Trade School in Jacksonville, FL
Build practical, in-demand skills at Tulsa Welding School’s Jacksonville campus. Train hands-on for rewarding careers in welding, HVAC/R, and electrical systems.
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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 Nov. 30, 2026 & Jan. 11, 2027
What’s TWS All About?
At our Jacksonville campus, TWS offers trade training programs across multiple skilled trades disciplines. Whether your goal is welding, HVAC/R, or electrical systems, you can gain hands-on experience under expert instructors.
And when you’re not in the lab, there’s plenty to do along Florida’s First Coast. Our Jacksonville campus puts you just minutes from the dining and retail scene at St. Johns Town Center and a short drive to the beach. Whether you’re grabbing food with classmates after class, catching waves at Jacksonville Beach, or enjoying the local riverfront culture, you’ll find plenty to explore outside of your training.
Preparing You for Success
At TWS, your training is designed to help you build practical skills, confidence, and career readiness for the skilled trades. From hands-on training to experienced instructors, you’ll get the opportunity to develop skills you can take with you into the workforce.
iv Tulsa Welding School in Houston and Jacksonville were ranked among the top 5% of 4,600 institutions nationwide for the 10-year return on investment, according to a 2022 study by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce.
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Visit the TWS Jacksonville Campus
Located on Florida’s First Coast, the TWS Jacksonville campus puts you minutes from the coast and within easy reach of top dining, shopping, and outdoor recreation. Situated off Southside Boulevard just north of Arlington Expressway (FL-115), our trade school campus is convenient to reach from across the metro area and nearby communities like Jacksonville Beach, Arlington, and Orange Park.
Jacksonville, FL
Main Campus – Welding:
3500 Southside BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32216
North Campus – Tech Center – HVAC/refrigeration and Electrical:
1750 Southside BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32216 (Get Directions)
Phone: (855) 232-0586
Hours of Operation
- Mon-Thu:9AM to 8PM
- Fri:9AM to 5PM
- Sat:9AM to 1PM
- Sun:CLOSED
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Training Programs at the Jacksonville, FL Campus
Welding
Professional Welder Training
Program Duration: 7 months
Professional Welders 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 professional welder, you’ll have career opportunities nationwide, and even worldwide. That means almost anywhere you want to go, welding can take you there.
Learn MoreWelding and Pipefitting Training Program
Program Duration: 9.5 months
The Welding Specialist with Pipefitting program prepares a graduate for entry level positions in structural, pipe and pipeline, and thin alloy welding, as well as for entry-level positions in pipefitting and steam fitting. In addition to the key welding processes learned in the Welding Specialist program, students also learn basic and advanced pipefitting skills.
Learn MoreAssociate 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 Tulsa, OK and Jacksonville, FL campuses.
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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.
Learn MoreElectro-Mechanical Technologies
Program Duration: 10 months
This training program provides each student with a broad range of knowledge in electrical and mechanical technologies, along with heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. Career opportunities in this field are wide and growing. An added value to the program is the solar energy technology module, which includes an overview of the Photovoltaic (PV) Science with principles and application processes used in many solar powered systems.
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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!
Learn MoreOver $7,000,000 in Scholarships Available
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Discover scholarship opportunities designed to make your education more affordable. Use our search tools to check eligibility and apply quickly.
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)!
Our Jacksonville campus is proud to train the next generation of skilled trades professionals across Florida’s First Coast. We are dedicated to empowering individuals with hands-on education and practical training to launch essential careers and build brighter futures for themselves and their families. With fast-track programs in Welding, HVAC/Refrigeration, and Electrical, all designed to be completed in under a year. Our expert instructors and career support teams are committed to helping you gain real- world skills and succeed in the skilled trades.
Warm regards,
Frequently Asked Questions
Trade School Training Programs offered at the Jacksonville, FL Campus include:
- Professional Welding Training
- Welding and Pipefitting Training Program
- Associate of Occupational Studies in Welding Technology
- Refrigeration Technologies
- Electro-Mechanical 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
Awesome Trade School to Consider
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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
How to Get Started
Whether you are ready to start ASAP or you are weighing your options, our team can help. We will answer all of your questions and help you make the right choice for your future.
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Discover Jacksonville, FL
Whether you’re looking to take in a JAGUARS GAME, play 18 HOLES at some of the nicest golf courses in the country, or simply head to a NEARBY BEACH to soak up some sun, you’ll quickly find out there’s no shortage of things to do in northeastern Florida’s biggest city.
Enjoying the City
Looking to kill an afternoon on a beautiful day? Head over to the ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER and shop in an enormous open-air mall or learn new things at the CUMMER MUSEUM.
A Stroll by the River
Stroll along the JACKSONVILLE RIVERWALKS, a series of trails and open space along both sides of the St. Johns River.
See the Animals
Say hello to some furry friends at the JACKSONVILLE ZOO AND GARDENS.
Hungry?
There are endless dining options in Jacksonville. Here are some places you have to check out:
- Black Sheep Restaurant
- Maple Street Biscuit Company
- Moxie Kietchen
- The Bearded Pig
Sports
Jacksonville has all kinds of sports teams that appeal to both the casual fan and the true fanatic:
- Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL)
- The Players Championship (PGA Tour)
- Jacksonville Sharks (Indoor Football)
- Jacksonville Giants (Basketball)
- Jacksonville Axemen (Rugby)
Seafood
After the game or event wraps up, you’ve probably worked up an appetite. In the mood for seafood? Jacksonville has you covered:
- Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant
- Clark’s Fish Camp Seafood Restaurant
- Salt Life Food Shack
The Riverside Arts Market
THE RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET is an awesome open-air market that highlights the work of artists, artisans, farmers, and makers. Everyone in the family will find something fun to do here.
Theatre Jacksonville
THEATRE JACKSONVILLE puts on all kinds of productions— comedies, dramas, tragedies. The venue also schedules events that appeal to all age groups.
Science & History
JACKSONVILLE’S MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY, more commonly known as the MOSH, has a slew of interesting science and history artifacts that iwll intrigue visitors of all groups.
