23rd Ave Business Center   Fridays    5:30 – 8:30pm
This fun hands-on IWCC Continuing Education course, led by Welding Instructor, Shay Bertgantzel, offers a comprehensive approach to creating your own metal art. The course will cover MIG and STICK welding, metalworking, and fabrication techniques under Shay’s guidance, with an emphasis on safety, material prep and material selection.  MIG Welding is sometimes described as the “hot glue gun” of steel. Our staff has assembled an inspirational scrap pile of shapes and sizes of steel, or bring some of your own, to create creatures, critters and anything you can imagine.

23rd Ave Business Center    Tues/Thurs     6pm – 9pm
In this course, students will enhance their skills by utilizing a combination of GMAW/MIG and SMAW/Stick Welding techniques to complete multiple projects in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. As the class progresses, students will explore a variety of electrode types and sizes, gaining the knowledge to adjust settings for each specific application and position.
The course includes a brief introduction to FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), focusing on its relevance to structural and outdoor welding applications. By the end of the course, students will have the opportunity to attempt AWS certifications, showcasing their proficiency and readiness for professional applications.
This hands-on course is ideal for those looking to advance their welding skills and explore new techniques essential for structural and industrial welding work.

Location: Page Fremont County Center, Shenendoah • Fri. Sept. 12 | 12–6 PM
This beginner-friendly, hands-on class teaches the fundamentals of welding in a supportive environment. Learn from expert instructor Casey King using Iowa Western’s Mobile Welding Truck. Perfect for homeowners, hobbyists, acreage owners, retirees, or anyone curious, the class covers welding safety & practical skills to repair or build items like gates, supports, yard art, trailers, & furniture. Please wear jeans and sturdy shoes. Bring a welding helmet & welding jacket, safety glasses, and leather gloves if you have them; otherwise, these items will be provided.

Location: Cass County Center, Atlantic • Fri. Sept. 19 | 12–6 PM
This beginner-friendly, hands-on class teaches the fundamentals of welding in a supportive environment. Learn from expert instructor Casey King using Iowa Western’s Mobile Welding Truck. Perfect for homeowners, hobbyists, acreage owners, retirees, or anyone curious, the class covers welding safety & practical skills to repair or build items like gates, supports, yard art, trailers, & furniture. Please wear jeans and sturdy shoes. Bring a welding helmet & welding jacket, safety glasses, and leather gloves if you have them; otherwise, these items will be provided.

 Mon & Weds   5pm – 9pm      23rd Ave Welding Center
TIG welding is a precision, high-quality welding technique that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode. The term “TIG” (tungsten inert gas) references the non-reactive gas (usually argon) employed to protect the weld area from atmospheric contamination.
Examples of TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding applications include:
1.    Automotive Industry: TIG welding is used to assemble exhaust systems, fuel tanks, and engine components.
2.    Aerospace Industry: It is employed on aircraft components like engine parts, aluminum and titanium structural members, and fuel lines.
3.    Fabrication Industry: For various fabrication projects, TIG welding is used to join non-ferrous metals like aluminum, copper, and others.

SWITCH Hastings + IWCC Mobile Welding Lab Truck • Sat. 9-27-25 • 10AM–2PM.  
This beginner-friendly class celebrates sustainability and artistry, transforming scrap metal into upcycled welded works of art. Learn safe welding practices, basic techniques, and material handling while creating a functional or decorative project that reflects your style. Build confidence in a new skill & discover how welding can turn discarded metal into something meaningful—no prior experience needed. Please wear jeans and appropriate shoes. Bring a welding helmet, welding jacket, safety glasses, and gloves if you have them; otherwise, they’ll be provided. Feel free to bring scrap metal you’d like to use.

Shelby County Center, Harlan • Mon & Weds • 12-4 PM • 10/20/2025-11/12/2025
TIG welding is a precision, high-quality welding technique that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode. The term “TIG” (tungsten inert gas) references the non-reactive gas (usually argon) employed to protect the weld area from atmospheric contamination.
Examples of TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding applications include:
1.    Automotive Industry: TIG welding is used to assemble exhaust systems, fuel tanks, and engine components.
2.    Aerospace Industry: It is employed on aircraft components like engine parts, aluminum and titanium structural members, and fuel lines.
3.    Fabrication Industry: For various fabrication projects, TIG welding is used to join non-ferrous metals like aluminum, copper, and others.

