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Introduction to Welding

Introduction to Welding

 

 

Introduction to Welding
Class Begins: October 6th
Class Ends: October 29th
Class Meets: T/Th 5pm - 7:30pm
Total hours: 20 hrs
Tuition: $525 (all supplies and materials included)

Instructor: Erin Masteller

Class Description:

This hands-on, beginner-friendly class teaches the basics of metal fusing. You will learn shop safety, proper equipment setup, and foundational techniques for stick welding. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to spark an arc and create something new!

What You'll Learn

  • Welding Basics: Understand core concepts, metal preparation, and heat control.
  • Processes: Stick welding 
  • Safety & PPE: Proper use of protective gear and safety practices
  • Hands-On Practice: Build practical muscle memory through instructor-led, lab exercises.

Who Is This For?

  • Individuals wanting to tackle home repairs or projects
  • Complete beginners with zero prior experience.
  • Aspiring tradespeople exploring a potential career path in fabrication.
     

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Financial Assistance for tuition may be available for qualifying individuals and qualifying classes such as welding, LNA, electrical, business classes etc.

VT Residents please reach out to Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, Stacey King at VSAC king@vsac.org for potential, (non-degree grant) funding. 100% tuition assistance may be available.

NH Residents please reach out to New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Jessica Kierstead at jek@nhcf.org for potential non-degree and two year degree funding. 100% tuition assistance may be available. (Check out this step by step approach to the NH Charitable Foundation Scholarship.)

Hartford High School students and graduates and Lebanon High School students and graduates please reach out to New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Jessica Kierstead at jek@nhcf.org

VT DOL, VT Vocational Rehabilitation and your employer may also be able to provide tuition assistance.

Enrollment is confirmed only upon payment or verified financial assistance. Classes are filled on a first-paid, first-accepted basis—registration alone does not guarantee a spot unless payment is made with a credit or debit card at the time of registration. Students seeking scholarship funding should apply immediately after registering. Those who have not secured payment or confirmed funding will be moved to the waitlist. Financial assistance approved prior to the start of class will be considered as payment, provided space is still available. Most financial awards remain valid for six months and may be applied to a future course of the same content. Refunds are issued only if a class is canceled.

Are you interested in learning more about the HACTC Adult Education program?  Fill out this contact form and we will contact you with updated programming information.

Alternately, you can reach out to Jennifer Opalinski, Director of Adult Education at (802) 359-4752 or via email.