Kentucky Welding Institute

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Gain the confidence and certifications you need to forge a successful welding career

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SIGN UP FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL WELDING CONTEST

The welding industry is growing at an impressive rate & the need for qualified welders is high. This means the opportunity for those in High School to step into a career quickly has never been better.

We will be holding our annual High School Senior Welding Contest at KWI where students will compete against the best in the nation for a chance to win a $14,000 scholarship! 

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KICKSTART YOUR CAREER

Our 15:1 student to instructor ratio, combined with classroom theory, practical demonstration and student application ensures every student is reaching their maximum potential. All KWI students graduate the program with an abundance of certifications – making them ready to land their first job.

KWI focuses on one thing – creating elite welders. Through intense 40 hour training weeks, students get in, train hard, hone skills, and graduate quickly in order to earn maximum pay in a short amount of time.

From securing finances to helping you find a place to stay, we will equip you for your program so you can focus fully on your craft. CLICK HERE to view some of our properties for rent.

NCCCO certification badge representing qualified courses at KWI, a premier welding school in KY.
Student welding practice at KWI, using a heavy hitter TIG rig in a real-world learning environment.
Gold Award for Best Welding School highlighting KWI's excellence in welding courses in Kentucky.
Professional welder gear display at KWI, featuring high-quality pancake welding hood and accessories.
ACCET accreditation logo showing Kentucky Welding Institute's compliance with top industry standards.
AWS ATF logo displayed at Kentucky Welding Institute, a leader in welding courses and certifications.
Welder in action at KWI, showcasing advanced welding hood gear and safety practices for students.
Classroom environment at KWI with students engaged in welding courses, learning advanced welding skills.
Welding workshop with students at KWI, Kentucky's top welding school, known for comprehensive courses.
ACCET Accredited Since 2022 badge highlighting KWI's commitment to providing quality welding training.

Become A Complete Welder, Employee, & Person

The mission of Kentucky Welding Institute is to glorify God by being faithful stewards of all that He has entrusted to us. To have a positive impact on students we train, ensuring they are ready to enter the workforce and become contributing members of society.
Rigger preparing for certification at Kentucky Welding Institute, learning essential welding safety practices.

STUDENT SUCCESS

I could not have asked for better training. Where else can you walk out in 6 months with a pocket full of certifications, a padded resume, and confidence in your skill? I turned 19 at a refinery in Texas making $37 per hour and $129 per diem. In 8 months, I had worked for three industry-leading companies and grossed $100,000. I owe it all to my KWI experience.

Blake Hawkins

KWI Graduate

At KWI I earned the basic skills to launch me into a career with the help of the instructors and staff who are top notch! If you work hard put in extra time and have a good attitude you will be successful here and in the future.

Elliot Bernhaut

KWI Graduate

Amazing welding school. Decided to go here instead of my state school and it was the best decision i’ve ever made. Great instructors that are willing to watch you and help you out in any way possible. Highly recommend coming here!

Ethan Swinadall

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YOUR ROADMAP TO SUCCESS

We pride ourselve on providing you with the blueprint and tools needed to thrive as soon as you graduate. Right now, there is a gap that exists between what welding education is teaching and what industry demands from a certified welder. We aim to change that.

That’s why we talked with welders, general foremen, superintendents, inspectors and designed an educational experience that has all the grit and grind of a job site. Not only that, but students get every certification, piece of equipment, and testing needed to show up to jobs with confidence!

Each one of our welding programs are tailored for a successful path into the welding industry. Check out your options today!

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