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Parents Trust Tulsa Welding School
Tulsa Welding School has resources for parents with children interested in vocational training. By attending our school, your child will be trained in top skilled trade careers.
For Parents & Families
At Tulsa Welding School (TWS), we have been training high school graduates since the day we opened our doors in 1949. We take seriously your student’s quality of education, housing, affording tuition, career opportunities and safety.
Our hands-on programs are designed so upon successful completion, graduates have access to a variety of career opportunities.
It is as important to us as it is to you that TWS is the right fit for your student’s education, training and future career goals. Check out the guide below to help you make the right decision about your child’s future.
We are here to support students and their families. Contact us at: (855) 232-0586
Tulsa Welding School: Over 75 Years of Training the Next Generation of Skilled Tradespeople
Since its founding in 1949, TWS has evolved into one of the leaders in professional skilled trades institutions*, preparing students for various careers in the skilled trades like welding, HVAC, refrigeration, industrial maintenance and electrical. TWS has four campuses in four different locations in the US:
Our Locations
2545 East 11th Street
Tulsa, OK 74104
3500 Southside Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32216
243A Greens Rd.
Houston, TX 77060
700 East Airport Freeway
Irving, TX 75062
TWS Is a Safe Learning Environment
Safety has always been one of our top concerns at TWS. All students and faculty are expected to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) while on the campus. All clothing must be appropriate for both the welding and HVAC/R laboratories: Long pants, leather boots and long-sleeve shirts are the expectation at TWS. We also maintain a safe and clean environment on our campus to promote a healthy environment and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. All 4 TWS campuses have staggered schedules, keeping a minimum of students on the campus at a given time while still ensuring each student can complete their entire training program. TWS practices social distancing, regularly cleans surfaces, and makes hand sanitizer readily available.
Our students look out for each other. TWS has a student ambassador program, who students can ask for extra help whenever they need it.
Expert Welding, HVAC/R, Industrial Maintenance and Electrical Instructors With Years of Experience.
With over 1,000 years of combined industry experience†, our instructors use all of their knowledge to train students in the fundamentals of their program. No matter their age or experience, your child will receive in-depth instruction to prepare them for real-world industry job opportunities.Our instructors will provide personalized one-on-one instruction for each student.
It is not necessary that your child has any prior experience in their trade. Our instructors will assess and work with each student to align to their specific needs. TWS instructors begin teaching each training program as if the students have never even touched a tool before.
We are committed to the success of your student. Students can often arrange to stay after class to get additional help and guidance from instructors or work with tutors.
We encourage you to speak to our faculty in person and see for yourself. Contact us to schedule a tour or join us for an upcoming open house.
Welding, HVAC/R, Industrial Maintenance and Electrical Are Great Careers for Your Son or Daughter
Older tradespeople are retiring, leaving openings for the next generation. For example, the American Welding Society predicts a shortage of 400,000 welders by 2024.
Opportunity Meets Demand
The skilled trades hold a bright future of opportunity for anyone who wants to join them. Here’s how much employment is expected to grow in the U.S. by 2033 in each fieldi:
- Welding: 45,800
- Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R): 42,500
- Electrician: 80,200
- Electrical Lineworker: 10,700
- Industrial Maintenance: 43,500
Careers That Build America
Welding, HVAC/R, Electrical and Industrial Maintenance are diverse fields with many different career opportunities.
Welding:
- Aerospace and Aviation
- Automotive Shops
- Shipbuilding
- Construction
- The Military
- Manufacturing
- Boilermaking
- Steamfitting
HVAC and Refrigeration:
- Refrigeration Technician
- Commercial Refrigeration Installer
- HVAC/R Service Technician
- HVAC/R Installation Technician
- Refrigeration Service Technician
Electrical:
- Residential Electrician
- Commercial Electrician
- Industrial Electrician
- Maintenance Electrician
Electrical Lineworker:
- Climbing in Elevated Work Site (Pole Climbing)
- Overhead Construction
- Underground Construction
- System Design and Operation
- National Electric Safety Code
- AC and DC Circuits, and Electric Power
Industrial Maintenance:
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Machinery Maintenance Technician
- Millwright
Career Services Finds Job Opportunities for Your Student After Graduation
Our Career Services team has relationships with employers all over the country. They look for job opportunities for each graduate, and they will even help your student connect with employers, write a resume and prepare for interviews.
We partner with companies that need the next generation of skilled tradespeople to fill their open jobs. Here is what some of our employer partnerships say about hiring TWS graduates:
“I like that TWS is very open to feedback on how it can improve. They want to meet with employers, to find out what we need their graduates to learn. That’s something that I really enjoy. They are always STEG-1167 looking to improve, to meet employers’ needs. They are very forward-thinking, bending to what the industry requires rather than sticking to a curriculum and simply pushing out graduates.”
