeys Assessment                 Date Taken: 	MMW Completed	
	Applied Math 	Score:  
 3         6
 4         7
 5
	Transitions Course  
AAS Health Information Management
 Certificate 
CMT program 		
	Reading for Information	Score:  
 3         6
 4         7
 5
			
	Locating Information 	Score:  
 3         6
 4        
 5			

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