To be the customer’s first choice for experiential, project focused, skill based training for all phases of manufacturing.

Provide individuals and organizations within the manufacturing industry experiential, project focused training where graduates will be capable of demonstrating the skills, knowledge and attributes necessary for certification and employment.

• Small class sizes
• Programs that meet individual and business needs
• Help setting goals…and meeting them
• Opportunities and established connections
• Widely recognized certifications
• Job placement assistance

We’re dedicated to your success — from day one throughout your entire career. Our “failure is not an option” philosophy means that we not only provide you with tools, resources and knowledge, but that our instructors will work with you if you need additional hands-on coaching. And that philosophy doesn’t end after you leave the classroom. It will follow you through graduation and into your future.

We are committed to ensuring that every student successfully completes and graduates our program — and we want to see you established in a career:

• We assist students with resume and cover letter writing for a professional, polished end result
• Students participate in mock job interviews to help them put their best foot forward
• Merrill Institute holds a Reverse Career Fair where students have the opportunity to showcase their best work to potential employers, who visit each student, share information about their companies and even hold initial interviews on-the-spot
• Our instructors offer job placement guidance

Integrity: Perform in a trustworthy, ethical manner consistent in thought and action, always considering the impact and consequences of decisions and actions. Quality: Operate with an accurate level of information to implement best practices in line with business standards, requirements and demands. Deliver on our promise of a superior experience. Safety: Operate safely utilizing PPE, assessing and mitigating risks and hazards, while providing a learning environment focused on preventing incidents and injuries. Respect: Treat every person and interaction with dignity and consideration; embrace the worth and diversity of others; respect thoughts and opinions of others. Teamwork: Continually build and maintain strong relationships by partnering with coworkers, students, and clients. Maintain positive communication while offering experiences, ideas, and solutions. Continuous Improvement: Function daily as a learning organization committed to providing high impact, innovative, and creative solutions to our business partners, students, and our each other. Seek out innovative ways to improve processes, tools and technology.

“What a fantastic program you offer! Andy accepted a position with Burch Tanks yesterday. Thanks to your program he received the right training and exposure to prospective employers. Well done!”
- Diane

“I would like to thank you for all of your positive, professional and warm interaction with myself and my son. For many reasons, YOUR institute can take him and springboard him to something greater than he has ever seen for himself. I think it is a great fit for him. Not that it will be easy, but that he sees something for himself at Merrill Institute. You have been a part of that and I thank you.”
- Lea

“We hired one of your students and he has done a great job; you can tell he is very knowledgeable in all types of welding. Your institute did a great job getting him prepared for the real world work environment.”
- C&S Steel

“We were lucky enough to have two of our employees selected as Merrill welding students. The training and skill they learned in 12 weeks was astounding. Not only did Merrill give them the foundation to become great welders, it also taught them valuable personal skills to increase their employability. Enrolling them was a worthy investment for our company. I can add that we have current plans to enroll another employee in the coming year.”
- K&W Tool and Machine Inc.

“Achieving AWS Certification through the Merrill Institute has helped us better serve our customers. Plus, we enrolled one of our younger, less experienced employees for a 12 week course. After completion and certification, he has not only been able to make himself more valuable to us, but he’s helped us meet the needs of our customers. We look forward to a continued business relationship with the Merrill Institute.”
- Granco Clark, Inc.