Philosophy & History

Modern Welding School is a private trade school at 1842 State Street,
Schenectady, New York. The school was founded in 1936 by the late
Charles R. Richter for the purpose of providing a faster and
more efficient way of teaching welding.

In 1961, the school was sold to the two welding instructors at the time.
During their tenure of ownership they trained hundreds of students
in the trade of welding.

In 1981, the school was sold to the present owner, Modern Welding School, Inc. Over the years the school has added more programs to keep up with the ever changing field; and in December of 1995 the school was moved
to it's present location of 1842 State Street, Schenectady, New York.

Mission Statement

The mission of Modern Welding School is to train highly-skilled welders in a state- of-the-art facility where both student and staff remain motivated to excel in the education process to meet the changing needs of the welding industry.

Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Licenced by the New York State Education Department. Approved by the N.Y.S. Division of Veterans Affairs for Training of Veterans Institutional Membership in the American Welding Society.