Madison County, Alabama

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Schools and programs near Huntsville

Schools near Huntsville with programs that match these jobs. Checked on each school's own site Oct 18, 2026. Not sponsored: no school pays to be listed. Confirm cost, schedule and admission with the school.

Calhoun Community CollegeHuntsville, AL

Welding Technology
Offers an AAS and short-term certificates including Aerospace Welding; curriculum is designed to meet AWS minimum skill standards for entry-level welders and the program is an NC3 approved and Lincoln Electric Education Partner School.
Technologies programs (Machine Tool Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology)
The Technologies page lists Machine Tool Technology, Industrial Maintenance and Electrical Technology among its programs; Check the college for length and schedule.

J.F. Drake State Community and Technical CollegeHuntsville, AL

Welding (Advanced Manufacturing)
Offered as certificates and an AAS within Advanced Manufacturing; covers GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, weld inspection and plasma arc cutting.
Machine Tool Technology
Certificates offered in CNC machining, machining fundamentals, precision milling and precision fundamentals; NIMS is listed.
Electrical Technology
Listed among Advanced Manufacturing programs at Drake State; Check the college for length and schedule.

What each trade needs

Welders Electricians Machinists Quality and NDT inspectors Avionics and wire-harness technicians

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