Marshall University and Mountwest Community and Technical College have teamed up to bring you welding micro-pathways that equip you with the skills and certifications needed to excel in this high-demand trade. Whether you’re starting your welding career or sharpening your expertise, our programs are designed to get you job-ready quickly and affordably.
Build Skills for a Growing Industry
Our welding micro-pathways are tailored to meet the demands of employers, ensuring your training leads directly to job opportunities.
Who Should Enroll?
- New to Welding: Start a career in one of the nation’s most in-demand trades.
- Experienced Welders: Enhance your skills with specialized certifications.
- Career Changers: Transition into a stable, well-paying industry.
Gain industry-ready skills in weeks or months.
Learn through practical, real-world experience using the latest welding equipment.
Access cost-effective programs that fit your budget.
Use your pathway as a foundation to pursue advanced certifications or degrees.
- Connect with our staff and learn more about our welding micro-pathway.
- Discover different careers available with our welding certificates and degrees.
- Ask questions and obtain any help you need with the application and enrollment process.
Various funding opportunities are available to assist students in completing micro-pathway programs at both Mountwest and Marshall. This chart outlines some of the funding opportunities available for our pathway programs. Use the links below to learn more about each of these programs.
- Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student (HEAPS)
- Marshall Scholarships
- Mountwest Scholarships
- Pell Grant
- WIOA
- WV Higher Education Grant
- WV Invests
- WV Promise Scholarship
For additional information or to find out if you may be eligible for any of these programs, please contact:
Mountwest Community & Technical College
Jenna Vanhoose at 304-710-3414
Marshall University
Kourtney Sandefur at 304-696-3162
Don’t forget to check with your current employer to find out if your workplace offers educational funding opportunities.
Don’t wait to build your future. Start your journey with a welding micro-pathway today and unlock opportunities in manufacturing, construction, and beyond.
Mountwest – Contact MCTC for info on earning a certificate or associate’s degree
Wendy Quattlebaum, 304-710-3384
Marshall University – Contact Marshall University for info on earning a microcredential or a bachelor’s degree
Michelle Morrison, 304-696-2548