Welding

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    Welding 
    in as few as 10 months

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    If you want a skilled trades career where you combine technical precision with creativity, the Welding program at Porter and Chester Institute’s Bridgeport, CT and New London, CT locations might be for you! From aerospace applications to bridge construction, today’s welders can find careers in a wide variety of industries.

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    Why PCI?

    Hands-on training using the same equipment and tools you’ll find out in the field.

    Graduates are prepared for AWS certification.

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    Your instructors have relevant field experience through both online and hands-on training in our industry-modeled labs. This arms our graduates with a wealth of practical, hands-on experience.

    Financial aid available to those who qualify.

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    What Will I Learn?

      • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
      • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
      • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
      • Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW).
      • Beads and Fillet Welds
      • Properties of Metals, Pre/Post Heating
      • Safety, Tools, and Construction Drawing

    You’ll become familiar with a variety of welding machines, virtual welding simulators, plasma cutters, acetylene and oxygen torch kits, and protective gear.

    Person welding stainless steel pipes in a workshop, wearing protective gloves and using a welding torch emitting a bright light.

    How can I afford it?

    Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Our team of Educational Funding Specialists will work with you to determine what you’re eligible for and how to pay for school. There are federal, institutional and private programs that can make your career training more affordable, as well as grant and scholarship opportunities that may be available to you.

    Will I get a job?

    While employment is not guaranteed, our Career Service Advisors are dedicated to helping you find the right job for you! We’ll help you with your job search, and also with resume and cover letter writing, and interviewing skills.

    SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

    Ask about our 2025 High School Graduate Scholarship Grant

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    PCI holds accreditation through ACCSC, an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education.

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