Stark State College offers hands-on welding education through Welding and Joining Centers in North Canton and Akron. Its 36-credit one-year certificate covers mainstream welding processes, fabrication, automated welding, structural and pipe positions, and specialty work with aluminum, stainless steel and titanium. Students may also pursue focused short-term certificates in general AWS exam preparation, 3G/4G and 6G preparation, TIG welding, and pipefitting and welding. Official program materials document AWS certification testing or preparation within the certificate pathway.