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Tulsa Welding School – Houston, TX Campus
Get the skills you need for a rewarding career at TWS, the leading trade school in Houston, TX. Tulsa Welding School offers a variety of professional-level electrician, HVAC/R, and welding training programs. Get started today!
Electrician, HVAC/Refrigeration and Welding Training Programs in Houston, Texas
At Tulsa Welding School’s in Houston, TX, campus students can receive training in the following trade school programs:
- Professional Welder
- Welding Specialist with Pipefitting
- HVAC & refrigeration technician or electrician
Located in America’s fourth-largest city, the TWS Houston, TX campus offers students a metropolitan atmosphere featuring both Southern hospitality and urban chic character. Situated just East of I-45 and just North of Beltway 8/Sam Houston Parkway, our Houston trade school campus is conveniently located to additional surrounding cities, including Baytown, Pasadena and Sugar Land.
Training Programs at the Houston, TX Campus
Professional Welder
Program Duration: 7 months
Professional Welders are found everywhere – automotive, aerospace and aviation industries; bridges and bikes; shipyards, shops and skyscrapers – wherever metal needs adhering, a welder is needed. By being trained as a skilled professional welder, you’ll have career opportunities nationwide, and even worldwide. That means almost anywhere you want to go, welding can take you there.
Learn MoreWelding Specialist with Pipefitting
Program Duration: 9.5 months
The Welding Specialist with Pipefitting program prepares a graduate for entry level positions in structural, pipe and pipeline, and thin alloy welding, as well as for entry-level positions in pipefitting and steam fitting. In addition to the key welding processes learned in the Welding Specialist program, students also learn basic and advanced pipefitting skills.
Learn MoreRefrigeration Technologies
Program Duration: 7 months
When it comes to refrigeration technologies training schools, TWS in Tulsa, OK, Jacksonville, FL, Houston, TX & Dallas Metro (Irving, TX) have a track record for preparing students for a rewarding career as a Refrigeration Technician. Our 7-month curriculum puts a heavy focus on hands-on training while teaching the fundamentals of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, climate control and refrigeration technologies.
Learn MoreElectro-Mechanical Technologies
Program Duration: 9 months
This training program provides each student with a broad range of knowledge in electrical and mechanical technologies, along with heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration. Career opportunities in this field are wide and growing. An added value to the program is the solar energy technology module, which includes an overview of the Photovoltaic (PV) Science with principles and application processes used in many solar powered systems.
Learn MoreElectrical Applications
Program Duration: 7 months
The Electrical Applications program is the perfect fit for someone who wants a career where they can work with their hands and finish school quickly. Students receive a hands-on education in a real-world environment that is taught by industry-experienced professionals.
Learn MoreVisit the TWS Houston Campus
Hours of Operation
- Mon-Thu:9AM to 7:30PM
- Fri:9AM to 5PM
- Sat:9AM – 1PM
- Sun:CLOSED
Tour the Campus
Contact us to schedule a tour today!
TWS Annual Welding Competition
High school students can compete for a full tuition scholarship to TWS. Registrations are now open!
Message from the Campus President
Welcome to Tulsa Welding School (TWS)!
Our Houston campus is proud to be a part of a tradition of excellence, celebrating 75 years of training skilled trades professionals. Since opening our doors in 1949 to our first campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma , TWS has been dedicated to empowering individuals with the education and training they need to secure in-demand careers and create brighter futures for themselves and their families. With programs in HVAC/Refrigeration (residential and commercial), Welding and Electrical, all of which can be completed in under a year—some in as few as 6 or 7 months—we are committed to helping our students launch rewarding careers in the skilled trades.
At TWS, we don’t just teach technical skills; we’re deeply invested in the success of our students and our community. Our graduates are meeting the increasing demand** for skilled trades professionals, not just in Texas but across all 50 states nationwide(iii). We proudly collaborate with many organizations, associations and employers that provide on-campus resources, supplies and career opportunities. Additionally, we are honored to work alongside Indigenous populations and other underserved communities to ensure access to quality education and training that empowers individuals to become self-sustaining members of society.
Our Houston campus is more than just a school—it’s a thriving community of passionate faculty, dedicated staff, and ambitious students. From the moment you step onto our campus, you’ll find a supportive environment designed to help you succeed. Our dedicated faculty and outstanding Career Services team is here to assist graduates in identifying relevant career opportunities, while our Student Financial Servies department helps students navigate the resources available to them. We understand the challenges our students face and strive to provide an educational experience that sets them up for success, both academically and professionally.
As Campus President, I’m incredibly proud of our role in shaping the future of skilled trades professionals and contributing to Texas’ growth and infrastructure needs. My door is always open—whether you’re a prospective student, a community partner, or just curious about what TWS has to offer, I invite you to stop by for a campus tour and say hello. We’d love to show you what makes TWS such a special place to learn, grow, and prepare for a rewarding career.
Thank you for considering TWS as your partner in education. We look forward to welcoming you into our community and helping you achieve your career goals to become a skilled trades professional.
Warm regards,
John Willis
Campus President
Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC) Houston
Flexible Class Schedules
Whether you’re just graduating from high school, changing your career or transitioning from military to civilian life, TWS offers flexible class schedules. We’ll help you find the right program and the right schedule to set you up for success. Contact us for more information on upcoming class times and start dates.
Out of State Students
From the FOOD to the RODEO to the LOCAL CRAFT BREWERIES, Houston has something for everyone. With its practically nonexistent winters and sprawling green spaces and parks, the fourth largest city in the United States is one anyone can fall in love with.
Sporting Events
To kick back in Houston, we recommend checking out one of the city’s six professional league teams and four epic stadiums.
Houston is also home to more than 30 semi-professional and minor league sports, from Roller Derby to Ultimate Frisbee to Aussie rules football.
Hungry?
Grab a bite at one of Houston’s more than 10,000 restaurants featuring cuisine from more than 70 countries.
- Frenchy’s Chicken
- Teotihuacan
- Killen’s Barbecue
Food Trucks
If you’re short on time, track down a food truck serving up your favorite cuisine.
Seafood
Interested in sea and cajun food? Check out JIMMY G’S CAJUN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT for an epic meal.
Vietnamese
If you’re in the mood for Vietnamese food, MAI’S RESTAURANT has hundreds of options!
Meditteranean
If you’re in the mood for Mediterranean, we recommend ALADDIN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE for fast, healthy food at two locations.
Drink Up!
After a long day of exploring it’s time to kick back and check out Houston’s growing taproom scene:
- 8th Wonder Brewry
- Town In City Brewing Co.
- St. Arnold Brewing Company
- Karbach Brewing Co.
Bingo Nights
BINGO IN THE HEIGHTS with Houstonians of all ages at the old SPJST Lodge 88 in the Heights on Thursdays. Come early to grab a spot—the space caps at 700 people, and this isn’t your grandma’s bingo night.
Live Music
End your day on the right note at one of Space City’s countless live music venues:
- Fitzgerald’s
- Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar
- Firehouse Saloon
SMART SCHOOLS DIPLOMA
If you’re looking to enroll in any of our trade programs at Tulsa Welding School but don’t have your High School diploma or GED – Don’t sweat it, we got your back! Learn more about how you can earn your diploma before enrolling, and get back on the track to success with training at TWS.
