Marshall University and Mountwest Community and Technical College are teaming up to bring you a welding micro-pathway that will equip you with the skills and certifications needed to excel in this high-demand trade. Whether you’re starting your welding career or sharpening your expertise, our programs are designed to get you job-ready quickly and affordably.
Build Skills for a Growing Industry
Our welding micro-pathway is tailored to meet the demands of employers, ensuring your training leads directly to job opportunities.
Who Should Enroll?
- New to Welding: Start a career in one of the nation’s most in-demand trades.
- Experienced Welders: Enhance your skills with specialized certifications.
- Career Changers: Transition into a stable, well-paying industry.
Gain industry-ready skills in weeks or months.
Learn through practical, real-world experience using the latest welding equipment.
Access cost-effective programs that fit your budget.
Use your pathway as a foundation to pursue advanced certifications or degrees.
- Connect with our staff and learn more about our welding micro-pathway.
- Discover different careers available with our welding certificates and degrees.
- Ask questions and obtain any help you need with the application and enrollment process.
Various funding opportunities are available to assist students in completing micro-pathway programs at both Mountwest and Marshall. Use the links below to learn more about some of the funding opportunities that may be available for our pathway programs.
- Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student (HEAPS)
- Marshall Scholarships
- Mountwest Scholarships
- Pell Grant
- WIOA
- WV Higher Education Grant
- WV Invests
- WV Promise Scholarship
For additional information or to find out if you may be eligible for any of these programs, please contact:
Mountwest Community & Technical College
Jenna Vanhoose at 304-710-3414
Marshall University
Kourtney Sandefur at 304-696-3162
Don’t forget to check with your current employer to find out if your workplace offers educational funding opportunities.
Don’t wait to build your future. Start your journey with a welding micro-pathway today and unlock opportunities in manufacturing, construction, and beyond.
Mountwest – Contact MCTC for info on earning a certificate or associate’s degree
Wendy Quattlebaum, 304-710-3384
Marshall University – Contact Marshall University for info on earning a microcredential or a bachelor’s degree
Michelle Morrison, 304-696-2548