Welder apprenticeship & trade school programs in Houston

6 verified programs for welders in Houston, drawn from official college systems and government apprenticeship registries. Confirm intake dates and accreditation directly with each institution and your apprenticeship authority.

This directory lists programs from official sources and does not endorse, rank or guarantee any school. Confirm current program details, intake dates and accreditation directly with the institution and your apprenticeship authority.

ABC Greater Houston — Construction & Maintenance Education Foundation (CMEF)Registered sponsor

Houston, Texas

ApprenticeshipIn personRegistered apprenticeship

Trades offered

Construction ElectricianSteamfitter/PipefitterWelderSheet Metal Worker

Official websiteVerified June 28, 2026

Listing from official sources — not an endorsement. Confirm current program details, intake dates and accreditation with the institution and U.S. DOL Office of Apprenticeship.

Houston Community CollegePublic college

Houston, Texas

CertificateIn person

Trades offered

Construction ElectricianPlumberRefrigeration and Air Conditioning MechanicWelderAutomotive Service TechnicianMachinist

Official websiteVerified June 28, 2026

Listing from official sources — not an endorsement. Confirm current program details, intake dates and accreditation with the institution and Texas Workforce Commission / DOL apprenticeship.

Houston Community College (HCC) — Gulf Coast Region Apprenticeship HubPublic college

Houston, Texas

CertificateHybrid

Trades offered

WelderRefrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Official websiteVerified June 28, 2026

Listing from official sources — not an endorsement. Confirm current program details, intake dates and accreditation with the institution and Texas Workforce Commission / U.S. DOL Office of Apprenticeship.

Lone Star CollegePublic college

The Woodlands, Texas

CertificateIn person

Trades offered

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning MechanicWelderConstruction ElectricianAutomotive Service Technician

Official websiteVerified June 28, 2026

Listing from official sources — not an endorsement. Confirm current program details, intake dates and accreditation with the institution and Texas Workforce Commission / DOL apprenticeship.

San Jacinto CollegePublic college

Pasadena, Texas

CertificateIn person

Trades offered

WelderRefrigeration and Air Conditioning MechanicSteamfitter/PipefitterIndustrial ElectricianMachinist

Official websiteVerified June 28, 2026

Listing from official sources — not an endorsement. Confirm current program details, intake dates and accreditation with the institution and Texas Workforce Commission / DOL apprenticeship.

San Jacinto College — Welding TechnologyPublic college

Pasadena, Texas

Diploma / degreeIn person

Trades offered

WelderSteamfitter/Pipefitter

Official websiteVerified June 28, 2026

Listing from official sources — not an endorsement. Confirm current program details, intake dates and accreditation with the institution and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

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