Hard work meets higher learning — Build your future in welding
Imagine harnessing heat and steel to create something unstoppable. That’s what welders do every day—building skyscrapers, bridges, and everything in between. The world literally depends on their skill and craftsmanship. If you’re ready to shape the future with your hands and build a career that lasts, our welding program is your next step.
Our comprehensive welding program emphasizes hands-on training, preparing you to meet industry demands with confidence. You’ll master welding, cutting, metallurgy, and fabrication in our vast state-of-the-art lab. The learning curve may be challenging, but our expert instructors are here to ensure your success—providing personalized guidance every step of the way, from mastering workshop skills to launching a rewarding career.
Building the infrastructure of tomorrow and ensuring the safety of today’s projects requires more than just heat, metal and precision. It requires you, equipped with the expertise fostered by the Welding Program at CLC!
Location: Brainerd
Fast Facts
Compete in prestigious events like Skills USA and Behind the Mask
The program emphasizes hands-on learning, with 90% of class time spent practicing skills in the lab.
Master welding in many modes, including GMAW, SMAW, GTAW, and OAW.
90% of class is spent in the welding lab!
US Annual Job Openings 45,800
Currently Employed
454,500
The CLC Promise
Central Lakes College promises to provide you with an extraordinary education
that is affordable, accessible and enhances quality of your life.
Program Instructors
*Source: CareerOneStop – US Dept. of Labor