Metal Fabricator at Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, WI
Total Graduates
3
Class of 2024
Annual Tuition & Fees
$4,376
In-state, incl. fees
Program Overview
Program Details
Recent Outcomes
Verified Program Outcomes
Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Lakeshore Technical College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.
| Program | Completion rate | Employed 6 mo after exit | Employed 1 yr after exit | Median quarterly earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Industrial Welding | 100% | 79% | 61% | $10,793 |
| Welding-Industrial | 43% | 81% | 63% | $10,400 |
| Welding Fabrication Technician | 14% | 88% | 57% | $12,188 |
| Intro to Precision Machining | 100% | 87% | 82% | $11,881 |
| Precision Machining Technology | 61% | 95% | 80% | $11,835 |
| CNC Automation Technician | 27% | 89% | 72% | $11,390 |
In the Intro to Industrial Welding program at Lakeshore Technical College, 79% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,793 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Welding-Industrial program at Lakeshore Technical College, 81% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 43% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $10,400 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Welding Fabrication Technician program at Lakeshore Technical College, 88% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 14% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $12,188 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Intro to Precision Machining program at Lakeshore Technical College, 87% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 100% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,881 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Precision Machining Technology program at Lakeshore Technical College, 95% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 61% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,835 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the CNC Automation Technician program at Lakeshore Technical College, 89% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 27% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $11,390 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.
Career Outcomes for Graduates
Primary Career Path
Average Starting Salary
$49,900
10-Year Job Growth
-16.3%
Career Readiness Score
Related Career Paths
| Career Title | Starting Salary | Growth Rate | Skill Match | Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
SOC: 51-2041 | $39,920 | -16.3% | 0%
| primary100% confidence
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Salary Progression
Starting Salary
$37,425
Peak Salary
$62,375
Total Growth
+67%
Skills You'll Gain
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Career Readiness Assessment
Technical Skills Alignment
Education Level Match
Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.
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