McCann FREE Welding Training Info Session

THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY. IF INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THIS TRAINING PROGRAM, PLEASE CALL 413-499-2220 TO SCHEDULE THE ELIGIBILITY SCREENING.

Are you ready for a career in the welding industry?

The McCann Technical School Adult Education Program, in collaboration with the MassHire Berkshire Career Center and the Commonwealth Corporation, is offering a free 200-hour welding training program with credentials and career placement assistance. Our CTI welding program will provide students with industry training and hands-on experience learning today’s welding techniques.

Join us for an information session to learn more about McCann Technical School’s grant funded adult education programs and grant eligibility criteria.

11:30AM I Wednesday, February 4, 2026
North Adams Public Library
74 Church St, North Adams, MA 01247

Welding program dates: March 2 – May 28, 2026
200-hour hands on training
Monday – Thursday 3:15pm – 7:15pm

Students who are able to pass various welding qualification tests will receive certifications to the following codes:

• American Welding Society D1.1, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in all positions
• American Welding Society D1.1, Flux-Cored Arc Welding in all positions
• American Society of Mechanical Engineering Section IV, SMAW in positions 1G and 2G

Certifications:

• OSHA-10
• Hot Works

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Un/underemployed (up to $21.50/hour or $44,700/year)
• Massachusetts Resident
• Authorized to work in the US
• 18 years of age by completion of training
• High School Diploma or its equivalent (HiSET/GED)

**Interested trainees are encouraged to bring proof of eligibility with them**

What Documentation will I need?

To be eligible for CTI funding, you must meet the following criteria and provide proof. Note that in many cases, one document can prove multiple criteria. In certain cases, you may self-attest to prove eligibility (never for Work Authorization). Here are the categories and some examples that can be used as proof.

Aged 18+ upon completion of the training, typical documents include:

• Driver’s License or State ID Card
• Passport
• Employment Authorization Card (I-766) or Permanent Resident Card (I-551)

Massachusetts Resident, typical documents include:

• MA Driver’s License or State ID Card
• Utility Bill dated in last 3 months
• Government mail received in the past 60 days
• Bank Statement
• Lease agreement
• Home or auto insurance

Authorized to Work in the U.S., typical documents include:

• US Passport or Passport Card
• US Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Permanent Resident Card (I-551) or Employment Authorization Card (I-766)

Unemployed / Underemployed.

Unemployed: Proof of collecting unemployment, such as

• • Letter of unemployment verification
  • Screenshot of unemployment insurance account.
  • Tax form (eg. 1040 form)

Underemployed: earning <$21.50 per hour working full time or $44,700 annually.

• • • A minimum of 1 pay stub from last 6 months
    • Direct Deposit records
    • Tax Forms such as IRS 1040
    • Offer Letter/Employer Letter
    • Proof of income based public benefits (TANF, SNAP, SSI, SSDI).

Have a high school credential (HS Diploma, HiSET, GED, etc).