School Guide

American Welding Academy, in Union MO, is the premier welding school in the United States. We leverage the experience of world class welding instructors, business professionals, trainers, staff and other personnel.  The Academy’s Mission is Effective: We provide a world-class, unique, and rigorous welding training and education program that ensures academic success, develops a diverse skill set, prepares students for the demands of the welding industry and enables students to gain meaningful employment upon graduation.  American Welding Academy will soon have its own on-site housing.  AWA will have on-site housing for the summer of 2026.  We have under construction a new building just a short walk from the school.  The 3-story building will house students in 3 and 4 br units.   Off-site housing is also available through multiple resources. There are a multitude of different options when it comes to housing. The realtors listed in the link all provide different options for housing- some may be strictly apartments (one or two bedroom), condos & or houses. Housing prices range anywhere from $600 - $800 per month per person depending on location and occupancy. Please contact the realtors on our web page - https://www.awaweld.com/housing-info for housing before it fills up. You can call AWA anytime at 636-800-9353 with any questions or concerns. We would be glad to help! American Welding Academy is now proudly accepting Veterans Benefits. If you or your parents have served in the military, you may be eligible to receive funding to pay for tuition and housing. Follow the link below for more information to see if you qualify.  Please call American Welding Academy with any questions or concerns. How To Apply For The GI Bill | Veterans Affairs (va.gov)  - https://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/2019/07/20/gi-bill-benefits-guide/ A welding education could be your ticket to a lifelong career you love. The American Welding Academy offers welding courses to students throughout the nation. We are fully certified by the Department of Higher Education. Students who complete our courses can receive ASME and AWS certification that is recognized by industries worldwide. Contact the American Welding Academy and start working your way towards a welding career today! ​Check us out online and inquire today to set up and begin a successful welding career for tomorrow! 636-800-9353   https://www.awaweld.com/    

Pacific Grove Adult Education in Pacific Grove, CA caters to active older adults! While we have various programs across the board for all ages, older adults will enjoy our specially designed classes for mature adults that provide learning opportunities to optimize physical and mental fitness - but adults of all ages are welcome to attend.  PGAE’s Independence Pathway Program, a free day program at the Pacific Grove Adult School, serves neurodiverse adults and adults with mild/moderate intellectual or developmental disabilities who are at least 18 years of age and can independently handle all activities of daily living. The program will maintain a staffing ratio of 6 students to 1 staff (6:1). You may register and begin class at any time throughout the session. PGUSD residents receive a $5 discount when you register in person or by phone. Discount not available for online registration. To find out more about PGAE programs, costs and to register online check us out online: https://pgadulted.pgusd.org/  831-646-6580

American Welding Academy, in Union MO, is the premier welding school in the United States. We leverage the experience of world class welding instructors, business professionals, trainers, staff and other personnel.  Our Mission is Effective: We provide a world-class, unique, and rigorous welding training and education program that ensures academic success, develops a diverse skill set, prepares students for the demands of the welding industry and enables students to gain meaningful employment upon graduation.  Our founder and owner, Rob Knoll is an entrepreneur with a vast background of building successful businesses with passion and strong leadership. He was a Chesterfield, MO police officer for 12 years & he has over 20 plus years experience in starting and building successful companies. Rob founded American Welding Academy after seeing the need for a welding school that offered high level training with a modern approach to both academic and hands-on learning in a state-of-the-art environment. Over those 12 years, Rob has obtained some of the most skilled and seasoned welding instructors, making the academy the most premier welding schools in the US. American Welding Academy also assists in Student housing, which is available through multiple resources. There are a multitude of different options when it comes to housing. The realtors listed below all provide different options for housing- some may be strictly apartments (one or two bedroom), condos & or houses. Housing prices range anywhere from $600 - $800 per month per person depending on location and occupancy. Please contact the realtors on our web page - https://www.awaweld.com/housing-info for housing before it fills up. You can call AWA anytime at 636-800-9353 with any questions or concerns. We would be glad to help! American Welding Academy is now proudly accepting Veterans Benefits. If you or your parents have served in the military, you may be eligible to receive funding to pay for tuition and housing. Follow the link below for more information to see if you qualify.  Please call American Welding Academy with any questions or concerns. How To Apply For The GI Bill | Veterans Affairs (va.gov) https://www.militarytimes.com/education-transition/2019/07/20/gi-bill-benefits-guide/ A welding education could be your ticket to a lifelong career you love. The American Welding Academy offers welding courses to students throughout the nation. We are fully certified by the Department of Higher Education. Students who complete our courses can receive ASME and AWS certification that is recognized by industries worldwide. Contact the American Welding Academy and start working your way towards a welding career today! ​Check us out online and inquire today to set up and begin a successful welding career for tomorrow! 636-800-9353   https://www.awaweld.com/