Workforce Development Program
Ready to spark a new career?
Train hands-on with industry-standard equipment, earn American Welding Society (AWS) certifications, and be job-ready in about one year. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
Program at a Glance
- Program Length 1,050 clock hours, about one year
- Class Schedule Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Credentials AWS certifications in multiple welding processes
- Cost Help Financial aid and grant funding for those who qualify
Why Choose Chipola's Welding Program?
- Learn by doing. Train with the latest welding equipment, mobile welding units, and simulation technologies in state-of-the-art facilities.
- Industry-recognized credentials. Earn American Welding Society (AWS) certifications in various welding processes, a quality education that meets industry standards.
- A schedule that works. Daytime classes Monday through Thursday leave room for work and family commitments.
- Help paying for it. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify, with special consideration for veterans. The Workforce Recovery Training Program Grant (WRTP) is available for tuition, fees, and books through the fall 2026 semester.
Choose Your Path
Welding Technologies
1,050 clock hoursStart here. Build core skills across multiple welding processes and finish in approximately one year, ready for entry-level welding careers.
Advanced Welding Technologies
750 clock hoursAlready welding? Take your skills further with advanced processes and techniques that open the door to higher-level positions.
How to Get Started
- Apply to Chipola. Submit your free online application to get started.
- Complete the TABE. Achieve a minimum score on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) unless exempt per Rule 6A-10.040.
- Line up funding. Ask the Financial Aid Office and the Grants Office what you qualify for before classes begin.
Program Resources
Academic Pathway: Welding Technologies (PDF)
Academic Pathway: Advanced Welding (PDF)
Chipola Admissions
Financial Aid Office
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