Eastern Alumnus Spotlight: John Devlin Cerino

Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) 2011 Welding Technology/ graduate, John Devlin Cerino, is preparing to graduate from the Divers Academy International in Erial, N.J. on Jan. 26.

For over three decades Divers Academy International has served as one of the nation’s leading commercial diving schools, providing an unsurpassed education in inland and offshore dive disciplines, including underwater welder training.

While in tenth grade, John had a friend in EASTERN’s Welding program. Since Cerino has always considered himself a hands-on learner, he decided to give it a try his junior year – and from there found his career path.

Cerino took advantage of the cooperative learning program at EASTERN.

Through cooperative learning, seniors have the opportunity to work several days in their field of study in an EASTERN-approved establishment, and report back in to class once a week.

This program provides students with the credits they need toward high school graduation, gain real-world work experience, and earn money. Cerino’s cooperative learning experience parlayed into a full time job after graduation at Martelli’s Metal Fabrication Inc.

While at EASTERN, Cerino’s Welding Technology Instructor, , told his students about the opportunity to learn underwater welding at Divers Academy International.

Cerino began his full-time schooling at Divers Academy International in September 2011, and is now focusing on obtaining a job position in under-water welding. provides career placement services, but Cerino noted that there are many job opportunities in the south and is considering moving to Louisiana or Texas.

“If you are interested in one of EASTERN’s programs – go for it,” said Cerino. “I have always excelled in a hands-on learning environment. Welding Technology was a great fit for me, and Mr. Devine is an amazing teacher who really cares about his students and their futures. If you put forth the effort and commitment, then you can become a skilled welder, and will thrive in a well-paid, high-demand field.”

EASTERN’s Welding Technology program students learn about the properties of different types of metals and how to join them using state-of-the-art welding equipment. The program prepares students for success in such career fields as mechanical, aerospace or industrial engineering, physical metallurgist, business owner, and welding engineer.

Information courtesy of Eastern Center for Arts and Technology.

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