Arkansas welding academy

Empowering Your Future Through Professional Welding Education in Arkansas and Surrounding States

The ONLY Federally Accredited Welding Trade School in the state of Arkansas

ABOUT Arkansas Welding Academy

Discover Our Legacy of Excellence in Welding Education

Our Mission

At Arkansas Welding Academy, we are dedicated to providing top-tier welding education and training through accredited welding programs that meet the highest industry standards and help you learn to weld. As the only federally accredited welding trade school in Arkansas, we offer comprehensive hands-on courses ranging from Stick Welding Courses, TIG Welding Courses, and MIG Welding Courses to advanced instruction in Pipe Welding Training, Structural Welding Training, and Carbon Steel Welding Techniques.


Our experienced instructors and state-of-the-art facilities support diverse learning paths, including Veteran Welding Programs, High School Welding Programs, and Women in Welding Workshops. You'll also gain critical knowledge in Blueprint Reading for Welders, Welding Safety Training, and Welding Equipment Maintenance all essential for success in today’s industry.


Whether you're pursuing welding certification programs, exploring custom metal fabrication, or preparing for leadership roles with advanced welding techniques and welding inspection courses, Arkansas Welding Academy equips you with the practical experience and career-ready skills to excel. Join us to turn your ambition into a lifelong, rewarding profession.

Our welding programs

Explore our accredited welding programs that are designed to help you learn to weld and launch your career in as little as seven months. With hands-on training in MIG, TIG, and Stick Welding Courses, as well as Pipe Welding Training, Structural Welding, and Carbon Steel Welding Techniques, you'll graduate ready for the field. Our expert-led curriculum also covers Stainless Steel Welding, Aluminum Welding, Blueprint Reading for Welders, and Welding Safety Training, ensuring you're equipped with the skills today's employers demand.

Master Pipe and Structural Welding Program

The Master Pipe and Structural Welding Program offered by Arkansas Welding Academy is a specialized training course designed to equip you with the essential skills required to excel in an entry-level Welding role.

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Master Pipe and Structural Welding Program

The Master Pipe and Structural Welding Program offered by Arkansas Welding Academy is a specialized training course designed to equip you with the essential skills required to excel in an entry-level Welding role.

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Admissions


Embark on a transformative career path at Arkansas Welding Academy. Our straightforward admissions process is designed to help you enroll and start quickly. With open enrollment and flexible start dates, we're ready when you are. Join us to gain onsite training to learn to weld and Advanced Welding skills that lead to a prosperous career in welding.

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Statistics at a Glance

94%

Graduation Rate

94%

Job Placement Rate

61%

Acceptance Rate


This data is pulled from the most recent Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Resources


Explore our Resources section, featuring tailored tabs for FAQs, Legal information, Future Students, and Current Students, each designed to provide you with the specific support and information you need at any stage of your educational journey.

general information

  • Can I visit the campus before enrolling?

    Absolutely! We encourage prospective students to visit our campus and facilities. Please contact our admissions office to schedule a tour.

  • What are the qualifications of your instructors?

    Our instructors are highly experienced professionals, each possessing significant expertise in the field of welding. They are dedicated to providing you with the best practical and theoretical training.

  • How long does it take to complete a program?

    Our programs are designed to be completed in seven months, providing intensive training that prepares you for the workforce quickly.

  • Are there opportunities for hands-on projects during the courses?

    Yes, students engage in numerous hands-on projects that allow them to apply their skills in real-world scenarios, enhancing their learning and experience.

  • Where is your main office?

    We are located at 1920 North Redmond Road

    Jacksonville Arkansas, 72076

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Take our interactive quiz to discover if welding is the right career path for you. The quiz will evaluate your interests, strengths, and goals to help you make an informed decision about pursuing a career in welding. 

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