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Hurrican Ian Update

Due to the progression of hurricane Ian, our TWS Jacksonville Campus will be closing TODAY (Weds 9/28) at 4pm ET and will remain closed for Thursday and Friday.

Please note:

  • All Classes will be held on Ring Central.
  • The Campus will be back open for weekend classes (Saturday and Sunday)

Please view the video at this link for hurricane safety tips: https://youtu.be/aEkAzbM4_HU

Stay safe and notify the campus of any emergency situations you may have.

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Jacksonville campus will have modified schedule September 28-30

Dear students,

Out of an abundance of caution over Hurricane Ian, we are making the following changes to the school’s schedule the rest of the week:

Wednesday: The campus is closed after the morning. Afternoon and evening students will take their classes on Ring Central.

Thursday and Friday: The campus will be closed all day both days. ALL students will take their classes on Ring Central.

Your safety and security is our top priority at Tulsa Welding School. You and your families are in our thoughts as we wait for the hurricane to end.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions. We are here for you at all times.

Sincerely,

Michael Cole
President, Jacksonville Campus
TWS Jacksonville
904.345.5550
[email protected]

Below are numbers to First Response as provided by the City of Houston government. Remember to stay put if you are in safe, dry place and only call 911 for EMERGENCIES only (evacuations/rescues).

Police, Firefighters, ambulance.
911- Or 713-884-3131

City Of Houston (Emergencies)
311 or 713-837-0311

FEMA [Federal Emergency Management Agency)
1-800-525-0321

Office Of Emergency Management
713-881-3100

Houston American Red Cross
713-526-8300 or 1-866-526-8300

Helicopter Rescue:
832-776-4587

Houston Center: National Guard
713-884-4500

Coast Guard:
713-578-3000

Frequently Asked Questions

We have been reaching out to students, staff and instructors asking if they are safe and/or if they need anything. Some of you had questions, so here are the answers to the most asked ones.

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Accredited School, ACCSC. TWS-Jacksonville located at 1750 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216 is recognized by ACCSC as a satellite location of TWS-Jacksonville located at 3500 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216. Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC) in Houston and TWS-Jacksonville are branch campuses of Tulsa Welding School, located at 2545 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74104. Tulsa, OK campus is licensed by OBPVS and ASBPCE. Jacksonville, FL campus is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2331. TWSTC and TWS in Tulsa, OK are approved by TWC. TWS in Jacksonville is licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration, License No. C-668. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Licensure is not equivalent to or synonymous with accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. TWS in Jacksonville is also regulated by: Office for Career and Technical Schools, 10 N. Senate Ave, Suite SE 308, Indianapolis, IN 46204; [email protected]; http://www.in.gov/dwd/2731.htm. GI Bill® Eligible (check with local campus for specific eligibility). The AOSWT program is an Associate of Occupational Studies degree program and is not an academic degree. The AOSWT program is not approved for the following states: CO, GA, LA, MN, and TX. For more information about our programs, please visit our website at: http://www.tws.edu/student-resources/regulatory-information/.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Financial aid and scholarships available to those who qualify. Candidates need to refer to the scholarship information page to determine topic of essay (where applicable) and must meet all regular admissions requirements and be scheduled to start training prior to applying for a scholarship. If a student changes his/her re-enter date, the scholarship award may be forfeited. Scholarships are not transferable and most scholarships cannot be used in conjunction with any other scholarship TWS offers. In most cases, only one award will be given per student. If a student is eligible for multiple scholarships, the scholarship that is most beneficial to the student will be awarded. Scholarships will be distributed incrementally over the entire duration of the program. Scholarship eligibility requires continuous enrollment. Failure to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress may result in the probation and possible loss of scholarship. Termination from training may also result in the loss of a scholarship, which may increase your tuition obligation to TWS. Tuition charges will be based on the amount reflected on your Enrollment Agreement. See the reverse side of your Enrollment Agreement or the School Catalog for the school’s refund policy.

* According to 2019 IPEDS data TWS has the largest total combined enrollment of students for all post-secondary schools in the U.S. with the designated largest program of CIP Code Welding Technology/Welder.

** https://www.cisa.gov/publication/guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure-workforce

**** Electrical Lineworker program is a short program and not eligible for Title IV funding due to the definition of an Academic Year.

1 Total number of estimated graduates for TWS calculated based on historic data available as of 7/28/2022.

***, 2 Welding BLS Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers (514121) in Oklahoma is $47,370, Florida $46,690, Texas $52,500, Tulsa $50,510, Jacksonville $46,290,the Houston area $56,190, and the Dallas area $50,800. Average starting salaries for Professional Welder at TWS Tulsa $39,858, TWS Jacksonville $39,452 and Tulsa Welding School & Technology center $38,748 for graduates employed during the 12-month period of 7/1/21-6/30/22. HVAC/R BLS Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (499021) in Oklahoma is $49,050, Florida $49,380, Texas $51,790, Tulsa $50,580, Jacksonville $50,560,the Houston area $53,900, and the Dallas area $54,840. Average starting salaries for Refrigeration Technologies at TWS Tulsa $30,610, TWS Jacksonville $37,308 and Tulsa Welding School & Technology center $35,668 for graduates employed during the 12-month period of 7/1/21-6/30/22. Electrician BLS Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Electricians (472111) in Oklahoma is $57,200, Florida $50,710, Texas $54,980, Tulsa $57,590, Jacksonville $51,210,the Houston area $57,590, and the Dallas area $55,030. Average starting salaries for Electrical Applications at TWS Tulsa $37,020, TWS Jacksonville $38,821 and Tulsa Welding School & Technology center $37,020 for graduates employed during the 12-month period of 7/1/21-6/30/21. Construction Laborer Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Construction Laborers (472061) in Oklahoma is $39,120, Florida $37,690, Texas $37,600, Tulsa $40,050, Jacksonville $37,860 and the Houston area $38,600. Lineworker BLS Salary: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Texas is $70,090 and the Dallas area $71,190. All BLS Stats reported as of May 2020. http://data.bls.gov/oes

3 For students who started and completed their training during the 12-month period for which 150% of normal time for completion has elapsed and who attained employment in their field of study as outlined on our annual accreditation report dated July 1, 2021. Refer to the most current Student Right-to-know Information for more details on calculation details https://www.tws.edu/student-resources/regulatory-information/

**, 10 AWS Welding Employment Stats: https://weldingworkforcedata.com/ Essential Disclaimer: https://www.cisa.gov/publication/guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure-workforce Welding Employment Stats: According to BLS data Oklahoma employed 9,010, Texas employed 48,380 and Florida employed 14,320, Tulsa employed 3,590, the Houston area employed 15,440, the Dallas area employed 9,910, and Jacksonville employed 1,260 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (514121). HVAC/R Employment Stats: According to BLS data Oklahoma employed 5,370, Texas employed 30,670 and Florida employed 33,560, Tulsa employed 1,680, the Houston area employed 6,610, the Dallas area employed 10,230, and Jacksonville employed 2,320 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanical and Installers (499021). Electrician Employment Stats: According to BLS data Oklahoma employed 7,910, Texas employed 64,360 and Florida employed 42,250, Tulsa employed 2,340, the Houston area employed 18,160, the Dallas area employed 17,600, and Jacksonville employed 3,510 Electricians (472111). Pipefitting Employment Stats: According to BLS data Texas employed 37,980,Florida employed 26930, Houston area employed 9,680 and Jacksonville employed 2,760 Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters (472152). Lineworker Employment Stats: According to BLS data Texas employed 11,960 and the Dallas area employed 2,300 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (499051). BLS data is reported through May 2022 http://data.bls.gov/oes.

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