KLK School of Welding and Theory

After volunteering at our local high school welding lab, I realized that the new workforce would be generated from individuals graduating from high school. Trying to SPARK the interests of our young adults was successful and we have several students now enrolled. We have also brought educational access to the adult community where families are struggling and are in need of a skill to become gainfully employed. We have been self-funded since the inception of the school but are in need to update equipment and training for our instructors. All administrators time is strictly volunteer.

Who We Are

1.) Name and contact information for the Pre-Apprentice or Apprenticeship Program and Adult Continuing Education Program
- Ken Kirkpatrick, President - KLK School Of Welding and Theory
- Phone: 717-578-4971
- Email: ken@klkwelding.com
- Victoria Csuri, Administrative Assistant – KLK School of Welding and Theory
- Phone: 717-637-0080 Ext. 107
- Email: tori@klkwelding.com

a.) Description of the proposed training for which the requested donations will be used including the number of high school apprentices to be trained as well a other non-profits such as New Hope Ministries.

Funds donated towards our apprenticeship program will be put towards two semesters’ worth of tuition, additional welding equipment, and consumables for KLK School of Welding and Theory. Apprentices/Students will have the opportunity to take two courses per year at KLK School of Welding and Theory and focus on any facet of welding that corresponds with their career goals. This course is offered during the week, in the evenings so that it can be taken in conjunction with individuals who work full-time during the day

b.) Description of how the classroom training will complement on the job training.

KLK School Of Welding and Theory. provides pre-apprentices’ and apprentices with an educational library accessible online through the American Welding Society. As both pre-apprentices’ and apprentices move through their on the job training at KLK School of Welding and Theory each person in the training will be responsible for completing modules that correspond in content with what they are learning on the job. These modules will be offered through the American Welding Society.
Any participant will be eligible to participate in KLK School of Welding and Theory, offered in the Spring and Fall of each year. This school is a non-profit organization designed to provide classroom training that is individualized and hands-on. Class sizes are small (under 25 students) and offer larger teacher to student ratios (6 instructors on a rotating schedule).

c.) Outline the major milestones and anticipated completion dates of the proposed training for which the requested donations will be used
For each calendar year, apprentices and continuing education adults have the opportunity to enroll in the KLK School of Welding and Theory as well as online educational training provided by the American Welding Society. Following one year, apprentices will complete two courses with KLK Welding School of Welding and Theory. Completing these two courses will further the apprentices educational and applied knowledge of the trade. Apprentices will also work to complete practical testing in each facet of welding.
c.) KLK School Of Welding also offers job placement with local employer’s who are in desperate need of skilled trades workers.