Securing the funds to get started on your welding career journey can be a challenge. At Earlbeck Technical Center we want you to succeed not struggle, so we do our best to keep costs low for our students and are committed to sharing any opportunity we come across to score funds that can be used for our welder training classes!
Focusing on apprenticeship programs and trade schools instead of university programs, the mikeroweWORKS Foundation aims to give hardworking individuals the leg up they need to advance in their career journey. Great news is that welder training through Earlbeck is an approved program for the mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship! This year they have expanded their application window, awarding scholarships four times a year, based on when your application is submitted. Giving you the chance to apply when you're ready and when funding matters most. 
These scholarship funds are for tuition, books, and/or tool costs for your course load, so awards can vary and they will ask for you to submit a tuition bill or cost statement from your school. Review the eligibility criteria and award timeline below for more information, or visit the mikeroweWORKS website.
In order to be eligible to apply you must:
Awards are given out four times a year, based on when you submit your application:
NOTE: Former recipients may reapply for a second round of funding, granted they disclose that they were a previous recipient, provide a reason for applying, and still meet the above eligibility requirements. 
This year, you can apply for a scholarship any time between February 23, 2026 until October 31, 2026.
YOU'LL HAVE TO:
Your application will be reviewed based on a rubric, taking into account your chosen program and school, the strength of your references, your video content, your short response answers, your financial need, and most importantly: your ability to demonstrate a solid work ethic. They will also consider the completeness of your application, so be sure to double check everything before you submit! Your Future in Manufacturing Starts Here!
For more information on how Earlbeck's Technical Center can help you prepare for a successful career in manufacturing, download our welding career guide. Let's build your future together! 
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Baltimore, MDWelding Supply & Gas Showroom
Welder Training & Testing Center (through AACC and CCBC) 8204 Pulaski Hwy Baltimore, MD 21237 Hours: Mon- Fri 7:30 AM - 5PM Phone: (410) 687-8400 Fax: (410) 687-1394 AACC Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled TradesWelder Training & Testing Center at AACC Campus
101 College Parkway Arnold, MD 21012 Phone: (410) 687-8400 |
Beltsville, MDWelding Supply & Gas Showroom
10792 Tucker St Beltsville, MD 20705 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM - 4:30PM Phone: (301) 937-8884 Fax: (301) 937-1811 York, PAWelding Supply & Gas Showroom
Welder Training & Testing Center through Johnson College 95 Aberdeen Rd York, PA 17406 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM - 4:30PM Phone: (717) 916-6611 Fax: (717) 764-1281 |
Scranton, PAWelding Supply & Gas Showroom
4961 Birney Ave Scranton, PA 18507 Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM - 5:00PM Phone: (570) 457-8954 Welder Training & Testing Center at Johnson College Campus
3427 N Main Ave Scranton, PA 18508 Phone: (410) 687-8400 |
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*Training Compliance Notice
Pennsylvania:
All welding courses offered in Pennsylvania are Johnson College Continuing Education programs delivered at Earlbeck’s York, PA facility under Johnson College’s licensure and academic oversight. Johnson College manages registration, tuition, refunds, and student records for Pennsylvania programs.
Maryland:
In Maryland, welding classes are offered to the public through Earlbeck’s instructional partnerships with Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) and Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). These programs are administered through the respective colleges, which oversee enrollment, academic standards, and student records.
Intermediate and Advanced welding classes offered through our college partnerships include certification testing as part of the course. Students must pass all required tests in accordance with AWS and ASME code standards to earn welder certification.
Pennsylvania:
All welding courses offered in Pennsylvania are Johnson College Continuing Education programs delivered at Earlbeck’s York, PA facility under Johnson College’s licensure and academic oversight. Johnson College manages registration, tuition, refunds, and student records for Pennsylvania programs.
Maryland:
In Maryland, welding classes are offered to the public through Earlbeck’s instructional partnerships with Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) and Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). These programs are administered through the respective colleges, which oversee enrollment, academic standards, and student records.
Intermediate and Advanced welding classes offered through our college partnerships include certification testing as part of the course. Students must pass all required tests in accordance with AWS and ASME code standards to earn welder certification.
