Unlock your potential.America's weld school
In 26 weeks, train hands-on, work toward 28+ industry certifications and credentials, and prepare to enter the workforce
Job placement
100%
Certified Pipe Welder, 2024 and 2025
To finish
26 weeks
40 hours a week
Certifications
28+
AWS, NCCER, NCCCO, OSHA 30, ASHI CPR/First Aid, MSHA, TWIC, CCS Drug Toxicology, Basic Plus
Student to teacher
15:1
7 CWI's on staff
Why KWI
TRAINING BUILT FOR YOUR FUTURE
Our training is shaped by the demands of industry and a belief that a skilled trade can provide far more than a paycheck.
INDUSTRY COMES FIRST
Students train a minimum of 40 hours a week, building the repetition, discipline, and hands-on experience required for industrial work.
MORE THAN A WELDER
Students earn 28+ industry certifications and credentials, including AWS, NCCER, NCCCO Signalperson & Rigger, ASHI CPR/First Aid, TWIC, OSHA 30, MSHA, Basic Plus, and a CCS Drug & Toxicology Card.
A CAREER WITH OPTIONS
KWI prepares graduates to pursue welding work across construction, power generation, maintenance, shutdowns, structural, pipeline, and other industrial sectors.
LONG-TERM GOALS
Training focuses on the habits, confidence, and professional readiness students need to build a career beyond their first welding job.
“I knew one thing — I wanted to be a pipe welder. It seemed like I had a long way to go, considering I couldn't even walk the cup. Now I walk the cup around pipe every day, and I love every second of it.”
Austin Arnett
KWI Graduate
Pipe welding full time
Our mission
Faithful stewards. Ready welders.
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.
Programs
EXPLORE THE PROGRAM
Build the skills and credentials to pursue opportunities across the welding industry.
Certified Pipe Welder
Our most comprehensive program: 26 weeks and 28+ industry certifications and credentials, preparing you for work in boilers, nuclear, power generation, new construction, maintenance, shutdowns, structural, pipeline, and other industrial sectors.
Explore the programCertified Structural Welder is also open for enrollment. See the full course catalog.
Ready to take the next step? Visit the admissions overview or explore financing options.
Ready to get started?
Apply today, or come see the shop floor for yourself.