Career Degrees & Certificates
Welding Technology
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)Advanced Welding
Certificate of AchievementWelding
Certificate of AchievementOverview
For a highly-skilled career that gets you into the workforce quickly, consider welding technology.
A strong education is vital, but training takes less time, and job opportunities are diverse and plentiful.
At Waubonsee, you can learn what you need to know for a career in welding technology—and since the versatile skills are the same across industries, you’ll be able to work where you’re needed most, or in an industry that’s of particular interest to you.
Career Programs Open House and Signing Day
Thursday, March 12, 2026 • 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Sugar Grove Campus
Come and see if a Waubonsee career program is right for you. Tour our new TEC building, meet industry experts and faculty from in-demand fields. Learn how our students gain extensive hands-on experience using the latest industry equipment.
Studying Welding Technology at Waubonsee
Waubonsee’s Welding Technology Program is comprehensive, with options including certificates and an associate degree.
Hands-on skills development prepares students for real-world work, with training in the industry’s most in-demand techniques: oxy-fuel, shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, flux cored arc, and gas tungsten arc.
Classes are taught by knowledgeable and concerned instructors who bring extensive field experience into the classroom, including manufacturing and field construction.
Career Program Outcomes
See what you'll be able to do once you complete one of our career-focused AAS degree or certificate programs.
Study Tuition-Free
If you're between the ages of 18-24 and are in need of financial assistance, you may be able to get your tuition, fees, books and supplies paid for through the Waubonsee Works program.
Meet Your Faculty
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Costs and Payments
Learn how affordable your dreams can be at Waubonsee.
Working in Welding Technology
Graduates have observed that certified welders have more opportunity in the field. Professional welders also have long careers, thanks to consistent need for their skills.
Many industries put welders to work: construction, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, industrial and more.
Welders also have a long history as self-starters, running their own business or working as a solopreneur. With the number of options available, certified welders have a bright future.
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