GRAD PROFILES
JACK LEWIS
City: San Antonio, TX
Age: 20
High School: Ronald Reagan High School 2014
Enrolled GTS March 2016
Graduated GTS June 2016
"I am working in Deer Park, Texas for JV Industrial. I'm making $20 an hour right now, but in a month or two I'll be working in plants making at least $30 an hour."
MARK COMUNALE
City: Temecula, CA
Age: 26
High School: Claremont 2009
College: Sierra Nevada 2014, BS Global Business
Enrolled GTS February 2016
Graduated GTS June 2016
Wage: $37 an hour plus a rig check of $25 an hour
"I can't thank y'all enough for what I learned at GTS. I have nothing but good things to say about my experience."
GABRIELLE GRAIZER
City: Kennesaw, GA
High School: North Cobb 2009
Enrolled GTS March 2016
Graduated GTS September 2016
Employer: Commercial Stainless Fabrications
"I would suggest this school to anyone who wanted to change their life for the better in 4-6 months. The instructors and staff are helpful, supportive, and patient. I easily found a job with the skills they taught me and love it! I would encourage more women to consider welding as a career; don't be intimidated."
JOSH COX
Structural Welder, 18 years old
High School: Kennesaw Mountain High December 2014
Georgia Trade School Graduate: May 2015
Hired by Caterpillar: May 2015
Starting Pay: $16 an hour, First year income with overtime: $53,000 (with 5 weeks vacation)
"Thank you, Mr. Whitaker. I couldn't have gotten here if you had never told me about Georgia Trade School!"