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    We’re proud to announce the Electrical Lineworker program at Tulsa Welding School’s new Dallas campus in Irving, Texas! Meet instructor Zach Taylor, who will be training the next generation of lineworkers.

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  • Professional Welder

    Program duration: 7 months

    Where metal needs adhering, a welder is needed. The Professional Welder program will train you in the fundamentals of welding and prepare you for entry-level job opportunities as a welder anywhere in the world. Never welded before? No problem. Our expert welding instructors will guide you through every step of the way, no matter your skill level and no matter your prior life experience.

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  • Refrigeration Technologies

    Program duration: 7 months

    Our curriculum puts a heavy focus on hands-on refrigeration & HVAC training. Students also learn the fundamentals of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, climate control and refrigeration technologies (HVACR).

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  • Electrical Applications

    Program duration: 7 months

    Electricians electrify the world, and now you can train to become one. The Electrical Applications program shows students how to wire buildings, install lighting and fix technical glitches. Be prepared for entry-level electrical job opportunities with the help of our industry-professional instructors.

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  • Electro-Mechanical Technologies

    Program duration: 9 months

    Train for career opportunities as an HVAC/R technician, solar panel technician and more. The Electro-Mechanical Technologies program is a multi-pronged program that teaches the fundamentals of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R), as well as electrical and mechanical technologies. This program also introduces students to solar energy technology and photovoltaic science. This program is available at our Tulsa, Jacksonville and Houston campuses.

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  • Associate of Occupational Studies in Welding Technology

    Program duration: 14 months

    After successfully completing the Professional Welder training program, you can take your welding career to the next level. With an Associate of Occupational Studies in Welding Technology degree, you could have career opportunities virtually anywhere across the country and globe. Associate of Occupational Studies in Welding Technology training is available at the Tulsa Campus only.

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Enhance your training with the new virtual reality (VR) experiences from Tulsa Welding School. Designed by expert welding, electrical and HVAC/R professionals for students, our VR technology enables students to practice anywhere at anytime without having to use physical tools or work in labs.

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Kyran, 19, from Springerville, Arizona, graduated from the Professional Welder program at Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center in Houston in February 2023. Thanks for your time, Kyran. How did you come to find Tulsa Welding School? I didn’t know what I wanted to do...

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Over 65 Years of Expertise in the Skilled Trades

At Tulsa Welding School, we are dedicated to helping our students change their lives and putting them on the path to lifetime fulfillment and success.

In addition to our supportive faculty and staff, our hands-on training programs are created with feedback from companies that employ skilled trades professionals. We train students in the types of skills that employers look for in workers.

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TWS is the right choice for skilled trades training!

  • Faculty and staff who are dedicated to your success.
  • Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend classes available. Choose the schedule that works best for you.
  • Hands-on and virtual training for welding, HVAC/R, and electrical.
  • Career Services for help with interviews, writing a resume, and job opportunities.
  • Student Finance Representatives ready to support you in financing your education. Scholarships, grants, and financial aid available to those who qualify.

TWS Graduates Are In-Demand

TWS is an educational institution that prepares students for welding, pipefitting and electro-mechanical careers. Our graduates are trained to have the knowledge, skills and essential attitude to immediately enter their chosen profession.

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Over 35,000¹
Graduates
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91%³
Overall Employment Rate

Across All TWS Campus Locations

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$46,853²
Annual Mean Wage

Average for Welders Across All TWS Campus Locations

Alumni Testimonials

Accredited School, ACCSC. TWS-Jacksonville located at 1750 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216 is recognized by ACCSC as a satellite location of TWS-Jacksonville located at 3500 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216. Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC) in Houston and TWS-Jacksonville are branch campuses of Tulsa Welding School, located at 2545 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74104. Tulsa, OK campus is licensed by OBPVS and ASBPCE. Jacksonville, FL campus is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2331. TWSTC and TWS in Tulsa, OK are approved by TWC. TWS in Jacksonville is licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration, License No. C-668. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Licensure is not equivalent to or synonymous with accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. TWS in Jacksonville is also regulated by: Office for Career and Technical Schools, 10 N. Senate Ave, Suite SE 308, Indianapolis, IN 46204; [email protected]; http://www.in.gov/dwd/2731.htm. GI Bill® Eligible (check with local campus for specific eligibility). The AOSWT program is an Associate of Occupational Studies degree program and is not an academic degree. The AOSWT program is not approved for the following states: CO, GA, LA, MN, and TX. For more information about our programs, please visit our website at: http://www.tws.edu/student-resources/regulatory-information/.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Financial aid and scholarships available to those who qualify. Candidates need to refer to the scholarship information page to determine topic of essay (where applicable) and must meet all regular admissions requirements and be scheduled to start training prior to applying for a scholarship. If a student changes his/her re-enter date, the scholarship award may be forfeited. Scholarships are not transferable and most scholarships cannot be used in conjunction with any other scholarship TWS offers. In most cases, only one award will be given per student. If a student is eligible for multiple scholarships, the scholarship that is most beneficial to the student will be awarded. Scholarships will be distributed incrementally over the entire duration of the program. Scholarship eligibility requires continuous enrollment. Failure to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress may result in the probation and possible loss of scholarship. Termination from training may also result in the loss of a scholarship, which may increase your tuition obligation to TWS. Tuition charges will be based on the amount reflected on your Enrollment Agreement. See the reverse side of your Enrollment Agreement or the School Catalog for the school’s refund policy.

