Welder at Supreme Welding Academy LLC
at Supreme Welding Academy LLC in Houston, TX
About This Program
Supreme Welding Academy LLC offers a registered Welder Apprenticeship in Houston, TX. Located in one of the nation's largest industrial and energy hubs, this non-union program is built for individuals looking to enter the welding trade with structured, paid training and a recognized credential.
The program runs three years and is structured around 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn core and advanced welding processes, including techniques applicable to industrial, petrochemical, and structural work common in the Houston area. Technical coursework covers welding theory, metallurgy, code interpretation, inspection, and workplace safety practices.
Graduates earn journey-level welder status and are well-positioned to pursue careers in Houston's robust energy, shipbuilding, and construction industries. Completing a registered apprenticeship through Supreme Welding Academy provides both the hands-on experience and the formal training documentation that skilled employers in the region look for.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$24
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Welder Career Outlook
National Median
$23.81/hr
~$49,524.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15.5/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Employment for welders is projected to remain steady with consistent demand driven by infrastructure spending, manufacturing, and energy sector projects. Aging infrastructure across the U.S. requires ongoing repair and replacement, creating sustained need for skilled welders. Retirements in the current workforce are expected to generate additional openings over the next decade.
What to Expect as a Welder Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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