Welding for Shipbuilding

Program Information

This program prepares students for entry-level shipyard welding roles with skills that transfer across marine, industrial and structural welding careers.

12 Week Intensive Training:

  • NCCER CORE & Welding Level 1
  • Flux Cored Emphasis
  • Confined Space Welding
  • Simulated Real-World Scenarios

Fast Path to Apprenticeship

Graduates of this course are given priority for enrollment in Shipfitter Apprenticeship!

A Career that Lasts

Texas shipyards are expanding again, creating steady, long-term careers for skilled welders ready to work in demanding marine environments.

Shipbuilding offers stable wages, advancement potential and long-term employment as Texas reinvests in maritime infrastructure.

Join Texas Shipbuilding's Comeback!

Prerequisites:

  • 18YO+
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Must be registered with the Selective Service System (if male).

Tuition: $6,000

Tuition Assistance: Tuition assistance up to 100% is available for most students.

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Contact

Donna Thomas

Workforce Development Counselor

(409) 984-6232

abramsdl@lamarpa.edu