Admission is open to all qualifying young men , but special consideration is given to those who come from economically disadvantaged families who otherwise would not be able to further their education. Many students have claimed that without Williamson their education would have ended much earlier. Students are taught by an experienced, dedicated faculty who are devoted to sharing their trade, technical, and academic expertise. Academic Programs Students study one trade during their three years at Williamson, earning either a Craftsman Diploma or an Associate Degree in Specialized Technology. Students can receive a Craftsman Diploma in Brick Masonry, Carpentry, Machine Trades, Painting and Wallcovering, or Power Plant Operations.
Classes are typically small in size.
Apart from one single-credit class taught to the entire Freshman class, the maximum number of students in a classroom or laboratory setting is approximately 35 students, although most classes include less than twenty students. Williamson also offers participation in sports, student government, musical organizations, religious groups, and other extra-curricular activities. For over 100 years Williamson has been using its unique approach to vocational education to prepare high-quality tradesmen and technicians for the American work force. In the process, it has gained a national reputation for producing graduates who have become expert craftsmen, successful businessmen, respected citizens, and recognized leaders in their fields.