College of the Mainland in Texas City Offering Free Instrumentation Helper Classes for Eligible Students

TEXAS CITY, TX — Students interested in learning one of the many in-demand jobs that pay a living wage, require work boots and a hard hat can sign-up for the instrumentation helper program at College of the Mainland.

If a student is over 18 years old and has a high school diploma or GED then he or she is eligible to receive a Labor H-1B Ready to Work Grant that will cover all tuition for classes in the instrumentation helper program.

The program teaches students how to install, troubleshoot and repair industrial and commercial instrumentation equipment and provides plenty of hands-on opportunities.

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Successful completion of the program provides students with a certificate from College of the Mainland and credentials from the National Center for Construction Education and Research that are recognized by employers throughout the U.S.

Entry-level pay for an instrumentation helper is $15.77 per hour with certified instrumentation technicians pulling in more than $25 per hour.

For more information on the program or how to qualify, contact Chris Hollman at chollman1[at]com.edu or 409-933-8643.