Trade School in Atlanta Metro, GA
Get hands-on training for in-demand skilled trades at Tulsa Welding School’s Atlanta Metro campus. Explore career-focused programs in welding, HVAC/R, electrical systems, and industrial maintenance designed to help you build practical, job-ready skills.
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Upcoming Start Dates
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Welding Nov. 30, 2026 & Jan. 11, 2027
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HVAC/R Oct. 28, 2026 & Nov. 30, 2026
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Electrical Oct. 28, 2026 & Nov. 30, 2026
What’s TWS All About?
At our Atlanta Metro (Decatur, GA) campus, you won’t just sit in a classroom and take notes. You’ll spend your time getting hands-on experience in the skilled trades, training in programs like welding, HVAC/R, and electrical systems. Learn from experienced instructors, get your hands dirty, and build practical skills designed to help you launch a rewarding career.
And when you’re not in the shop or lab, there’s plenty to explore. Training in Decatur places you right in the pulse of the vibrant Atlanta metropolitan area, known for its incredible food scene, rich music heritage, and thriving community culture. Whether you’re grabbing lunch with classmates in downtown Decatur, exploring the Atlanta BeltLine, or connecting with fellow students on campus, you’ll find plenty to do when class lets out.
Conveniently located off I-285 near I-20, our Decatur campus is easily accessible from anywhere across the greater Atlanta area, including neighboring communities like Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Tucker, and downtown Atlanta.
Preparing You for Success
For decades, Tulsa Welding School has helped students build the skills and confidence needed to pursue careers in the skilled trades. With hands-on training and career-focused programs, TWS is committed to preparing students for opportunities in the workforce.
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Visit the TWS Atlanta Metro Campus
Located in the heart of the Atlanta Metro, our newest campus in Decatur will give students across the region access to practical training in welding, HVAC/R, and electrical. Whether you’re starting your first career or making a change, TWS will be here to help you build your future, in as few as 7 months.
Hours of Operation
- Mon-Thu:9AM - 6PM
- Fri:9AM - 5PM
- Sat:CLOSED
- Sun:CLOSED
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Training Programs at the Atlanta Metro (Decatur), GA Campus
Welding
Welding Specialist Training
Program Duration: 7 months
Welding Specialists are found everywhere – automotive, aerospace and aviation industries; bridges and bikes; shipyards, shops and skyscrapers – wherever metal needs adhering, a welder is needed. By being trained as a skilled welding specialist, you’ll have career opportunities nationwide, and even worldwide. That means almost anywhere you want to go, welding can take you there.
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Refrigeration Technologies
Program Duration: 7 months
When it comes to refrigeration technologies training schools, TWS in Tulsa, OK, Jacksonville, FL, Houston, TX, Dallas Metro (Irving, TX), Atlanta Metro (Decatur, GA) and Phoenix, AZ have a track record for preparing students for a rewarding career as a Refrigeration Technician. Our 7-month curriculum puts a heavy focus on hands-on training while teaching the fundamentals of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, climate control and refrigeration technologies.
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Electrical Technologies
Program Duration: 7 months
The Electrical Technologies program prepares students for entry-level job opportunities as an electrician. In as few as 7 months of hands-on training at Tulsa Welding School, you could be trained in the skills you need to maintain and service residential, commercial, and industrial electrical equipment.
Students will learn the fundamentals of electricity and solar power, residential and commercial wiring applications, low voltage usage with audio/video and security systems and programming, in-depth applications of motors, lighting, and the devices that control them (including PLCs) as well as exposure to various types of transformers.
Let our experienced instructors set you on the path to success as a professional electrician!
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DEWALT Trades Scholarship
Stanley Black & Decker has established the DEWALT Trades Scholarship to assist individuals attending a two-year college or vocational-technical school.
SME Education Foundation Scholarship
The SME Education Foundation scholarship is for students pursuing an associate degree in manufacturing engineering technology or a closely related field at an accredited trade school.
