If you want a lucrative career that offers you plenty of employment options in the construction or fabrication industry, learning how to weld is a good start.
This skill can be learned during high school or after graduation through an apprenticeship or post-secondary program.
On this page, we have compiled information about the schools that offer welding programs in Portland.
Portland Community College
Portland Community College is offering a Welding Technology program that provides students with real-world experience.
The program offers flexible scheduling and a self-paced format.
Students can choose between several paths, including:
- Associate Degree: Welding Technology
- Career Pathway Certificate: Flux Core Arc Welding
- Career Pathway Certificate: Pipe Welding
- Career Pathway Certificate: Welding Technology
- Career Pathway Certificate: Wire and TIG Welding
- And many more
Address: 6400 N Cutter Cir, Portland, OR 97217
Sheet Metal Institute
Sheet Metal Institute is offering two state-registered apprenticeship programs:
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Service Systems Technician
The instruction includes HVAC, Brazing, Welding, Testing and Balancing, and more.
The typical class size is 12 students so each student receives support from the instructor.
Address: 2379 NE 178th Ave Portland OR 97230
Metalwood Salvage
Metalwood Salvage is offering a welding 101 class that covers the basics of MIG wire welding.
Courses are 7-hour long and are held from 6 to 9 p.m.
Classes are limited to 6 students.
The cost for this welding class is $250.
Three-hour welding one-on-one sessions are also available.
Address: 4311 NE Prescott Street, Portland, OR
Northwest College of Construction
Northwest College of Construction is offering several apprenticeship programs, including one in Sheet Metal.
Students need a minimum of 189 hours of classroom instruction per year for approximately 4 years.
The program includes 7,200 hours of on-the-job training.
Apprentices must be at least 17 years of age.
Address: 8111 NE Holman St, Portland, OR 97218
Benson Polytechnic High School
Benson Polytechnic High School is offering a manufacturing major that gives students the opportunity of working with machinery, sheet metal, welding, foundry, and CAD.
Students who participate in this program are also eligible for dual credit with Portland Community College.
The first two years introduce students to the basics of manufacturing.
During their last year of training, students make their own hydraulic jack by hand using lathes, mills, and a CAD machine.
Address: 3905 SE 91st Ave Portland, OR 97266
