OUR MISSION
Now, as industry returns to America, we face a crisis a shortage of skilled workers. At Western Welding Academy, we’re here to change that.



OUR PROGRAMS
No matter your career goals , Western Welding Academy can help you get there.
Our Pipe Welding Program trains you to weld cylindrical structures for industries like
Oil & Gas, Power Plants, and Refineries. It Incudes three skill levels : Foundational,
Professional, and Expert.
FOUNDATIONAL
ADVANCED
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERT
FORGE YOUR FUTURE.
Choose your path.
Want to weld pipe for the oilfield, power plants, or refineries? Choose from 3 Pipe Welding Programs to build your skills.
WHO DO YOU WANT TO BE?
OUR TEAM
20 years of welding experience
Tyler is a master welder, educator, and industry leader dedicated to training elite pipe welders. As Founder & CEO of Western Welding Academy, he built a hands-on, no-nonsense training program that prepares students for high-paying careers.
A welder by trade, Tyler saw the industry’s demand for top-tier talent and the lack of real-world training. In 2019, he launched Western Welding Academy in Gillette, Wyoming, where students learn under job-site conditions.
His purpose: Build a better generation.
His mission: Deliver industry-leading student outcomes.

OUR FOUNDER’S LETTER




Department of Education College Scorecard as of November 2024
the campus


















About Western Welding Academy
Western Welding Academy was founded in Gillette, Wyoming with one goal: build the best pipe welders in the country. Every decision at the academy is driven by outcomes. The programs, the instructors, the equipment, and the training methods all exist to get students hired fast and earning well.
The academy is led by Tyler Sasse, who built Western Welding Academy from the ground up to fill a gap in the trades education market. Most welding schools spread their training across too many disciplines and too little booth time. Western Welding Academy focuses on pipe and structural welding, and students spend 85% of their time in the booth welding on real materials.
The instructors at Western Welding Academy bring over 330 combined years of field experience. They have worked pipelines, refineries, power plants, and structural projects across North America. They teach the same techniques and standards that employers expect on real jobsites.
The results back it up. Western Welding Academy has graduated over 2,000 welders. 94% of graduates are hired within 90 days, based on a 234-alumni survey conducted in November 2024. The school holds the number one AWS Accredited Testing Facility ranking in the nation, and graduates earn an average tuition payback in 5 to 7 months.
Western Welding Academy is located at 26 Kinsey Lane, Gillette, Wyoming 82716. To learn more about the programs or schedule a campus tour, call (307) 284-5313 or apply online today.
