Register for a hands-on learning environment designed specifically for those new to welding! This 18-hour course runs on six Saturdays from October 3, 2025 – November 7, 2026, from 8 AM to 11 AM. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course covers the fundamentals of welding, including MIG, TIG, and stick welding, along with essential safety practices and metal fabrication techniques. Gain confidence, build technical skills, and explore career opportunities in a high-demand trade. No prior experience is required—just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn!

The tuition includes your own welding gear that consists of a welding helmet, a cap, MIG gloves, TIG gloves, welding jacket, weld cleaning tool, chipping hammer, pliers, safety glasses and a gear bag for all of your equipment. Please indicate your size for a welding jacket (runs M - 3XL) by emailing careertraining@maplerun.org.

Link to cancelation policy.

Looking for funding? Please reach out to the following resources:

1. VSAC's Advancement Grant. Call them at 800-642-3177 or email mcgovern@vsac.org. Ask for the grants department, you're not looking for a student loan. 

2. Department of Labor. Call (802) 524-6585 and say you're looking for money to enroll in a training program. 

3. Hireability. Call 802-524-7950. Disability affects all of us eventually—whether we’re born with it, experience disability through illness, accident, or aging, or have a loved one or colleague with a disabling condition. And when disability gets in the way of productive work, that’s when HireAbility Vermont steps in.

4. You can always ask your employer if they have training funds.

This course is significantly discounted by a grant. To reserve your seat, $430 must be paid in advance. The course includes a textbook and the exam fee.

In addition to the $430 paid to NCTC, you will be required to pay the following fees directly to the entities that provide the following services. (NCTC cannot pay these fees.)

• $13.25 for a background check
• $25 for a fingerprint check
• $20 application fee that is to be paid directly by the student to the Vermont Board of Nursing.

Need funding? Please read the "Need Funding" section below.

Important: If you think something will appear on your background check, please contact the Office of Professional Regulations (802) 828-1505 for next steps.

The program begins on Saturday, January 9, 2027 and ends on Saturday, February 27, 2027. Classes will be held at NCTC on Saturdays from 8am to 2pm, plus two off-site clinicals (dates to be determined based on the availability of facilities). You are required to complete a total of 72 classroom hours + 16 clinical hours for licensure.   

This course focuses on safe and effective practices for care in a health care setting. Students learn the basics of assisting patients, body mechanics, ethics, communication, and prepare for the licensing exam. Students can take the written and skills LNA licensing tests in Franklin County or at another location in Vermont. Testing is administered by Excel.

There are plenty of funding opportunities:

1. VSAC's Advancement Grant. Call them at 800-642-3177 or email mcgovern@vsac.org. Ask for the grants department, you're not looking for a student loan. 

2. Department of Labor. Call (802) 524-6585 or Email Jason.Desrochers@vermont.gov or Nicholas.Reuter@vermont.gov and say you're looking for money to enroll in a training program.

3. Hireability. Call 802-524-7950. Disability affects all of us eventually—whether we’re born with it, experience disability through illness, accident, or aging, or have a loved one or colleague with a disabling condition. And when disability gets in the way of productive work, that’s when HireAbility Vermont steps in.

4. You can always ask your employer if they have training funds.

Refund policy and other procedural information can be found here.

This course is significantly discounted by a grant. To reserve your seat, $430 must be paid in advance. The course includes a textbook and the exam fee.

In addition to the $430 paid to NCTC, you will be required to pay the following fees directly to the entities that provide the following services. (NCTC cannot pay these fees.)

• $13.25 for a background check
• $25 for a fingerprint check
• $20 application fee that is to be paid directly by the student to the Vermont Board of Nursing.

Need funding? Please read the "Need Funding" section below.

Important: If you think something will appear on your background check, please contact the Office of Professional Regulations (802) 828-1505 for next steps.

The program begins on Monday, January 11, 2027 and ends on Wednesday, March 31, 2027. Classes will be held at NCTC on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm, plus off-site clinicals (dates to be determined based on the availability of facilities). You are required to complete a total of 72 classroom hours + 16 clinical hours for licensure.   

This course focuses on safe and effective practices for care in a health care setting. Students learn the basics of assisting patients, body mechanics, ethics, communication, and prepare for the licensing exam. Students can take the written and skills LNA licensing tests in Franklin County or at another location in Vermont. Testing is administered by Excel.

There are plenty of funding opportunities:

1. VSAC's Advancement Grant. Call them at 800-642-3177 or email mcgovern@vsac.org. Ask for the grants department, you're not looking for a student loan. 

2. Department of Labor. Call (802) 524-6585 or Email Jason.Desrochers@vermont.gov or Nicholas.Reuter@vermont.gov and say you're looking for money to enroll in a training program.

3. Hireability. Call 802-524-7950. Disability affects all of us eventually—whether we’re born with it, experience disability through illness, accident, or aging, or have a loved one or colleague with a disabling condition. And when disability gets in the way of productive work, that’s when HireAbility Vermont steps in.

4. You can always ask your employer if they have training funds.

Refund policy and other procedural information can be found here.