Western Welding Academy is located at 26 Kinsey Lane in Gillette, Wyoming. Our training facility features dozens of individual welding booths where students spend 85% of their program time getting hands-on experience with the same equipment and processes used on real job sites across the country. A campus tour is the best way to see what makes our training different from other welding schools and why students travel from all 50 states to train here.During your visit you will walk through our welding shop and see students working on real-world pipe and structural welding projects under the direct supervision of our instructors. Our teaching staff brings 330+ combined years of pipeline, structural, and specialty welding experience to the training floor. These are not classroom-only teachers. They are career welders who have worked on pipelines, refineries, power plants, and construction sites across the country. They will answer your questions about welding technique, AWS certifications, and what to expect during your program.You will also get a firsthand look at our student housing, which is located just minutes from the training facility. Housing is included in every program's tuition so students can focus entirely on their training without worrying about finding a place to live. The campus and housing are designed to give students everything they need in one location.During the tour, our admissions team can walk you through each of our four programs to help you find the right fit for your experience level and career goals. The Foundational Pipe Welder program is 12 weeks at $17,050 and is built for students with no prior welding experience. Graduates of this program typically earn between $40,000 and $60,000 per year. The Professional Pipe Welder program runs 19 weeks at $27,600 and prepares students for mid-level pipeline positions with expected salaries between $50,000 and $90,000 per year. The Expert Pipe Welder program is our most advanced track at 24 weeks and $35,800, designed for students targeting top-tier pipeline careers earning $60,000 to $125,000 annually. The Advanced Structural Welding program covers 12 weeks at $25,800 for students focused on structural and industrial welding careers.Every program at Western Welding Academy includes all-inclusive tuition that covers student housing, tools, welding materials, and all certifications. There are no hidden fees and no surprise costs. Financial aid options are available for students who qualify, and our admissions team can explain every option during your visit.Over 2,000 students have graduated from Western Welding Academy since it was founded in 2019 by Tyler Sasse. 94% of those graduates were hired within 90 days of completing their program. Most graduates earn back their full tuition within 5 to 7 months of starting work. Western Welding Academy is the number one AWS Accredited Testing Facility in the country.Tours are available Monday through Friday at our Gillette, Wyoming campus. Pick a date and time using the form above and our team will confirm your visit within one business day. If you have questions before booking your tour, call us at (307) 284-5313. We look forward to meeting you and showing you where the next generation of welders trains every day.