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Learn the fundamentals of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW or “MIG”) and other processes that are used in manufacturing.

This free welding training program is for unemployed adults and low-income job seekers.

Can earn industry credentials through the American Welding Society (AWS), such as: AWS GMAW D1.3
Can complete the OSHA 10 HR (General Industry) safety course
Receive job placement services

14 weeks | 350 hours

Daytime training: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–2:30pm

Evening training: Monday- Thursday 3:00pm - 8:00pm

Free for unemployed adults and low-income job seekers

Classes run on an open enrollment schedule.

Anyone enrolled in our programs has FREE access to math, reading, and computer tutors, as well as financial coaching and public benefits screening.

For questions regarding our daytime training, contact our Program Coordinator, Mari Zapata, by calling 773.751.7106 or by email.

For questions regarding our evening training, contact our Program Coordinator, Ema Mailhot-Beutel by calling 773-751-7119 or by email.

Jane Addams Resource Corporation is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

For the Institutional Disclosures Reporting Table which includes student success data submitted annually to the IBHE, click here.

For all program information including an accounting of all tuition and fees, click here.

For complaints, go to http://complaints.ibhe.org/ or click here for information on how to file a complaint.