Our mission at the arkansas welding academy
Leading the Way in Welding Education
At Arkansas Welding Academy, our mission is deeply rooted in our commitment to excellence in welding education. We strive to empower each student with the highest level of skills and knowledge, fostering professional growth and readiness for the industry. Our dedicated approach not only prepares students for immediate employment but also instills a lifelong passion for craftsmanship in welding, ensuring they thrive in their careers and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
OUR VISION
is to continually enhance our position as the premier welding school excelling through hands-on training in welding and allied joining and cutting processes.
OUR MISSION
is to advance the AWA student to an expert level of understanding and execution of joining and cutting processes through American Welding Society (AWS) Level I and II SENSE curriculum.
OUR CORE VALUES
are centered upon honesty, trust, a constituents-mindset, quality, reliability, serviceability, program integrity, and teamwork.
Diversifying the
Welding Workforce:
Creating Opportunities for All
At Arkansas Welding Academy, we’re committed to building a more inclusive, skilled, and forward-thinking welding workforce. We proudly support women, veterans, and high school students who are ready to take the road less traveled and forge a solid career in welding.
Women in Welding:
Shaping the Future
More women than ever are picking up the torch and finding their place in the welding world. Through our Women in Welding Workshops and inclusive learning environment, we’re helping women thrive in programs like:
- TIG Welding Courses
- Stick Welding Courses
- MIG Welding Courses
- Aluminum Welding Classes
- Structural Welding Training
Veteran Welding Programs:
From Service to Skilled Trades
Our Veteran Welding Programs are designed to help former military members turn their discipline and experience into a valuable new career. We offer GI Bill®-approved accredited welding programs that include:
- Pipe Welding Training
- Welding Certification Programs
- Welding Inspection Courses
- On-Site Welding Training
- Corporate Welding Training opportunities
High School Welding Programs:
A Smarter Start
Not every student wants the traditional college experience and that’s okay. Our High School Welding Programs and Summer Welding Camps provide teens with an early introduction to high-paying, hands-on careers. These programs emphasize:
- Introduction to Welding Careers
- Blueprint Reading for Welders
- Welding Safety Training
- Welding Equipment Maintenance
- Access to Welding Equipment Rental for practice and projects
Join the Next Generation of Welders
Whether you're a trailblazing woman, a veteran seeking a career path outside of the military, or a high school student looking for an alternative to college, there's a place for you at Arkansas Welding Academy to learn to weld.
Career Development
Arkansas Welding Academy believes that career development is an essential aspect of the successful AWA student and/or graduate.
By providing life-time brush-up and job placement assistance, the AWA graduate will be better able to achieve the pinnacle
of their professional welding career. Whereas Arkansas Welding Academy does not guarantee a job to any student, special effort is made
to assist all graduates in job placement. Placement services are available at no additional cost to Arkansas Welding Academy graduates
and include the following services:
