Tulsa Welding School will open a new campus in Metro Atlanta amid a shortage of skilled trade workers. To meet rising demand for skilled workers, StrataTech Education Group has begun renovations in Decatur to open a new Tulsa Welding School campus by fall 2025.
The new campus will offer programs in welding, HVAC/R, and electrical to prepare the next generation of skilled professionals.
Highlights
- This year, the Metro Atlanta region will have its own skilled trade school, Tulsa Welding School, in Decatur.
- StrataTech Education Group has taken this step to address the skilled labor gap in the region.
- Enrolment for welding, HVAC/R, and electrical programs is open for students and young adults.
New Tulsa Welding School Campus is Coming to Metro Atlanta
StrataTech Education Group, based in Phoenix, has announced a new campus in Metro Atlanta, Georgia. StrataTech has been a driving force in offering courses to train people for skilled trades. Welders, technicians, and electricians are always in demand. This makes these careers stable and strong.
StrataTech runs five skilled trade schools across the country. The news of a sixth campus, Tulsa Welding School, in Metro Atlanta adds another achievement. TWS will train students to become skilled tradespeople and grow with ongoing technological advancements. An already high demand for such professionals will ensure a secure future for them!
Campus and Courses: Aims to Bridge the Skilled Labor Gap
The new Tulsa Welding School campus will be located at 1287 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA. The location was chosen for its accessibility via public transit, making it easier for students to commute. The approximately 48,000 square foot campus is expected to be ready for opening by fall 2025.
Mary Kelly, the CEO of StrataTech, has announced that enrolment for welding, HVAC/R, and electrical programs is active. With an all-time high demand for skilled professionals in Atlanta, StrataTech has decided to step in. According to the CEO, programs like OcuWeld will help bridge the gap between classroom theory and hands-on training. TWS will be the key to a secure future for many people in Atlanta, where the economy and infrastructure are booming.
Current Demand and Benefits of the New Campus
The Georgia Department of Labor looked into the lack of skilled workers in welding, plumbing, and construction. Georgia requires approximately 10,000 new construction workers annually to meet demand, according to the Department of Labor.
For individuals exploring stable career paths, fields like welding, HVAC, and electrical offer strong job prospects. On the other hand, there are openings for electricians, HVAC technicians, welders, plumbers, and pipefitters. Students can now take advantage of these opportunities by becoming trained workers at TWS.
TWS will host placement programs to help students start their careers. This allows students to enter the workforce quickly and affordably, avoiding significant student debt.
The main benefit of having a local campus will be addressing the regional skilled labor gap. Atlanta and Metro Atlanta residents will not have to relocate in search of employment and education. Federal investment in vocational education and workforce re-skilling also supports these initiatives.
StrataTech Education Group provides growth and education in different places. They have top trade schools, including The Refrigeration School, Inc., and Tulsa Welding School. TWS already has campuses in different states and ranks among the top colleges. Like previous campuses, the new one will also emphasize practical training for students.
