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Our 15:1 student to instructor ratio, combined with classroom theory, practical demonstration and student application ensures every student is reaching their maximum potential. All KWI students graduate the program with an abundance of certifications – making them ready to land their first job.
CAN YOU HANDLE AN INTENSE, INDUSTRY DRIVEN PROGRAM?
KWI focuses on one thing – creating elite welders. Through intense 40 hour training weeks, students get in, train hard, hone skills, and graduate quickly in order to earn maximum pay in a short amount of time.
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From securing finances to helping you find a place to stay, we will equip you for your program so you can focus fully on your craft. CLICK HERE to view some of our properties for rent.
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YOUR ROADMAP TO SUCCESS
 We pride ourselve on providing you with the blueprint and tools needed to thrive as soon as you graduate. Right now, there is a gap that exists between what welding education is teaching and what industry demands from a certified welder. We aim to change that.
That’s why we talked with welders, general foremen, superintendents, inspectors and designed an educational experience that has all the grit and grind of a job site. Not only that, but students get every certification, piece of equipment, and testing needed to show up to jobs with confidence!
Each one of our welding programs are tailored for a successful path into the welding industry. Check out your options today!
The mission of Kentucky Welding Institute is to glorify God by being faithful stewards of all that He has entrusted to us. To have a positive impact on students we train, ensuring they are ready to enter the workforce and become contributing members of society.
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Do a little extra
Welding is hard work and it pays off when you do the right thing. One of the “right things” to do is to bring a little extra each day. This choice might be all that stands between you and getting hired for another job! I decided to go deeper into this...
A tip about being on time
The old adage “Time is money” has some truth behind it. Your biggest investment is your minutes & hours each day! Stewarding it well all starts with being on time for the most important commitments in your life. This is huge for welders. If you’re not...
Drug Tests in the Welding Industsry
Bobby:  Alright, so some guys are asking how do you get that first job? I think that the easy answer to that is there’s going to be two tests. Right off the bat the two tests you’re going to take are the drug test and then a weld test. At KWI, we’re...
3 secrets to success in the WELDING INDUSTRY
Bobby Pease: Hey, so there’s three quick things that companies and contractors looking for when they’re hiring. It’s got to be that attendance rate, work ethic and the ability to lean forward and just be a self-starter, to hit the ground running. So,...
Who says you don’t need weld certs?
Bobby Pease: Alright, let’s talk Accredited Testing Facility. So, the Kentucky Welding Institute is absolutely an accredited testing facility and has been since its inception. Ashley Applegate: Right. Now, AWS recognizes us to the stringent processes to become that...
SAFETY FIRES UP YOUR RESUME
In the trades companies are continually fighting to keep accidents and injuries from happening. In fact, companies are scored with an EMR (experience modifier rate) which is a number used by insurance companies to determine the likelihood that a company will...
Why NCCER is where its at
If you know about NCCER then you understand why KWI was eager to adopt their curriculum and join their membership as an Accredited Training Facility. If you do not know about the National Center for Construction, Education and Research (NCCER) then read on...
More than just a Weld School
When planning your future, it is important to consider the changes that lie ahead. In 2018, OSHA mandated that all crane operators be nationally certified. Before this mandate crane operator qualification was up to the state or local laws and there was a wide variance...
Welder Certification vs Qualification
There is a lot of confusion on the difference between certification and qualification. According to the American Welding Society certification is only awarded through a very specific channel and process. On the other hand, qualification is done largely by companies...
So you wanna be a welder?
For a long time, secondary educators have pushed college as the only avenue to success. In recent years and with much publicity from celebrities like Mike Rowe, high school graduates have realized that there is money to be made in the trades. Currently the...
