Women Who Weld
Women Who Weld
WhAT IS Women who weld?
Women Who Weld® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that teaches women how to weld and find employment in the welding industry. We’re developing economic opportunities for women and diversifying the workforce.
A short documentary on Women Who Weld, filmed by Alex Gorosh for Nikon
YEAR-ROUND, WEEK-LONG INTENSIVE WELDING TRAINING CLASSES
Women Who Weld offers subsidized, Week-Long Intensive Welding Training Classes for individuals who are interested in learning how to weld. Participants of the intensive week-long program are prepared for full-time jobs or apprenticeships in the welding industry. Visit our program overview page for more information. Click here to view our current schedule or contact us below to be notified of upcoming classes!
YEAR-ROUND, SINGLE-DAY INTRODUCTORY WELDING WORKSHOPS
Women Who Weld offers subsidized, Single-Day Introductory Welding Workshops for individuals who are interested in learning the basics of welding and information about opportunities in the welding industry. Visit our program overview page for more information. Click here to view our current schedule or contact us below to be notified of upcoming workshops!
ARCLIGHT
Women Who Weld has launched a new program in which we showcase women who create, ideate, and collaborate across specializations and trades. Visit our program overview page for more information or click here to jump right in!
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About
About
Samantha Farrugia
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & FOUNDER
Samantha holds a Master in Urban Planning from the University of Michigan and created Women Who Weld in 2014. Prior to creating Women Who Weld, she oversaw business development for, and the successful acquisition of, an advertising technology startup in New York City.
Samantha and her team lead intensive welding training programs to prepare women for full-time jobs, apprenticeships, or continuing education in the welding industry, as well as introductory welding workshops for anyone who is interested in learning how to weld. If you want to learn how to weld, please contact us!
SUPPORT
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Women Who Weld relies in part on contributions from businesses and corporations, foundations and philanthropists, and institutions and individuals to support our organization. Your donation will enable us to continue our welding training programs and grow and scale our operations.
Please click the button below to make a one-time or recurring tax-deductible donation (Tax ID 81-1245739) to support Women Who Weld. Your contribution will directly support our programs and operations.
PARTICIPANTS
PARTICIPANTS
Contact Us
Contact Us
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VIDEOS
VIDEOS
Women Who Weld and three former participants were featured on The Today Show!
Women Who Weld was featured by The University of Michigan
Photos
Photos
