If you want to start a lucrative career with good prospects, learning how to weld can be a good start.
This trade can be learned during high school or through a post-secondary program or apprenticeship.
On this page, we have compiled information about the programs available in the Rochester region.
Rochester Arc + Flame Center
Rochester Arc + Flame Center is offering welding classes that cover a variety of techniques.
Their catalog includes:
- MIG Welding Workshop
- TIG Welding Workshop
- Stick Welding Workshop
- Welded Metal Sculpture Workshop
- Math and Measurements Night Course for Welding
- Basic Drawing and Layout Night Course for Welding
- MIG Welding Night Course
- TIG Welding Night Course
- Stick Welding Night Course
Costs for these classes vary between $200-$550.
Address: 125 FedEx Way, Rochester, New York 14624
Boces 2
The Engineering and Metal Fabrication program at Boces includes a Welding pathway.
The program covers a variety of joining and cutting processes, such as GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, and OFC.
Classes in blueprint reading and welding symbols are also available.
Students who graduate from this program are ready to perform welds according to AWS standards.
Address: 3589 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY 14559
Eastern Monroe Career Center
Eastern Monroe Career Center is providing a Welding and Fabrication pathway that can be completed in two years.
The first year is dedicated to the Basic program, which covers classes such as:
- Introduction to Welding
- Safety
- Oxy-fuel Cutting
- Blueprint Reading
- SMAW
- GMAW
- FCAW
- GTAW
- Carbon arc cutting
- And more
Second-year students take advanced classes in welding, safety, and cutting processes.
Graduates are ready for entry-level positions as welders/fabricators.
Address: 41 O'Connor Road, Fairport, NY 14450
Rochester Institute of Technology
If you want to advance to a mechanical engineer or process engineer position, you will need a Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing-related field.
Rochester Institute of Technology offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and advanced certificate programs, including programs that focus on metal fabrication.
Their catalog includes a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology with classes such as:
- Fundations of Metals
- Characterization of Metal Lab
- Manufacturing Processes
- Strength of Materials
- And many more
Address: 15 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623-5608
Suny Corning Community College
Suny Corning Community College is offering several programs that lead to an A.A.S. degree or certificate through its Technology and Manufacturing pathway.
The following programs are available:
- Electrical Technology Electronics
- Applied Electronics
- Machine Tool Technology
- Mechanical Technology
- Mechanical Assembler
- Computer Numerical Control Programming
- Computer-Aided Drafting
Students can transfer to more than 40 colleges and programs across New York State.
Address: 1 Academic Drive, Corning, NY 14830
