America's weld school ยท Flemingsburg, KY
Unlock your potential.
In 26 weeks, train hands-on, work toward 28+ industry certifications and credentials, and prepare to enter the workforce.
26
Weeks
40 hours each week
28+
Credentials
Built into your training
15:1
Student to teacher
Focused shop instruction
7
CWIs on staff
Industry-led training
Why KWI
Built for the work ahead
KWI prepares ready welders through intensive shop time, respected credentials, and professional habits that last.
Industry comes first
Train at the pace of the job with 40 hours each week in the shop.
More than a welder
Work toward 28+ industry certifications and credentials while you build your craft.
A career with options
Prepare for paths in construction, power generation, maintenance, shutdowns, structural welding, and pipeline work.
Long-term goals
Build the habits, discipline, and professional readiness that matter beyond your first job.
Program spotlight
Certified Pipe Welder
KWI's most comprehensive program combines hands-on training with credentials that help students prepare for work across the welding industry.
KWI reports 100% job placement for Certified Pipe Welder graduates in 2024 and 2025.
The Structural program is also open for enrollment.
Credentials may include
- AWS
- NCCER
- NCCCO
- OSHA 30
- ASHI CPR / First Aid
- MSHA
- TWIC
- CCS Drug Toxicology
- Basic Plus
Train for a career with options
Build skills for construction, power generation, maintenance, shutdowns, structural welding, pipeline work, and other paths where trained welders are needed.
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