Do you want a career— not just a job? Fort Myers Institute of Technology (FMIT), was established in 1967 and is part of the School District of Lee County. Fort Myers Tech features a caring and skilled staff of program instructors in a safe learning environment. Fort Myers Tech offers many diverse technical and industrial programs. Students may receive part-time or full-time job assistance while attending FMIT. Fort Myers Tech specializes in career training designed to take you from your career choice to the workplace as quickly as possible. Fort Myers Institute of Technology is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Your career starts at Fort Myers Tech! Enroll in 2 Easy Steps 1 Call or stop by to explore your career choices and ask for information on the basic skills assessment. 2 Meet with a counselor to plan your career training. Financial aid is available. No fee for high school students. The tuition rate is set by the state legislature and is typically adjusted annually. Call FMIT for this year’s rate and applicable lab fee. Welding Technologies The mission of Fort Myers Institute of Technology is to provide high quality career and technical training, in order to prepare students for current and emerging industries, delivered by a professional and caring staff in a positive learning environment. The School Board of Lee County is committed to ensure equity in all of its school programs and shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination in any educational program or activity based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, disability if otherwise qualified, or any other unlawful factor. Occupations, normal time to complete the program, on-time graduation rate for completers, tuition and fees, books and supplies, placement rate for completers, and all other pertinent gainful employment information as outlined at 34 CFR §668.6 (b) (1), can be found at (www.fortmyerstech.edu). The school does not participate in the student loan program; therefore, median loan debt information will not be available. Fort Myers Tech 3800 Michigan Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33916 (239) 334-4544 fortmyerstech.edu High quality training offered at the lowest cost in southwest Florida! (239) 334-4544 WE LD I NG Technologies Length of Welding Technologies Program: Approximately one school year Certification: American Welding Society Become a Welding Fabricator! Learn various welding techniques in a hands-on laboratory setting. While in the program, the student may earn the opportunity to participate in training experience with pay. With a top notch education, the student will develop the skills to become a well rounded prospect for a highly skilled position in welding technology. Course content subject to change without prior notice. Training Topics Include:  Intro to Welding “  Oxyfuel Welding Students receive hands-on training in a low student to instructor environment. The Welding Technologies program provides students the opportunity for employment in a variety of welding-related occupations.  Intro to Equipment  Safety, Set-up & Operation  Blueprint Reading ”  Shield Metal Arc Welding  Flux Cored Arc  Gas Metal Arc Welding  Gas Tungsten Arc Welding  Entrepreneurship  Employability Skills (239) 334-4544