Program Overview

Online applications are OPEN for the 2026-2027 school year PWA Sessions. Please see Program Info Sheet for key dates.
  • The application for Session 1 has closed.
  • Session #2 starts Monday, November 9th, 2026; application closes Thursday, September 10th, 2026 at 4pm
  • Session #3 starts Monday, March 8th, 2027; application closes Thursday, January 7th, 2027 at 4pm. 
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Our eleven-week academy provides students with the opportunity to learn basic welding skills while preparing for welding-related employment. The curriculum combines classroom instruction with hands-on application.

  • Program Length: 11 weeks
  • Classroom Instruction (first 9 weeks): 
    • Mondays and Wednesdays: 8am - 3pm
    • Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays: 8am-11:30am
  • Community Classroom (last 2 weeks): 
    • Monday through Thursday (times vary; may start as early as 6am)
    • Fridays in class: 8am-11:30am

In the last two weeks of class, students will have the opportunity to gain real-world, on-the-job training through participation in our “Community Classroom.” This unpaid learning experience prepares students for a successful transition into the workplace. 
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​Requirements:
  • Students must be age 18 or older
  • Program fee is due one week before you begin class (see schedule in the Program Information Sheet)

Meet your Instructor

Welding Success Stories

Additional Resources

What is a Welder? (Video)
What Our Students Say (Video)
Classroom Photos