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ABOUT TULSA WELDING SCHOOL

TWS was founded in 1949 by two welders who recognized a strong demand for skilled tradesman in their industry. Almost 60 years later, TWS has evolved into an educational institution that prepares students for welding and inspection careers in a multitude of welding specialties and applications. We are the largest accredited welding school in the nation, with campuses in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jacksonville, Florida.

The mission of TWS is to produce "World Class Welders and Welding Inspectors." We train our graduates for the skills, knowledge, and the workplace attitudes essential to enter the profession of welding or inspection. Graduates who put forth the dedication, commitment to excel, and workplace experience in their welding or inspection profession can achieve world class levels of performance.

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Most of our Students:

• Don’t want to or just can’t give four years of their lives to a traditional college education.
  You can finish a TWS program in just seven months!
• Aren’t interested in spending a lot of time in a classroom.
• Want to Earn Great Money.
• Are looking for a rewarding career they can be proud of.
• Love working with their hands and learn best by doing.

Students are the heart of Tulsa Welding School.

We’re proud of the strong partnership between our staff and students. We know adjusting to a new environment can be difficult, so we build a bridge for our students by providing ongoing support and guidance. Our team provides a host of student services, including advising, housing assistance, temporary job placement, and when you graduate, we provide extensive graduate employment assistance.

Learn more about a career in welding by filling out an On-Line Request.