Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades pathway

Welding

Credential
Credential Program
Length
3-4 Months
Where
  • Middletown Campus (Middletown, VA)
  • Fauquier Campus (Warrenton, VA)

Are you ready to master the art of welding and create strong, durable structures? Our welding classes offer a solid foundation in welding processes, safety practices, and essential skills. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced welder, our courses cater to all skill levels. Here are the current offerings:

  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)
  • Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW/Flux)
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)

Our courses combine engaging lectures, hands-on practice, and interactive workshops. You’ll have access to a fully equipped welding lab to apply your knowledge. We prioritize safety, ensuring a secure learning environment. Join us for an exciting journey into welding. Gain the skills and expertise needed for a rewarding career or simply learn how to fix things on your own. Enroll today and start shaping your future with the power of welding.

Check out more about each of these programs in the student handbooks!

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Mike Mullins in a safety harness and high-visibility vest takes a selfie from an elevated work platform at an industrial job site while wearing a welding helmet, protective gloves, and cold-weather gear.​‌
Student Spotlight

Mike Mullins

Mike Mullins turned to 91̽»¨ Workforce Solutions after growing bored with his remote job and experiencing a series of layoffs. He has found a thrilling new career as a welder.

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Matthew Del Vacchio welds a metal workpiece while wearing a black 1740 Series welding helmet lowered over his face and a navy flame-resistant jacket. He grips a TIG welding torch with white Vulcan Defender leather gloves, producing a bright electric arc and blue-purple glow. The workpiece is clamped in a welding fixture with a red-handled magnet on a metal workbench, with a yellow DeWalt angle grinder and other tools in the background against a blue booth wall.
Student Spotlight

Matthew Del Vacchio

One year after graduating from Gainesville High School, Matthew Del Vacchio is forging a solid career path with the 91̽»¨ Workforce Solutions Welding program.

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Welding student
Student Spotlight

Isaac Shanks

Marine Corps veteran Isaac Shanks grew up watching his grandfather weld, and came to 91̽»¨ when he wanted to learn the trade.

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Tuition and Funding Options

Financial Assistance, Grant Funding and Sallie Mae Loans may be available for eligible students.

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