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Welding students at Marshall University's Advanced Manufacturing Center
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Forge Your Future with Welding Pathways

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Coming in 2026

Marshall University and Mountwest Community and Technical College are teaming up to bring you a welding pathway that will 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 pathway is 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.

Why Choose a Welding Micro-Pathway?

Quick Completion

Gain industry-ready skills in weeks or months.

Hands-On Training

Learn through practical, real-world experience using the latest welding equipment.

Affordable Options

Access cost-effective programs that fit your budget.

Stackable Credentials

Use your pathway as a foundation to pursue advanced certifications or degrees.v

MAMC Welding Center

Opening in 2026

Advanced Welding & Robotics Technology Training Center

COMING SOON: Welding Pathway

This pathway allows learners to earn a welding certificate and gain further skills to earn an associate’s degree in welding and continue on to a BAS degree if desired.
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Welding Technology Certificate

9 months

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Welding Technology AAS

Certificate +12 months

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Welding Apprenticeship

3-4 year employer training

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Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Studies (BAS)

AAS + 2 years

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  • Connect with our staff and learn more about available degree pathways.
  • Discover different careers available with the certificates and degrees available through our pathway programs.
  • Ask questions and obtain any help you need with the application and enrollment process.
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No Cost/Low-Cost Tuition Options

Various funding opportunities are available to assist students in completing micro-pathway programs at both Mountwest and Marshall. Use the links below to learn more about some of the funding opportunities that may be available for our pathway programs.

For additional information or to find out if you may be eligible for any of these programs, please contact the financial aid office at Mountwest Community & Technical College or Marshall University.

Don’t forget to check with your current employer to find out if your workplace offers educational funding opportunities.

Ready to Spark Your Career?

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

Marshall University – Contact Marshall University for info on earning a microcredential or a bachelor’s degree