West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public community and technical college serving the Mid-Ohio Valley. Its Welding Technology pathway includes a 30-credit Certificate of Applied Science that can stack into a 60-credit Associate of Applied Science. Students receive hands-on instruction in Stick, MIG, Flux-Core, and TIG welding, along with flame cutting, brazing, equipment care, and fabrication-related work. The certificate culminates in AWS SENSE Level 1 assessment, and the college describes both credentials as preparation for welding certification examinations and employment in construction and manufacturing.