Merrill Fabricators

"Excellence in Welding"

Are you interested in excelling in a program that gives you precise skills, to a demanding field that offers a variety of opportunities? Enroll in the Merrill Institute of Welding; “Anything is Possible.”

Admission Requirements:

The Merrill Institute of Welding (MIW) receives funding from a variety of sources, special funding programs of the welding institute may be limited, therefore; please note classes and seating are also limited. As a result of our funding sources, classes are restricted to those that meet funding requirements, to students that will meet or exceed core competences and to individuals interested in a career in welding.

Enrollment Process:

Application

To begin the enrollment process, prospective students interested in the Merrill Institute of Welding must contact the MIW recruiter; the recruiter will then instruct individuals on how to submit an application. After the application has been completed, MIW staff will review the submission. Once the application is reviewed, the candidate will then be contacted to better assess the individuals interest in our program.

Assessment

As a prerequisite, all selected candidates must complete an assessment test and an interview, prior to acceptance into the Merrill Institute of Welding. To complete the assessment, the candidate must report in person to the Merrill Fabricators facility in Alma, Michigan. Testing will be completed in two to four hours depending on the candidate.

The assessment test was designed to rate core competencies such as:

• Comprehension
• Basic mathematics and reasoning
• Skills essential to make you successful in the class

After the assessment test is completed, the student is interviewed by the instructor, as well as, additional MIW staff.

Candidate Selection

Upon successful completion of application, assessment and interview, the MIW staff will begin the selection process and choose candidates that are adequately qualified for the class. Students accepted into the program will then be contacted. Those not selected shall be notified in writing and should reapply when enrollment for new classes begin.