Welding Academy Of South Arkansas at SAU Tech
Train for a High-Paying Career in Welding in Just 9 Months
The Welding Academy of South Arkansas at SAU Tech offers intensive, hands-on training that prepares students for immediate employment in the welding, fabrication, and industrial construction industries. Taught by American Welding Society (AWS) certified instructors, this program is designed for students who want to master key welding processes and enter a field with strong job demand and excellent earning potential.
Graduates of this 9-month program are prepared to take on jobs in construction, shipbuilding, pipelines, oil & gas, manufacturing, and more—with wages starting around $25 to $45+ per hour, depending on specialization.
Degree Type: Technical Certificate
Format: In Person
Career Opportunities in Welding
Graduates of the Welding Academy are equipped to pursue careers in:
- Pipe Welding
- Aluminum Welding
- Structural Welding
- Fabrication Shops
- Shipbuilding
- Pipeline Construction
- Manufacturing & Industrial Maintenance
- Aerospace & Defense Welding
- Rig Welder or Field Welding Technician
Welders are highly sought-after tradespeople, and skilled professionals in specialty areas like pipe or TIG welding often command premium wages and travel opportunities.
Welding Courses Program Overview
The Welding Academy curriculum is designed to progress from beginner to advanced techniques, culminating in AWS-aligned skill development and job readiness.
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Next steps towards a
Welding
Technical Certificate
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Get In Touch
Welding
- Faculty: Casey Burns, cburns@sautech.edu, 870-574-4728
Cody Ray, cray@sautech.edu, 870-574-4728
- Welding Academy Assistant: Wendy McWilliams, wmcwilliams@sautech.edu, 870-574-4730
- Advisor: MaShira Singleton, msingleton@sautech.edu, 870-574-4492
- Associate Vice Chancellor for Instruction: Jodi Eppinette, jeppinet@sautech.edu, 870-574-4584
