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Welding

Basic Welding

A short evening introduction to stick welding, flux-core welding and cutting.

40 hours across 10 evening meetingsPermission required

Dates

September 8, 2026 - October 8, 2026

Schedule

Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-9:30 PM Central

Location

SSWB 101, Meridian; confirm building directions · Meridian, Mississippi

Cost

$375; confirm required equipment and any additional costs

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Welding opportunity

About the program

Practice foundational welding techniques and shop procedures before committing to a longer trade pathway. This introductory course awards a completion certificate, not certified-welder status.

Certificate of completion; not certified-welder qualification

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Approximate program area

Meridian, Mississippi: city-level estimate, not a classroom address.

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What participants will learn

  • +Stick welding
  • +Flux-core arc welding
  • +Cutting fundamentals
  • +Shop procedures

Who this program is for

  • +Confirm learner eligibility and required protective equipment with workforce staff
  • +Complete the provider's registration and attendance requirements