Schools for Welding in California Offering Classes, Certifications and College Degrees

Allen Handcock College Welding Program

Cabrillo Community College Welding School

Cal-Trade Welding School of Modesto - Nothern California

Cerro Coso Community College Welding Program

Chabot College Welding Program

College of the Siskiyous Welder Training

El Camino College Welder Program - Torrance, CA

Fresno City College Welding School

John Lopez Welding School - Bakersfield, California

John Lopez Welding School continually endeavors to fill the void that is being left by retiring welders in the construction, fabrication and manufacturing industries. Our close association with local employers allows us to teach actual job practices being used in industry today. By reducing complexity, while concentrating on fundamentals, work ethic and hands-on practice, we are able to provide unemployed and under employed individuals the skills needed to become successful members of the welding community.

Our school seeks to lay a foundation for those men and women interested in making or enhancing their career in welding. Our students are trained and prepared for immediate employment. All courses include booth instruction, lecture, practice and final exam. Each student tests for appropriate welding certifications throughout their course. The goal is to provide them with the work ethic, knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to efficiently perform on the job.

At John Lopez Welding School we train students who are seeking to excel in the welding profession. Our objective is to teach students actual job practices used in today’s welding industry. All courses include booth instruction, lecture, practice and final exam. Training at John Lopez Welding School may be completed in eleven weeks (approximately 420 hours) covering welding and fabrication.