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Welding

Welding Certificate

Begin welding in the Upper Peninsula with two semesters of supervised technical training.

Two semesters; department describes approximately 8 months

Schedule

Semester-based certificate; confirm the next entry term and lab timetable with Technology and Occupational Sciences.

Location

NMU welding labs; confirm teaching address and room · Marquette, Michigan

Cost

Request current certificate tuition, fees and required personal tools and protective equipment costs

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Welding opportunity

About the program

Develop foundational stick, MIG, TIG and flux-cored welding skills alongside cutting, fabrication and drawing interpretation. Prior welding experience is not required.

Welding certificate; separate qualification testing may apply

Plan your next step

Funding for this program

These are routes to investigate, not an award or eligibility decision. Your residence, circumstances and exact enrollment matter; the training location alone does not qualify you. Confirm assistance before paying.

Local adviser assessment

Michigan Works! training assistance

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Eligibility checks and sources
  • Ask your local agency to assess eligibility, priority rules, training need and available funds.
  • Have the counselor verify the exact provider, course and payment authorization before you spend.

This is Michigan's local WIOA route, not a second grant to stack with national WIOA. Local limits and availability vary. An association membership account does not apply for training aid or satisfy unemployment requirements.

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Where to go

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Approximate program area

Marquette, Michigan: city-level estimate, not a classroom address.

Nearby distances use this general area until a training address is verified. Locations may vary by section.

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What participants will learn

  • +Stick welding
  • +MIG and TIG welding
  • +Flux-cored welding
  • +Cutting and fabrication

Who this program is for

  • +No prior welding experience required
  • +University admission and lab safety requirements; personal tools and PPE are required