Accelerated Welding Academy
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 to Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Tuesday: 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

This class will be held at Minnesota State College-Southeast Red Wing. 

10 hours of classroom instruction, including Math for Welders, Weld Symbols and Safety.

30 hours of hands-on welding instruction, including:

  • GMAW MIG Welding
  • Intro to Oxyfuel Cutting
  • Intro to SMAW (stick)
  • Intro to Plasma Cutting
  • Plus Northstar Digital Literacy Computer Training
  • OSHA 10 Certification
How to Participate

Qualifiers: Individual of color, lacking stable housing, criminal record, no High School Diploma or GED, disability, unemployed for the last 26 weeks, at of below the 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline

 

Call Kim at 507-821-1014 or email at kbuysse@wdimn.org to see if you are eligible for grant funding.  You must register for this class ahead of time so please call soon as this class is filling up. 

Outcomes

You will receive 2 certificates of completion and 1 college credit from Minnesota State College-Southeast Red Wing.  This is a great opportunity to explore whether the Welding field is for you.

Program Costs

This program is grant funded.  Please call Kim at 507-821-1014 or email at kbuysse@wdimn.org to see if you are eligible.  

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