Veterans Resource Center: Welding Training Program

Lighting a Fire of Hope in the Veteran Community

Welding is a high demand occupation that pays a livable wage from which a veteran could support themselves and their family.

In partnership with Dallas College, Frisco Lakes Veterans Group and Airgas, our Welding Training Program for Veterans is designed to train veterans and equip them to take the American Welding Society (AWS) certification test.

Certifications

• American Welding Society (AWS) Certification
• Forklift Training and Certification
• OSHA-10 Training and Certification

9-10 Week Class

• Monday thru Friday
• NO COST

Hands-On Training

Hands on training focuses on MIG wire welding with exposure to stick welding, aluminum welding, torch cutting, band saw, blue print reading and other techniques.

• One Week of OSHA-10 and Forklift training/certification (no welding during this week)
• Monday-Thursday 8:30am – 2:30pm

Classroom Training

Classroom instruction focuses on resume writing, job seeking and interview skills – held every Friday from 8:30am-2:30pm

All classes are held at the Veterans Resource Center located at 4900 S. Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas 75216

Qualifications

• Seeking Employment
• Veteran – DD214 Honorable, Under Honorable, General
• Requires 2 forms of original photo I.D. and proof of military service (veterans & spouses).
• Military – AGR or Reserve (must provide Military ID card)
• Spouse (must have Military Dependent ID card)

Prerequisites

• Interview with VRC staff
• One-day orientation, assessment and enrollment at Dallas College held 1 to 2 weeks prior to class starting – dates are set up by Dallas College staff.

New classes are scheduled every 10 weeks

Class dates will be scheduled every 10 weeks, as classes have reached the enrollment limit. Please contact our office to be scheduled for an interview and get signed up for an upcoming class.

For More Information

Please send an email to info@vrcdallas.org, or you may reach us at 214.372.8822. Shameko “Meko” Ragsdale is our Welding program coordinator.

Shameko Ragsdale
VRC Welding Training Coordinator and Outreach Manager
Shop 214.354.8668
Cell 972.284.9081

Upcoming Welding Training Program Classes

Please visit the Welding Training Program calendar page for upcoming class dates.

Classes are made up of veterans from all walks of life.  Come be a part.