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4 registered apprenticeship programs in West Virginia train welding apprentices. Registered apprenticeships (U.S. Dept of Labor) pay wages from day one — training costs are typically covered by the sponsor instead of tuition. Most run 2–5 years to full journey-level pay, and you apply directly to the sponsor.
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| Sponsor | Program type |
|---|---|
| Westlake Chemical | Single Employer |
| Sponsor | Program type |
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| Bidell Gas Compression INC. | Single Employer |
| Sponsor | Program type |
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| Robert C. Byrd Institute | Multiple Employer |
| Sponsor | Program type |
|---|---|
| Mercer County Technical Education Center | Multiple Employer |
To apply: contact sponsors through apprenticeship.gov or the sponsor's own site. Prefer classroom-first? Compare the 13 welding schools in West Virginia.