Fast-Track Career Training
Ideal for new welders and those who want to enhance their current welding skills, our qualified welding courses are designed to industry standards and prepare students for certification.
Courses Available:
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)
- Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW/Flux)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)
- Eligible for FastForward Grant and Funding Assistance
Program Benefits
- Accelerated Program
- Hands-on Learning
- Experienced Instructors
- Prep for Certification Test with a Certified Welding Instructor
- Opportunity for National Certification
What funding options are available?
Review additional Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions funding options including grants, scholarships and Sallie Mae Loans for eligible students. If you have any questions, please contact our operations team at 540-868-7021.
Employment Outlook: Certified Welder
Review local salary and job market information for Welders.
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)
August 3 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pmLaurel Ridge Middletown Campus
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22654 United States + Google Map
Middletown, VA 22654 United States + Google Map
Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW/Flux)
August 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pmLaurel Ridge Fauquier Campus
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187 United States + Google Map
Warrenton, VA 20187 United States + Google Map
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)
September 12 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pmLaurel Ridge Fauquier Campus
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187 United States + Google Map
Warrenton, VA 20187 United States + Google Map
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)
September 14 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pmLaurel Ridge Fauquier Campus
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187 United States + Google Map
Warrenton, VA 20187 United States + Google Map
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)
September 19 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pmLaurel Ridge Middletown Campus
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22654 United States + Google Map
Middletown, VA 22654 United States + Google Map
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)
September 21 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pmLaurel Ridge Fauquier Campus
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187 United States + Google Map
Warrenton, VA 20187 United States + Google Map
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
September 29 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pmLaurel Ridge Middletown Campus
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22654 United States + Google Map
Middletown, VA 22654 United States + Google Map
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)
January 9, 2027 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pmLaurel Ridge Middletown Campus
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22654 United States + Google Map
Middletown, VA 22654 United States + Google Map
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)
January 26, 2027 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pmLaurel Ridge Fauquier Campus
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187 United States + Google Map
Warrenton, VA 20187 United States + Google Map