HoHokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences-Linden: It’s All about Excellence!

What has been the choice of nearly 10,000 students in 50 years for technical careers in Linden, New Jersey? The answer is very simple: HoHokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences.

Back in the 50’s (1954 to be accurate) it was known as General Technical Institute. Ever since, this school provides a “hands on” instruction in welding to allow the student to learn by doing…for many, the best way of learning!!

In 2005, prestigious A. Eastwick Colleges Inc. bought the General Technical Institute and since this purchase, the school at Linden has gone through many improvements. Among these are the new labs and classrooms, equipment, programs and computerized training plus the already established hands-on training.

Facilities sit on 15,000 square feet where space has been designed for students to practice comfortably and effectively their training on welding. These facilities consist of classrooms with the proper lighting, welding and machine shops with the latest equipment and student cafeteria with lockers. Needless to say, HoHokus supplies all the tools, equipment and materials for students to complete the programs.

These programs offered by the School are:

Building Maintenance Superintendent Program (36 weeks days/72 weeks evenings)
900 hours-61 credits

Manufacturing Technology Diploma Program (36 weeks days/72 weeks evenings)
900 hours-59 credits

Structural Plate Welding: AWS D1.1 (24 weeks days/48 weeks evenings)
600 hours

Electric Pipe Welding (24 weeks full time/48 weeks halftime)
600 hours

Combination Welding: MIG, TIG, and Stick with blueprinting and shop math
(12 weeks day/24 weeks evening)
315 hours

To be able to properly instruct students, HoHoKus has made sure that they are fully authorized by the accrediting authorities: (A.C.C.S.C.T.) the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges of Technology, the State of New Jersey, Department of Education, the State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the American Welding Society, the Career College Association and the Private Career School Association of New Jersey, the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Family Educational Loan Program, and the Direct Loan Program. HoHokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences is authorized under federal laws to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Both the Office of Workforce Development and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation recognize The HoHoKus School as an eligible institution and often refer clients for re-training. Also, the school is approved by the New Jersey Department of Education to train eligible veterans under Title 38 US Code.

Services from the Financial Aid Department at HoHoKus work full time to assist the student body. The advisors fully support the applicants to determine the type of financial aid they need and the amount as well:

· Federal Stafford Loans (Subsidized)
· Federal Stafford Loans (Unsubsidized)
· Federal PLUS Loans
· Pell Grants
· Hohokus School Payment Plan

Being aware of the student’s needs is a big part of what HoHoKus’ staff is working with. Therefore, the placement department assists learners with career planning, resume review and a professional development course to reach every single career objective the student may have.

New Jersey employers know that HoHoKus’ graduates are ready to fill employment needs. The School will not place a fee to either employer or the student. Because of the School’s service to these companies, they in turn, have contributed to The HoHoKus School of Scholarship Fund.

The School has a Customized Training Division:

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAWP-U)
(14 weeks day/27½ weeks evening)
330 hours

Stick & Tic Pipe Welding
(12 weeks full time/25 weeks halftime)
300 hours

120 Certification Tig (Heli-Arc)
(5 weeks full time/10 weeks halftime)
120 hours

100 Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Stick Welding
(4 weeks full time/8½ weeks halftime)
100 hours

Combination Welding (MIG, TIG and Stick)
(11 weeks day/22 weeks evening)
275 hours

HoHoKus School of Trade and Technical Sciences in Linden prepares, employs and stands out in a world of technical schools. Ever since its foundation, 52 years ago, the School has encouraged students to learn by doing: the hands-on approach at the school is the approach that makes the student learns and be well off as graduates; moreover, productive as workers!!