American Welding Academy

American Welding Academy is a private welding school in Union, Missouri. Its full-time professional programs combine classroom instruction with hands-on shop training in Stick, MIG, TIG and Flux-Core welding, cutting, fitting, blueprint reading, shop math, inspection, safety, job preparation, and AWS, ASME and API qualification work. The school offers a 24-week pipe track, a 12-week fabrication track, day and evening sessions, and shorter customizable classes.

WHY CHOOSE AWA

At American Welding Academy, we're committed to training the next generation of skilled welders. Our comprehensive programs combine hands-on experience with industry best practices to prepare you for a successful career.

Industry-Recognized Certification

Earn certifications that are respected by employers nationwide, including ASME and AWS standards.

State-of-the-Art Facility

Train with professional-grade equipment in our modern, fully-equipped welding workshop.

Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced welders with decades of real-world industrial experience.

Career Placement Support

Benefit from our strong industry connections and dedicated job placement assistance.

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Programs Offered

Pipe Welding & Fitting

This course prepares students for a career in pipe welding and fitting. Training focuses on advanced welding…

Program cost: $28,500
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Pipe
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 24 weeks
AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

Main Campus — Union, MO

Fabrication Welding & Fitting

This course is designed to provide students the skills necessary to pursue a career in advanced manufacturing…

Program cost: $14,500
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core, Structural, Fabrication
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 12 weeks
AWS Prep: Available

Offered at

Main Campus — Union, MO

Custom Welding Classes

If you are looking to get some basic skills to work on the farm or fine tune your specific process, our custom classes are a perfect fit. Let us help…

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Processes: To be announced
Program Length: 4 hours
AWS Prep: Not listed

Offered at

Main Campus — Union, MO

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