Lincoln Electric Welding School for veterans (GI Bill)
Lincoln Electric
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- Who it's for
- U.S. military veterans (in some cases a veteran's spouse or child using transferred benefits)
Open to: veterans, active duty / transitioning service members. - Cost
- Paid; GI Bill / VR&E may cover it
- Free with no benefit?
- No
- VA benefits
- GI Bill (can be used)
- What you get
- 16-week Comprehensive welding program or 6-week Basic Plate Arc Welding course at The Lincoln Electric Welding School, with career fairs and access to Lincoln Electric's welding job board
- Type
- Training program / bootcamp
- Credential strength
- 3/5: Hands-on trade training with industry safety and skills certificates and job placement help.
- Duration
- 6 or 16 weeks
- Format
- In person
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Deadline
- Rolling / varies
- Next start
- Varies
- Jobs it can lead to
- Welder; Welding Technologist; Robotic Welding Technician
- Official page
- lincolnelectric.com/en/education/education-promotions/veteran
- Last checked
- Oct 4, 2026