Tulsa Welding School (TWS) is celebrating its 75th anniversary as a leading educator providing training for those pursuing a career in the skilled trades. Nearly 40,000 students who are now employed across all 50 states have graduated from TWS over the past seven decades.

What began as a singular welding school opened by two ambitious pipeline welders, is now a multi-campus, multi-program institution offering training in multiple skilled trades. Since 1949, TWS has remained on the cutting edge of industry advancements and stands as a pillar of the Tulsa community. Today, TWS is regarded as a national leading career technical educator, extending its reach with campuses in Jacksonville, Florida, Houston,  and, most recently in Irving, Texas.

TWS leaders work with local and national employers to ensure students are consistently learning the latest industry standards and are well equipped to enter the workforce upon graduation. TWS also launched OcuWeld in recent years, an innovative virtual reality welding simulator that provides students the opportunity to practice hands-on classroom training in a virtual environment.

TWS celebrated the significant milestone with a special event on campus on Friday, April 5. TWS leadership welcomed current and past students, faculty, and local dignitaries to the campus, hosting tours and demonstrations throughout the day and answering questions about the school’s various programs and training opportunities.

Ceremonies featured remarks from Powell, as well as StrataTech Chief Operating Officer Brandon Milligan, and special guest Leslie Osborn, Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor. While unable to attend, Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum presented TWS with a special proclamation, officially recognizing April 5, 2024, as “Tulsa Welding School 75th Anniversary Day.”

The day’s festivities concluded with a celebration event for students and guests featuring food, entertainment, and special remarks from legendary bull rider and “Top Welder” host Dale Brisby, Chairman and CEO, Bizzell US, and current operator of Tulsa Job Corps Dr. Anton Bizzell, StrataTech Senior Director of Agency Relations Jenny Pacheco and TWS Senior Welding Instructor David Wilkins.

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