Connex Foundation Scholarship
The Connex Foundation will award scholarships up to $5,000 each in 2025 to individuals pursuing a career in the skilled trades.
Message from the Campus President
Welcome to Tulsa Welding School (TWS)!
Right here in Decatur, our Atlanta Metro campus is a supportive community dedicated to helping local talent launch thriving careers in the skilled trades. With fast-track programs in Welding, HVAC/Refrigeration, and Electrical, we connect students directly to the training, local industry partners, and job opportunities fueling Atlanta’s booming job market. Whether you’re starting fresh or leveling up your skills, our team is here to support you every step of the way—from day one in the lab to landing your career.
Warm regards,
Frequently Asked Questions
Trade School Training Programs offered at the Atlanta, GA Campus include:
- Welding Specialist Training
- Refrigeration Technologies
- Electrical Technologies
Campus tours are a common way to see classrooms and labs before making a decision. Our Admissions Representatives can help schedule a visit and answer questions about programs, training spaces, and student support.
Sometimes. A number of states offer reciprocity for journeyman-level licenses, usually requiring the applicant to have held their original license in good standing for a minimum period and to submit proof of hours and exam results. Reciprocity agreements vary by state pair and are not universal.
Yes, TWS welcomes out-of-state students from all over the country. No matter where you’re coming from, the TWS faculty and staff are here to make the process and your stay as easy as possible.
Yes. The Career Services Department at TWS is here to help with the next steps, including assistance with:
- Preparing resumes
- Conducting employment searches
- Interview preparation
- Employer weld test preparation
- On campus employer recruitment testing for graduates
Tulsa Welding School does not offer 100% online classes. TWS has campuses in Tulsa, OK, Jacksonville, FL, Houston, TX, the Dallas Metro, TX, & the Atlanta Metro, GA and if you are not within commuting distance you will need to consider your ability and resources for relocation while attending training.
However, TWS does utilize a hybrid learning model where outside of in-person lab work and instruction, students are able to complete the theoretical portion of classes online.
Please reach out if you have any additional questions on how coursework is structured.
Credits earned at Tulsa Welding School (TWS) may not transfer to another educational institution. Credits earned at another educational institution may not be accepted by Tulsa Welding School. You should obtain confirmation that Tulsa Welding School will accept any credits you have earned at another educational institution before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement. You should also contact any educational institutions that you may want to transfer credits earned at Tulsa Welding School prior to executing an enrollment contract or agreement.
The ability to transfer credits from Tulsa Welding School to another educational institution may be very limited. Your credits may not transfer and you may have to repeat courses previously taken at Tulsa Welding School if you enroll in another educational institution. You should never assume that credits will transfer to or from any educational institution. It is highly recommended and you are advised to make certain that you know the transfer of credit policy of Tulsa Welding School and of any other educational institutions you may in the future want to transfer the credits earned at Tulsa Welding School before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement.
Graduates of the Associate of Occupational Studies degree program can apply to transfer their credits to the University of Phoenix (UOP) under an articulation agreement between the two institutions. This relationship allows TWS graduates to access higher-level education at UOP campuses across the country and around the world seamlessly and efficiently.
TWS has partnered with EDUrent to help you find the best student housing solution. EDUrent goes beyond standard property listings and can help you find roommates or even assist in raising money to help pay for your housing.
Options for housing include:
- Renting an apartment or house
- Sharing a living space with roommates
Learn more about how EDUrent can help you.
Graduate Reviews
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Yarnell McGee
I absolutely love it
Currently a student at TWS in my 4th month. I absolutely love it and can say this for certain. The ones posting badly about this school are the ones that ended up leaving because of pure laziness/not showing up. I cannot wait to graduate in the near future! Thanks for the great work and Awesome experience!
Caleb Scanlon
Professional Welder
Knowledgeable Faculty
Mr. Carpenter and Mr. X are very knowledgeable and were able to give me a great [experience]. The [career] service[s] team are all amazing and help you find a job throughout the program.
David Juarez
Refrigeration Technologies
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