– Melina Anderson, Sabre Industries
“Tulsa Welding School is the only welding school we use for finding welders. Other than that, we use job boards for our sourcing. We attend the school’s career fairs regularly. We do conferences. We are open to anything that will get us qualified candidates in the door. Our career fairs at the Houston campus are often very successful.”
– Brenda Aleman, LK Jordan & Associates
“TWS graduates take pride in their work; they get on well with others, they want to learn more, and they are driven to be successful.”
– Mark Joseph, TD Industries
TWS Provides an Affordable and Efficient Option for Post-Secondary Education
Just as our students are unique, so are their educational pathways. While a 4 or 2 year degree might be the right path for some, career based education might be the right choice for others. At TWS, our students can graduate in as few as 7 months and be prepared for professional careers in welding, HVAC, refrigeration, Electrical and Industrial Maintenance. It saves time and money!
Not all programs are available at all campuses or for all states. Program availability varies by state and location. Contact your campus to determine program availability.
TWS Training Program Length
- Professional Welder: 7 months
- Associate of Occupational Studies in Welding Technology: 14 months
- Welding Specialist with Pipefitting: 9.5 months
- Electro-Mechanical Technologies: 9 months
- Refrigeration Technologies: 7 months
- Electrical Applications: 7 months
- Electrical Lineworker: 3.5 months
- Industrial Maintenance: 7 months
Investing in your Student’s Education and Future
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. We highly recommend that you contact our Financial Aid Department to help you determine how your child can pay for tuition. There are many ways to explore financial support for your student’s training consisting of: Scholarships, Grants and financial aid (parent/student loans):
High School Welding Competition: Win a Free Full Tuition Scholarship
This yearly competition is your child’s opportunity not just to show off their welding skills, but also to win tuition scholarships to attend TWS. Last year over $245,000 in scholarships and prizes were awarded.
Learn more about student loans
Over $7 million in scholarships available!‡
TWS offers scholarships for high school seniors, women, out-of-state-students, military veterans and many more. Your child might be eligible for one of these.
TWS Supplies Everything Your Child Needs to Be Successful
Every TWS student receives a gear package that contains all the tools they need for their training program. Your student will also receive a tablet to complete their assignments
TWS Helps Students With Housing and Finding Part-Time Jobs
Is your child from out of state? We’ll help them ease into a new living situation while they’re a TWS student. Our Student Services team will work with you and your child to locate housing near the campus and finding a part-time job if they need one during school. We partner with Edurent to help students find affordable housing.
TWS Provides the Newest Training VR Technologies
OcuWeld is a new and innovative Virtual Reality (VR) welding simulator designed by expert welding instructors for our welding students.
You can access OcuWeld anytime, anywhere – with or without WIFI. It enables you to practice your welding skills as part of our program at TWS.
An Accredited School You Can Trust
All TWS campuses are accredited schools by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
Licensed by:
Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education Approved and regulated by:
Texas Workforce Commission
Career Schools and Colleges
Austin, Texas
Registered with:
Nebraska Department of Education
State of Wyoming Department of Education
Member of:
The American Society for Nondestructive Testing
Oklahoma Private School Association
Tulsa Chamber of Commerce
This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.
Accredited in Indiana by OCTS. This institution is regulated by: Office for Career and Technical Schools, 10 N. Senate Ave, Room SE 308, Indianapolis, IN 46204; Office for Career and Technical Schools Website.
Licensed by:
Florida Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education, License #2331
Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at:
325 West Gaines St., Suite 1414,
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Toll-free telephone number (888) 224-6684
Commission for Independent Education Page
Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education
Member of:
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges
Registered with Mississippi Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration
Licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education,
1122 Lady Street, Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29201, Telephone number (803) 737-2260, Website.
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.
The Tulsa Welding School is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.
1750 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216 is recognized by ACCSC as a Satellite location of TWS- Jacksonville.
This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.
Approved and regulated by: Texas Workforce Commission Career Schools and Colleges Austin, Texas
Licensed by:
Louisiana Board of Regent
Approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission Career School and Colleges Section 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas
Licensed by:
Louisiana Board of Regent
Additional Sources
†TWS/Tulsa Welding School faculty has over 1,000 years of combined experience in the welding industry as of March/April 2024.
‡Available scholarship amounts are estimated for the period of 1/1/2022 through 12/31/2022 for the Tulsa, Jacksonville & Houston campuses combined.
