Welding Programs That Work.
Joe L. Brown Jr. helps schools, workforce programs, and re-entry organizations build welding curricula, train instructors, and launch programs that put people in careers.
NCCER Certified Ironworker
10+ Years Welding Instruction
Curriculum Developer
Mobile Training Unit
Meet Joe L. Brown, Jr.
Joe is a certified NCCER Ironworker, welding instructor, and fabrication program consultant with over 10 years building hands-on programs that produce job-ready welders. He works directly with schools, workforce agencies, and re-entry programs to build curricula, train instructors, and get programs running fast.
Consulting Services
Welding Program Development
Build a welding program from the ground up — curriculum, equipment lists, instructor training, and compliance documentation.
Curriculum Design
Standards-aligned welding curricula built for your student population, program length, and certification goals.
Instructor Training
Hands-on coaching for new and experienced welding instructors on technique, classroom management, and safety protocols.
Grant Writing Support
Guidance on welding program grant applications, budget justification, and documentation that funding agencies expect.
Equipment & Facility Planning
Practical recommendations on welding equipment, booth layout, ventilation, and safety setup for new and existing shops.
Re-Entry Program Consulting
Specialized support for workforce re-entry programs that use welding as a pathway to stable employment.
Featured Program
The FWP — Fabrication Welding Program
FWP is a complete hands-on training model built for schools, workforce programs, and re-entry organizations. It goes beyond welding technique — covering fabrication skills, safety culture, career development, entrepreneurship, and personal mentorship all in one structured program.
If your organization is ready to build a real pathway into the skilled trades, FWP is where that starts.
20+ Years
In the Trade
84K Subscribers
on YouTube
4,300+ Videos
Published
6 States Served
and Counting
The Mobile Training Trailer
A fully equipped mobile welding unit that brings hands-on training directly to schools, job sites, and community programs — no facility required.
Ready to Build a Program That Lasts?
Let’s talk about what your school, organization, or workforce program needs. Joe works with a limited number of clients at a time to make sure every engagement gets real attention.