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How long is the welding training and where do you go for the training.

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Kathryn’s Answer

Okay, so the way I'm reading the law, you don't have to get a certificate or degree to become a welder, but when you apply to work, you will be given a "test" to see your welding skills. If you can't pass the test, they will not hire you. You can get "on the job" training, which will take as long as you need to learn the skills, or you can go to a college program, which takes two years. An apprenticeship requires 8,000 hours (4 years). At which point you'll be VERY good at welding.

This company looks like they have a really good program! Might be worth it to look into trying to get accepted after high school (or try to graduate early and apply).

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=dfdcdcb8-0a21-40d6-ba4f-c6f86f46bd2b&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP
(search for Welder Apprentice)

They will pay for your education, and help you get certified in welding.

I did a google search of welding companies in Chesapeake- which you could also do, and just call around to see if anyone is hiring right now, and if any of them have apprenticeship opportunities.
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Anthony’s Answer

Hey Isaac,

Training for welding can take anywhere from less than 1 year up to 3 years.

Here is a link to some schools for welding in Virginia - https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-local-training.aspx?keyword=Welding&location=Chesapeake%2C%20va&radius=50&post=y

Anthony recommends the following next steps:

1) Research each school to see which one you like and will serve you best to meet your training needs
2) Ask all of the questions necessary to help you in your decision
3) Check out the reputation of each school
4) Compare and contrast the facts
5) Make your decision
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