Hinds Career Center is a public career and technical education center serving students from partner high schools in the Elwood, Indiana area. Its Welding Technology pathway combines welding theory with extensive shop training in Stick, MIG, TIG and flux-cored welding, plus blueprint reading, metallurgy, layout, fabrication, thermal cutting and inspection. Students may pursue AWS certification, OSHA 10 and manufacturer-sponsored welding qualifications and may participate in work-based learning. The center's adult education page also advertises an AWS Certified Welder certification option, although its location, length and curriculum are not specified.