* According to 2019 IPEDS data TWS has the largest total combined enrollment of students for all post-secondary schools in the U.S. with the designated largest program of CIP Code Welding Technology/Welder.

** https://www.cisa.gov/publication/guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure-workforce

**** Electrical Lineworker program is a short program and not eligible for Title IV funding due to the definition of an Academic Year.

1 Total number of estimated graduates for TWS calculated based on historic data available as of 7/28/2022.

***, 2 Welding BLS Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers (514121) in Oklahoma is $47,370, Florida $46,690, Texas $52,500, Tulsa $50,510, Jacksonville $46,290,the Houston area $56,190, and the Dallas area $50,800. Average starting salaries for Professional Welder at TWS Tulsa $39,858, TWS Jacksonville $39,452 and Tulsa Welding School & Technology center $38,748 for graduates employed during the 12-month period of 7/1/21-6/30/22. HVAC/R BLS Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (499021) in Oklahoma is $49,050, Florida $49,380, Texas $51,790, Tulsa $50,580, Jacksonville $50,560,the Houston area $53,900, and the Dallas area $54,840. Average starting salaries for Refrigeration Technologies at TWS Tulsa $30,610, TWS Jacksonville $37,308 and Tulsa Welding School & Technology center $35,668 for graduates employed during the 12-month period of 7/1/21-6/30/22. Electrician BLS Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Electricians (472111) in Oklahoma is $57,200, Florida $50,710, Texas $54,980, Tulsa $57,590, Jacksonville $51,210,the Houston area $57,590, and the Dallas area $55,030. Average starting salaries for Electrical Applications at TWS Tulsa $37,020, TWS Jacksonville $38,821 and Tulsa Welding School & Technology center $37,020 for graduates employed during the 12-month period of 7/1/21-6/30/21. Construction Laborer Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Construction Laborers (472061) in Oklahoma is $39,120, Florida $37,690, Texas $37,600, Tulsa $40,050, Jacksonville $37,860 and the Houston area $38,600. Lineworker BLS Salary: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Texas is $70,090 and the Dallas area $71,190. All BLS Stats reported as of May 2020. http://data.bls.gov/oes

3 For students who started and completed their training during the 12-month period for which 150% of normal time for completion has elapsed and who attained employment in their field of study as outlined on our annual accreditation report dated July 1, 2021. Refer to the most current Student Right-to-know Information for more details on calculation details https://www.tws.edu/student-resources/regulatory-information/

**, 10 AWS Welding Employment Stats: https://weldingworkforcedata.com/ Essential Disclaimer: https://www.cisa.gov/publication/guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure-workforce Welding Employment Stats: According to BLS data Oklahoma employed 9,010, Texas employed 48,380 and Florida employed 14,320, Tulsa employed 3,590, the Houston area employed 15,440, the Dallas area employed 9,910, and Jacksonville employed 1,260 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (514121). HVAC/R Employment Stats: According to BLS data Oklahoma employed 5,370, Texas employed 30,670 and Florida employed 33,560, Tulsa employed 1,680, the Houston area employed 6,610, the Dallas area employed 10,230, and Jacksonville employed 2,320 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanical and Installers (499021). Electrician Employment Stats: According to BLS data Oklahoma employed 7,910, Texas employed 64,360 and Florida employed 42,250, Tulsa employed 2,340, the Houston area employed 18,160, the Dallas area employed 17,600, and Jacksonville employed 3,510 Electricians (472111). Pipefitting Employment Stats: According to BLS data Texas employed 37,980,Florida employed 26930, Houston area employed 9,680 and Jacksonville employed 2,760 Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters (472152). Lineworker Employment Stats: According to BLS data Texas employed 11,960 and the Dallas area employed 2,300 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (499051). BLS data is reported through May 2022 http://data.bls.gov/oes.

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