Propel Career Academy · Commercial Welding Program
Welding School San Antonio
Approved VA / GI Bill® Training Provider
- Next class starts January 25, 2027
- NCCER-based training
Learn to weld through hands-on training at our San Antonio campus, built to get you jobsite-ready. Classes run Monday through Friday, and the next cohort starts in January.
Now enrollingNext class starts January 25, 2027. Seats are limited.
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Hands-On Welding Training
The best way to learn welding is under the hood, with an arc in front of you. Our San Antonio welding classes put you in the shop from the start, using quality tools and working alongside experienced instructors.
Our program follows an NCCER-based curriculum, so you learn the same standards used on commercial jobsites. You'll build your skills one step at a time, from safety and setup to laying clean, consistent welds. The goal is simple: to have you ready to work when you finish.
Safety from day one
Welding takes skill, but it starts with safety. Before you strike your first arc, you'll learn how to protect yourself, your equipment, and the people working around you.
Safe habits are built into every part of our training, from proper gear and ventilation to reading the jobsite and handling equipment with care. Employers want welders who work safely and follow jobsite expectations, and that's exactly how we train. Our students often tell us the focus on safety is one of the things that stood out most.
Start your welding career
Welding is a skilled trade that's needed in construction, manufacturing, and commercial facilities everywhere. Our next class starts January 25, 2027.
Whether you're new to the trades or ready for a career change, Propel can help you build the skills, confidence, and work habits employers look for. Request information to learn more about the program, or start your application today to reserve your spot in the January class.
Hear from one of our students
I came in here from high school, had no prior experience, but picked up on it really quick.
Aiden, Welding Student
Aiden joined our welding program straight out of high school. Before graduation, our team connected him with a job fair, where he passed a weld test and received a job offer. He'll start his new career with a job already lined up.
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What made me go into welding was I wanted something that I could see my progression, and it's a hands-on job, and I like that.
I'm Aiden. I'm a welding student here at Propel Career Academy. Before Propel, I just came in here from high school. I had no prior experience, but I picked up on it really quick.
The school let me know about a job fair that was going on, and they let me miss class for a day to attend. I was able to get in contact with them, and they liked me, and I had a weld test with them. They called me back and said they liked my welds and offered me the job.
I think my first day at the new job is going to be a lot different than it is here, but I'm super excited. Graduating and having somewhere lined up is amazing, because I don't have to stress as much about looking for places.
This career path means I can set myself up for success in the future. And it's hands-on, so I'll be able to see my progression and experience it firsthand.
Class schedule and start dates
Our welding program is a 10-month program, with classes Monday through Friday in four-hour shifts at our San Antonio campus. Each class starts together and moves through the program as one group, so you train alongside the same classmates from start to finish.
Now enrolling
January 25, 2027
Afternoon class · 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- 10-month program
- Monday through Friday
- San Antonio campus
- Seats are limited
This is our next welding class, and enrollment is open now. Apply today to reserve your spot, or request information and our team will walk you through the next steps.
Upcoming classes
Need a different time? Pre-register for a future class by starting your application, or request information and we will reach out as your start date gets closer.
- April 2027 Evening class 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Pre-register
- June 2027 Morning class 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM Pre-register
- November 2027 Afternoon class 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pre-register
- February 2028 Evening class 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Pre-register
Exact start dates for future classes will be confirmed as each class approaches.
What you will learn
Our welding program follows an NCCER-based curriculum, the same industry standards used on commercial jobsites. Training is hands-on from the start, with time in the shop and in the classroom so you understand both how and why each technique works.
Welding Credentials
How to enroll
- Choose your class. Pick the January class or pre-register for a future start date that fits your schedule.
- Apply online at apply.propelcareeracademy.com, or request information if you have questions first.
- Talk with our team. We will follow up to answer your questions and go over enrollment requirements and paperwork.
- Set up your payment plan or benefits. If you are using VA education benefits, our VA benefits team will help you through the process.
- Start training with your class on your scheduled start date.
Cost and payment resources
Every student's situation is different, so we share pricing one-on-one. Contact us and we will send you detailed program pricing, along with the financial assistance options and VA education benefits you may qualify for.
Our team will walk you through what is covered, what you may owe, and how to put a plan in place before your class starts.
Using VA education benefits? Our welding program is approved for VA education benefits, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. See how your VA benefits apply at Propel.
Ready to start welding?
Seats in the January 25, 2027 class are limited. Apply now to reserve your spot, or request information and our team will help you choose the right class.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Welding Program · San Antonio
Get Your Welding Program Info
Tell us a little about yourself and an admissions advisor will reach out with upcoming start dates, schedule options, pricing, and financial aid, including VA benefits.
- Submit the form (takes about 2 minutes)
- An advisor contacts you, usually within 1 business day
- Reserve your spot in an upcoming cohort