At the Illinois Welding School, we care about your future. Welders build our world. IWS is the right choice for Your welding training. We are nationally accredited through Accrediting Commission of Careers Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). We are also certified through the Illinois State Board Of Higher Education (IBHE), and the Veterans Administration Post 911/GI Bill. We offer AWS and ASME Welding Certifications and courses in structural, pipe welding and combination welding. We are also members of the American Welding Society (AWS.org). We offer two shifts, monthly start dates and intense hands on personal training. Our students benefit from our 92% job placement rate and our 94% graduation rate. Welders build our infrastructure which include our skyscrapers, cars, airplanes, appliances, pipelines, and highways to name a few.