Welder Training Program Evening Welding Program
Start Your Career in Welding
Looking for a career in welding but need the training and certifications to get started?
Tri-Rivers Career Center Adult Education is actively accepting applications for our Evening Welding, Fabrication, and Allied Process Program.
This 650-hour, hands-on training program is designed for adults who want to build the skills employers are looking for while preparing to earn up to 11 AWS industry certifications.
Classes are held in the evening, making this a great option for individuals who are currently working, changing careers, or ready to enter the skilled trades.
What You'll LearnStudents receive hands-on training in:
SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding)
GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding/MIG)
GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/TIG)
Structural Fabrication
Intro to Pipe Welding
Oxy Fuel Cutting
Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging
Weld Print Reading
Intro to Lincoln/FANUC Robotic Welding
Math for Welders
Lab Safety
OSHA 10 Safety Certification
Employability and Job Search Skills
Evening Cohort
Monday through Friday
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Orientation: October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Program Start: October 5, 2026
Program End: June 18, 2027
Enrollment Deadline: January 15, 2027
Total Tuition and Fees: $13,565
Tuition: $2,750 per quarter
Application Fee: $95
Lab Fee: $400
Supplies, Textbooks & Testing: $2,070
Financial aid is available to eligible applicants.
Each quarter's tuition is due before the first day of the quarter.
Take the Next Step
Don't just search for your next job. Train for your next career.
Apply today for the Tri-Rivers Career Center Adult Education Evening Welding Program and start building the skills, experience, and certifications that can help open doors in welding and advanced manufacturing.
Your "Next" Starts Here.
Who Should Apply?
This program may be a great fit if you are:
Interested in starting a career in welding or manufacturing
Looking to gain industry-recognized welding certifications
Currently working and need an evening training option
Looking to change careers and enter the skilled trades
Already working in industry and want to expand your welding skills
No welding career? We're here to help you build one.
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