Career Pathway Certificate: Welding GMAW - Manchester

The demand for welders in Northeast Iowa is high, and employers have stable jobs with good wages that are going unfilled.  With the skills learned in this Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) lab, you will be ready to start your career as a highly sought-after welder in a matter of months.  You will learn safe working practices, become familiar with welding equipment, use basic measuring tools, read manufacturing-part blueprints and identify standard welding symbols.  By the end of this lab experience, you will also be able to weld carbon steel in multiple positions and you’ll be prepared for immediate employment or continuation in our extended welding diploma program. 

The short-term training program offers tuition assistance for qualifying students. Connect with an NICC College and Career Coach to learn more at 844-642-2338 Ext. 1399.