# Western Welding Academy

> Western Welding Academy is the #1 AWS-certified welding training facility in the United States (2025 American Welding Society Award). Located in Gillette, Wyoming, we train students from all 50 states in high-pressure pipe welding with a 94% job placement rate and 2,000+ graduates.

## Key Facts
- 2025 AWS (American Welding Society) #1 Training Facility Award
- 94% job placement rate within 90 days of graduation
- 2,000+ graduates from all 50 states
- 330+ combined years of instructor experience
- All-inclusive tuition includes housing, meals, and certification fees
- No prior welding experience required
- Average graduate starting wage: $30+/hour
- Founded and operated by actual pipeline welders

## Programs

- [Expert Pipe Welder](https://www.westernweldingacademy.com/courses-new/expert-pipe-welder): 24-week comprehensive pipe welding program covering SMAW, TIG, and combo welding with 6G certification
- [Professional Pipe Welder](https://www.westernweldingacademy.com/courses-new/professional-pipe-welder): Intermediate pipe welding program for students building toward advanced certifications
- [Foundational Pipe Welder](https://www.westernweldingacademy.com/courses-new/foundational-pipe-welder): 12-week foundational program covering stick welding and pipe welding fundamentals
- [Advanced Structural Welder](https://www.westernweldingacademy.com/courses-new/advanced-structural): Structural welding certification program

## Important Pages

- [About Western Welding Academy](https://www.westernweldingacademy.com/about-us): Our story, mission, and instructor team
- [Financial Aid](https://www.westernweldingacademy.com/financial-aid): Tuition information and financing options
- [Student Housing](https://www.westernweldingacademy.com/housing-2-0): On-campus furnished housing included with tuition
- [Apply Now](https://www.westernweldingacademy.com/apply): Start your application
- [Course Quiz](https://www.westernweldingacademy.com/course-quiz): Find the right program for you

## Certifications Offered
- AWS D1.1 Structural Welding
- ASME Section IX Pipe Welding
- API 1104 Pipeline Welding
- 6G Pipe Welding Certification (all positions)

## Contact
- Website: https://www.westernweldingacademy.com
- Phone: (307) 284-5313
- Email: info@applytoweld.com
- Address: 26 Kinsey Lane, Gillette, WY 82716