Founded in 1949 by two welders who recognized the strong demand for skilled tradesmen in their industry, TWS is an educational institution that prepares students for welding, pipefitting, and electro-mechanical careers. Our graduates are trained to have the knowledge, skills and essential attitude to immediately enter their chosen profession. Unlike other places of higher education, our training programs are largely hands-on, and include classroom and lab instruction providing students with real-world training needed to become successful professionals. *According to 2015 IPEDS data TWS has the largest total combined enrollment of students for all post-secondary schools in the U.S. with the designated largest program of CIP Code Welding Technology/Welder.