2026 RSI National Welding Competition
High School Seniors: Your Hands. Your Trade. Your Future.
Put Your Skills to the Test in Electrical, HVAC, and Welding
RSI is looking for high school seniors ready to build a professional foundation in Electrical, HVAC, and Welding. Every year, Tulsa Welding School invites seniors to take the first step toward a career in skilled trades.
The skilled trades competition is open to all High School Seniors graduating in the current academic year.
Everyone who registers and participates in any of the hands-on workshops and the technical competitions, will receive a $500 scholarship toward any training program at RSI!
The top prizes will only go to first place and second place. Check out what you could win:
- First place: Full Tuition Scholarship to RSI
- Second place: Partial Tuition Scholarship to RSI
This year, the national welding competition will be hosted by our sister school, Tulsa Welding School, and will be held at 2 of their campus locations across the country at 2 different dates:
Eastern Competition (TWS – Jacksonville, FL Campus)
Registration Deadline &
Competition Date: April 11, 2026
Location:
3500 Southside Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Phone:
(877) 935-3529
Register:
Western Competition (TWSTC – Houston, TX Campus)
Registration Deadline &
Competition Date: April 18, 2026
Location:
243A Greens Rd.
Houston, TX 77060
Phone:
(281) 975-0444
Register:
Choose Your Path: 2026 Competition Categories
This year, we are expanding the event to include technical competitions in HVAC, Electrical, and Welding: expanding the experience beyond competition heats to include hands-on workshops and digital simulations that explore the foundational concepts powering our world.
- HVAC & Refrigeration: Move through three timed rounds, progressing from simple AC wiring to a full Heating and Cooling circuit.
- Electrical Applications: Complete stations including Residential Wiring (switches and lights), Conduit Bending, and Troubleshooting.
- Welding Proficiency: Execute specific welds using industry-standard equipment under the guidance of expert judges.
- Miller VR Experience: Are you new to the trades? In addition to our hands-on workshops and traditional competition heats, every attendee has the opportunity to experience the Miller VR station. This allows you to practice the basic mechanics of welding in a safe, digital environment, providing instant feedback on your technique.
Secure Your Spot: There is a non-refundable $20 registration fee to register for the competition online, which you can pay for with a credit card.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
RSI offers various scholarship opportunities and financial aid options. Learn more about ways to lower the out-of-pocket cost of your education.
