Information on Sheet Metal Assembler and Composite Fabrication classes at DCCC for non-Boeing people

PLEASE NOTE THAT SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF ANY OUTSIDE PROGRAMS DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT PERSON WILL GET AN INTERVIEW OR JOB AT BOEING!

The programs offered to non-Boeing people by the Collegiate Consortium through DCCC are similar to the courses offered to current Boeing employees in their efforts to improve their skill set and secure positions in composite fabrication or sheet metal assembly.  With that, the successful completion of these programs may improve a job applicant’s chances of being hired by Boeing.  You may apply for a job at Boeing through Boeing’s on-line application system at www.boeing.com

However, Boeing has made no commitments to the union or anyone else that people completing the programs will be hired.

To begin the process of signing up for class, the first step is to:
Call Debbie Tedesco of the Collegiate Consortium at 215-218-3886.  
Debbie can tell you about the sign up process and when the classes will be held.  
The current cost of the program is $3200.  
The class typically runs 150 hours and that is spread out over 12 weeks of going to class at night.  
There are also day classes available for 2nd and 3rd shift people, based on demand.  
This is not a degree or college equivalent program.  
Classes are held at DCCC’s Malin Rd. campus in Broomall.
 Be aware that there will be assessment testing that must be passed to be accepted into the classes.  
The next classes will begin in 2007.

Non- Boeing individual’s - please note:
Boeing will not pay for non-Boeing people to attend either training program.  
Boeing will not pay for either of these courses in the event you are hired.
o    In order for Boeing’s Learning Together Program to pay for a training program, you must be employed by Boeing at the start and at the completion of the program.

Other methods of financing school could be to call DCCC’s main office and contacting the correct department for Student Loans.  You as a parent or responsible party may pay for the class as well, either by cash, credit card, etc.

Many current employees are interested in sending family members to these classes to help their family members get a job at Boeing.  If that is your case, don’t delay in calling and setting up classes for your family member.  Once these programs become known to the general public, it may be difficult to get a seat in the class.

Boeing has indicated to the union that they expect to continue hiring in the assembly and composite areas in 2007.  Since many current union members have taken composite fabrication classes in the past couple of years, it may be some time before the company would go to hire from the street for composite fabricator.  If there are openings in that area, the company would first offer those positions to in house employees first.  Once all union members who are interested in the job have moved into the area, the company can then go hire from the street.  This is a union rule and will not be abrogated in any case.

Given the circumstances noted above, take the necessary steps that may secure your family member or friend a job here by calling and signing up for class today.  Once you have completed that process and the student is ready to apply, please note that applying to Boeing it is an on-line process.  There is no other method of applying to work here.  In order to apply on line, the applicant must provide Boeing with a valid email address.  Without that, you cannot apply at Boeing.  For more information on the on-line application process, click on this link.   There is a packet of information that will be a guide through the application process. (Alice, please make a link for this to the other info I will send you for on-line application and remove this note.  Thanks!)

If, after thoroughly reading and reviewing this information, you have questions, call Doug Williamson at 610-591-5070.  Any information gleaned from questions will be added to this announcement.