According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 34,000 new welding jobs are projected to appear in the United States by 2030.
Welding is a profession that will continue to be needed in the future so learning how to weld can lead to a lucrative career.
On this page, we have compiled information about the schools that offer welding programs in Nashua.
Nashua Community College
Nashua Community College offers welding classes as part of their manufacturing and industry programs.
Students can graduate with the following credentials:
- Collision Repair Certificate
- Collision Repair Technology Associate Degree
- Precision Manufacturing Associate Degree
- Automotive Service and Repair Certificate
The programs can be completed in one or two years.
Address: 505 Amherst St, Nashua, NH 03063
Advanced Trade School
The Welding program offered by the Advanced Trade School is designed for students who want to start their training in this field.
The class consists of 10-15 percent classroom lectures and 85-90 percent hands-on training.
The 20-hour introductory class can be followed by an Advanced SMAW (stick) 20-hour course or a GTAW (TIG) Welding class.
The introductory class costs $599 while the other classes cost $699.
Address: 335 Route 125, Unit 1C, Brentwood, NH 03833
Manchaster Community College
Manchester Community College offers two programs designed to prepare students for welding careers.
The college’s catalog includes a Welding Technology and a Welding Technology Professional program.
Students can choose between a Certificate and a Degree pathway.
The Welding Technology Certificate evening program includes a total of 21 credits while the Welding Professional Certificate day program includes 32 credits.
The Welding Technology Degree program includes a total of 63 credits.
Address: 1066 Front Street, Manchester, NH 03102
Nashua Technology Center
Nashua Technology Center is offering an Advanced Manufacturing & Machining program that prepares students for careers in the manufacturing sector.
The two-year program covers topics such as measurement, layout and inspection, CNC programming, automation, robotics, and more.
Students are also exposed to welding, milling machines, injection molding, and customer communication.
Address: 141 Ledge Street Nashua, NH 03060
Seacoast School of Technology
Seacoast School of Technology is offering a Welding Technologies program.
During the first year of training, students learn about workplace safety, electric arc welding, oxyacetylene and plasma cutting, brazing, soldering, and blueprint reading.
The second year gives students the opportunity of perfecting their skills by working with different alloys and practicing welding techniques in a variety of positions.
Address: 40 Linden Street Exeter, NH 03833
