Registration open for free welding training program
Plattsburgh, NY (August 5, 2026) — The North Country Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that registration is now open for a free welding training program.
The training will run for 3 weeks (Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm each day) from September 9th – 29th (120 total hours of instruction). All classes will be held in-person at the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College.
This training is open to anyone looking to learn how to weld or improve their welding skills; previous experience is a benefit but not required.
Using a combination of classroom and hands-on (shop) training, this course will teach individuals the basics of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW). The following topics will be covered:
- Welding Safety and Symbolization
- Measurements for Fabrication
- Reading shop drawings/blueprints
- MIG Welding on carbon and stainless steel
- FCAW on carbon steel
- Welding inspection and equipment troubleshooting
Students will also be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) at no additional cost. This includes a welding helmet, jacket, gloves, eye/face protection, hand tools, and a storage bag. PPE will become the students upon successful completion of the training.
**Students will be required to provide their own safe footwear (steel-toed safety shoes/boots are required)
For more information or to register visit: northcountrychamber.com/Economic-Development/Welding-Training or contact aaron Fregeau at (518) 563-1000 or at aaron@northcountrychamber.com.
Space is limited and filling out the interest form does not guarantee a spot in the program. After registering, individuals will be contacted if they are selected to take part in the training.
This training was made possible by funding support from the New York State Department of Labor and NYS Senator Jeremy Cooney.
Posted: August 5th, 2026 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Education News, General News, Northern NY News.