About Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

Welding Education Rooted in Excellence Since 1930

For more than 95 years, Hobart Institute of Welding Technology (HIWT) has been a trusted leader in welding education and training. Located in Troy, Ohio, we provide hands-on training designed to build real-world, job-ready welding skills — from those just beginning their careers to experienced professionals looking to advance their skills.

Our training goes beyond the classroom. HIWT offers career-focused welding programs, continuing education for industry professionals, and customized training designed to upskill today’s welding workforce and meet the evolving needs of employers.

As a nonprofit institution, HIWT is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and has been recognized as an ACCSC School of Excellence. We are also approved by the Ohio State Board of Career Schools and Colleges and operate an AWS Accredited Test Facility.

Whether you’re starting a career, advancing your skills, or strengthening your workforce, HIWT provides the knowledge, hands-on experience, and industry-focused training to help you move forward.

Our Philosophy Our History Board of Directors Accreditation & Approvals How to Find Us Employer Identification Number

What Drives Us

Our Philosophy

Hobart Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational institution dedicated to helping individuals develop valuable welding and inspection skills through high-quality training. We are committed to creating innovative training resources that enhance welding education nationwide, improving the learning experience, job readiness, and overall success.

The Hobart Institute of Welding Technology does not discriminate based on disability, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or age.

Our History

1930

The Hobart welding school was started as a department of the Hobart Brothers Company.

1940

The school was granted a charter by the State of Ohio as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors, and became known as the Hobart Trade School. As welding became more popular, the demand for trained welders increased and larger school facilities were required. A new all-welded steel building was designed and built to house the welding school operation.

1942

1942-1945

Hobart Institute trained thousands of welders for World War II production.

1958

The success of the welding training programs and the acceleration and growth of welding justified the construction of larger training facilities. The present Hobart Technical Center, which houses the school, was completed.

1970

Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools approval was received. In December of that year, the name was changed to Hobart School of Welding Technology.

1972

The National Association of Trade & Technical Schools granted accreditation to Hobart Institute.

1977

The school became a supporting member of the American Welding Society.

1978

The demand for trained welders continued to increase, requiring a remodel and expansion of the facilities.

1991

In September, the name was changed to Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.

2005

The renovation that began and is continuing brings the Hobart Institute into the 21st century with enhanced technology and state-of-the-art facilities.

2010

The addition of the Hobart Gallery of Welding History provides students and visitors with an opportunity to explore the foundation that sets the stage for the present.

2026

Present Day

Over 100,000 people have successfully completed Hobart Institute of Welding Technology courses. We have trained students, both male and female, from all over the world, ranging from the individual student directly out of high school to employees of Fortune 500 companies.

Hobart Gallery of Welding History

February 2010 marked the premier opening of the Hobart Gallery of Welding History. Since that time, visitors and students have enjoyed a memorable adventure through the history of welding, spanning 4,000 years of discoveries and innovations that make our lives better every day. To read more about the history of welding, check out “Welding: A Journey to Explore Its Past” in hardback or softback, available for purchase at our Bookstore.

Today, visitors are invited to tour the gallery but are encouraged to call 937-332-9500 to schedule a convenient time. The gallery is located at:

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology

400 Trade Square East
Troy, Ohio

preview of hobart gallery

Board of Directors

Charles Carpenter

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology, President/CEO

Tom Funderburg

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology, Chairman of the Board

Sam Brown

Sam Brown CPA, Inc., President

Richard Cultice

Miami County Commissioner, Retired

Charlie Ribardo

BP International, Principal Engineer, Materials & Welding

Mike Tecklenburg

Select Arc, Vice President of International and Special Markets

Steve Staub

Staub Manufacturing Solutions, President

RECOGNIZED & APPROVED

Accreditations & Approvals

ACCSC

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The ACCSC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

ACCSC No. 000403

State of Ohio

Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools

Hobart Institute is recognized as meeting or exceeding educational standards prescribed by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools.

Ohio State Board No. 64

American Welding Society

AWS Accredited Test Facility

We are an Accredited Test Facility through AWS in accordance with AWS QC47:2016-AMD3 Specification for AWS Certification of Welders and Accreditation of Test Facilities.

Employer Identification Number

31-6032186

Federal Employer Identification Number is 31-6032186. Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt organization.

Credits & Affiliations

Continuing Education Unit

Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally recognized, standard unit of measurement awarded by the Armed Forces and by many colleges, schools, companies and other institutions, for participation in qualified continuing education programs. Under the CEU system, one unit is awarded for every ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction and qualified instruction. CEUs are a means of documenting continuing education courses. They may be used for the attainment of goals associated with personal and professional development.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers’ Credits

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers’ National Certification Committee grants professional credits for skill training courses that may count toward manufacturing engineer recertification. Please see www.sme.org for details.

College Affiliation

Edison State Community College in Piqua, Ohio, agrees to accept selected courses in transfer toward an Associate of Technical Students (ATS) Degree in Welding Technology, with a maximum of 30 semester credit hours.

Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio, agrees to accept selected courses in transfer toward an Associate of Technical Study degree pathway, with a maximum of 30 semester credit hours.

Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich., agrees to accept completion of the Pathway Welding program toward an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Welding Technology. Hobart Institute of Welding Technology does not offer general education courses, therefor they will need to be taken at Ferris State University or another college/university to be applied toward the requirements to obtain a BS degree in Welding Engineering Technology (WELE).

New England Institute of Technology in East Greenwich, R.I., provides a path for students to seamlessly transfer into an Associate in Science Degree program.

Visit Us In Troy, Ohio

How to Find Us

400 Trade Square E
Troy, OH 45373

Toll Free: 1-800-332-9448

Phone: 937-332-9500

Fax: 937-332-9550

Bookstore Fax: 937-332-9551

I-75 North or South to Exit 74 (SR 41).
South East (Toward Troy) on 41 to N. Dorset.
Left on N. Dorset to Sussex.
Right on Sussex to Trade Sq. E.
Left on Trade Sq. E. to North Rd.
Right on North Rd. to Student Parking.

See our Campus Map for more information.

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