23rd Ave Business Center   Fridays    5:30 – 8:30pm
This fun hands-on IWCC Continuing Education course, led by Welding Instructor, Shay Bertgantzel, offers a comprehensive approach to creating your own metal art. The course will cover MIG and STICK welding, metalworking, and fabrication techniques under Shay’s guidance, with an emphasis on safety, material prep and material selection.  MIG Welding is sometimes described as the “hot glue gun” of steel. Our staff has assembled an inspirational scrap pile of shapes and sizes of steel, or bring some of your own, to create creatures, critters and anything you can imagine.

Designed to help students get needed skills quickly so they can enter the workforce as entry-level welders. Students will experience a hands-on learning opportunity in GMAW (MIG) welding where safety, general welding knowledge and quality are stressed. You will receive demonstrations and guidance on correct technique and the chance to develop your GMAW (MIG) skills over the course. An overview of blueprint reading and welding symbols, math refresher, and employability skills included! 

Clarinda Center • Mon & Weds • 5-8 PM • 11/17/2025-12/10/2025 
Discover the basics of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding in this hands-on course designed for beginners. Whether you’re exploring welding as a potential career or looking to learn a practical new skill, this class provides the foundational knowledge and experience you need to get started. This course is ideal for individuals with no prior welding experience who are interested in learning the basics of MIG welding for personal projects, hobby work, or entry-level career preparation. Equipment: All tools, materials, and PPE provided.

23rd Ave Business Center  • Tues, Thurs, Fri • 1-4 PM • Dates:11/18, 11/20, 11/21, 11/25, 12/4, 12/5, 12/11, 12/12
Discover the basics of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding in this hands-on course designed for beginners. Whether you’re exploring welding as a potential career or looking to learn a practical new skill, this class provides the foundational knowledge and experience you need to get started. This course is ideal for individuals with no prior welding experience who are interested in learning the basics of MIG welding for personal projects, hobby work, or entry-level career preparation. Equipment: All tools, materials, and PPE provided.

Clarinda Center • 2 Night Class-Tues & Thurs, December 2 & 4  • 6-8 PM
Celebrate the season by turning scrap metal into festive welded creations! This beginner-friendly class teaches sustainability and artistry, with hands-on instruction in safe welding practices, basic techniques, and material handling. Create holiday-themed decorations, gifts, or ornaments while learning how to transform discarded metal into something meaningful. Whether you want to make a seasonal yard display, a small sculpture, or a personalized gift, this class helps you build confidence in a new skill and explore your creative side. No prior experience is required. Please wear jeans and sturdy shoes. Bring a welding helmet & jacket, safety glasses, and gloves if you have them; otherwise, these will be provided. Feel free to bring scrap metal to upcycle into your holiday masterpiece.

January 26, 2026-February 13, 2026 at the 23rd Business Center

This course is designed to help your employees get the skills needed quickly so they can return to your workforce as entry-level welders. These students will experience a hands-on learning opportunity in the areas of SMAW (stick) and GMAW (MIG) welding where safety, general welding knowledge and quality are stressed. As the class progresses students will be introduced to several different electrodes as well as electrode sizes. Students will have the opportunity to attempt AWS certifications at the end of this course. Students will be briefly introduced to FCAW (Dual Sheild) during this course. At the end of this course students will be introduced to FCAW which ties back to structural welding or anything outdoors.

February 16, 2026- March 6, 2026 at the 23rd Business Center

This course is designed to help your employees get the skills needed quickly so they can return to your workforce as entry-level welders. These students will experience a hands-on learning opportunity in the areas of SMAW (stick) and GMAW (MIG) welding where safety, general welding knowledge and quality are stressed. As the class progresses students will be introduced to several different electrodes as well as electrode sizes. Students will have the opportunity to attempt AWS certifications at the end of this course. Students will be briefly introduced to FCAW (Dual Sheild) during this course. At the end of this course students will be introduced to FCAW which ties back to structural welding or anything outdoors.