Trade Schools in Gorman, Texas

Fort Worth Welding School is a specialized technical institution focused exclusively on welding education, serving students from Gorman and surrounding areas. The school has earned an outstanding reputation for producing highly skilled welders ready for immediate employment. Training includes comprehensive instruction in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes with extensive hands-on practice in structural, pipe, and advanced welding techniques. The program prepares students for multiple AWS certifications and features small class sizes with personalized instruction from industry professionals. The school maintains exceptional job placement relationships with major industrial employers, construction companies, and fabrication shops throughout Texas and beyond.

Texas State Technical College is Texas' only state-supported technical college system, with the Abilene campus serving the Gorman area. TSTC is nationally recognized for its performance-based funding model tied directly to graduate employment outcomes. The college offers comprehensive trade programs with industry-standard equipment and facilities, boasting exceptional job placement rates exceeding 90% in many technical fields. Programs are designed with direct industry input and lead to multiple industry certifications. The welding program features state-of-the-art booths and advanced training in multiple processes, while the HVAC program prepares students for EPA 608 certification and advanced technical skills.

ATI Career Training Center has been providing technical education for over five decades with a strong focus on hands-on training and career placement. The Fort Worth campus serves students from the Gorman region with comprehensive trade programs featuring modern equipment and industry-experienced instructors. The welding program includes training in MIG, TIG, and stick welding with certification preparation, while the HVAC program covers residential and commercial systems with EPA certification. ATI maintains strong employer relationships throughout Texas, providing job placement assistance and career services. The school emphasizes practical skills development with extensive lab time and real-world project experience.