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Welding and Metal Fabrication
Dean of the School of Trade Technologies
What it is
Long considered an art form, metalworking is a hands-on creative learning experience where you solve problems with your mind and body. Minneapolis College's Welding and Metal Fabrication program provides you with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills needed to gain entry-level employment in manufacturing, construction and various other industries.
Highlights
- The Welding and Metal Fabrication program offers a short-term 27-credit Welding certificate, which can be completed in just one year through either day or evening classes. Additionally, students have the opportunity to pursue a diploma or an A.A.S. degree in Welding and Metal Fabrication.
- Small class sizes provide lots of one-on-on attention from instructors and hands-on learning experiences.
- Minneapolis College's Welding and Metal Fabrication program is an excellent stepping-stone for further education in the manufacturing and engineering fields with the capacity for advancement.
- Welder certifications are available to students in multiple processes to American Welding Society Standards.
- Students participate in Behind the Mask and Skills USA welding competitions each year.
- American Welding Society scholarships are available.
- The program encourages creativity; you plan and fabricate your own projects for course credit.