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Lincoln Electric expands education offerings with LEEPS program

Lincoln Electric®, Cleveland, has announced its newest education initiative, the Lincoln Electric Education Partner Schools (LEEPS) program. This multitiered program supports welding instructors at levels from junior high school to technical college and beyond. At each level, participating instructors may obtain Lincoln Electric qualifications and other benefits by meeting specific program requirements. In addition, schools that meet key requirements may become Authorized Training Facilities, authorizing the school to run Lincoln Electric seminars.

The program is divided into multiple tracks that target instructors and focus on a particular mission or student profile. Track 1 is for welding instructors whose students are primarily in the exploratory phase of learning how to weld, targeting schools and instructors at the introductory, junior high, and high school levels, as well as agricultural programs. Track 2 is designed for career development and enhancement, addressing the needs of high school and career center instructors and programs. Track 3, tailored to the needs of community colleges and technical colleges, continues with career development and focuses on advanced manufacturing and processes.