AWL
Fort Smith's Premier Welding Academy
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding and in-demand career in welding? Our comprehensive welding program is your gateway to mastering the art and science of welding. This program is designed for individuals of all skill levels, from beginners looking to start a new career path to experienced welders aiming to enhance their expertise.
We place a strong emphasis on hands-on training. You'll have the opportunity to work with a wide range of welding techniques and equipment in a state-of-the-art welding lab.
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Learn from industry-experienced instructors who are passionate about teaching and dedicated to your success. They'll guide you through the intricacies of welding processes, safety measures, and quality standards.
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We prepare you for industry-recognized welder certifications. Our program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to pass welder qualification tests to excel in your welding career.
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Whether you decide to work in construction, manufacturing, aerospace, the oil field, or any industry that relies on skilled welders, our program provides the foundation you need to weld your way to a bright future.
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Welcome to AWL
PROUD MEMBER
AWL is licensed and regulated by the Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education
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Accredited by the Better Business Bureau
2023 Gold winner for Best Vocational School in the River Valley
Performance Statistics
82.3%
Percentage of people employed immediately after graduation
96.3%
Percentage of people employed within 3 months
89.6%
Percentage of people who obtained a credential before graduating
Courses offered
Welding School
Trade School
GTAW
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
TIG welding can be performed with or without filler metal, and it can be used to make very small and precise welds on even the thinnest of metals. TIG welders specialize in this process, and they can work in manufacturing, automotive, and robotics, among other industries.
Combo Pipe Welding
Combination Pipe Welding is a specialized process that is in high demand and utilized in the petrochemical sector. Combo welders often work on a construction or job site, and their skills are applicable across a broad range of welding jobs. They can find work upgrading aging infrastructures, such as bridges and roadways, as well as constructing new green energy facilities.
OUR PARTNERS
AWL has many options to help you pay for your training. From state, federal and tribal grants and scholarships to loans and payment plans. Contact us with any questions.
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LOAN OPTIONS
Student loan
AREF was created as a private, nonprofit entity with the sole purpose of making affordable loans to rural Arkansans. Since that time, AREF has helped thousands of Arkansans attain higher education to pursue their dreams
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Student loan
We want to build a better future. That’s why we enable students to fund their skills-based careers with non-traditional lending methods.
We believe in skills-based education. That’s why we work to finance motivated students looking for tangible skills that will lead to a meaningful career.
