Kentucky Welding Institute

About Us

GOLDEN ARM

Dear Prospective Student

My goal as Lead Instructor is to become your mentor. The skills and knowledge I have accumulated over the last 20 years will become your asset and prove invaluable. The experienced staff at KWI will help you to achieve a successful career in welding; our instructional staff will provide you with the training and skills necessary to become, not only successful but a career-oriented welder.

Becoming a successful welder means more than just running a bead. Beyond classroom study, and extensive hands-on training, KWI supports a lifetime job placement assistance program, for the lifetime of KWI. We will be here for your annual brush-up, continuing education to learn the new processes as well as welding re-certification assistance. We’re here for you and want to be a vital part in helping you to attain rewarding success in your career. KWI is dedicated to training individuals for the 21st century needs in the welding industry and strives to maintain current standards in the welding vocation.

Unmatched Learning Experience: 15:1 Student to Teacher Ratio at KWI

If hard work, access to state of the art equipment, support from dedicated instructors with a 15:1 student to teacher ratio, and a big return on investment are what you’re looking for, then you deserve the KWI experience. We firmly believe that when it comes to welding: the more your burn, the more you learn and ultimately the more you earn. I look forward to helping you achieve your goals and pursue a successful career in welding. You have my word that if you choose KWI nobody will work harder for you during your educational experience or after you graduate than the staff at the Kentucky Welding Institute.
Rigger preparing for certification at Kentucky Welding Institute, learning essential welding safety practices.

The Mission of The 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 the students we train, ensuring they are ready to enter the workforce and become contributing members of society.

Micah 6:8 Live Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly

Core Beliefs:

Premier Welders: KWI creates a positive culture and climate conducive to training students to be the best welder they can be.

Exceptional Employees: KWI cultivates students into a total employee with valuable jobsite skills industry seeks.

Contributing Citizens: KWI promotes opportunities for students to develop a positive sense of purpose and become valued members of our society.

KWI Values:

Safety: We have always and shall continue to hold safety as one of the most important aspects of our training.

Respect: We give respect and value people. Striving daily to obey the command to Love your neighbor as yourself.

Responsibility: We do our due diligence, serving our students in order that they may become the best possible version of themselves.

Here to Serve

OUR TEAM

Meet The Team That Helps You Succeed

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Gerrard Haley

Senior Trainer

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Lauryn Holdi

Senior Trainer

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Xavier Sharma

Senior Trainer