About | Industrial Training & Testing Institute

Our Mission

The Industrial Training & Testing Institute was founded in 1992 by Chester Turner, President and CEO, to give Philadelphia-area welders serious, hands-on industrial training. Today ITTI is Philadelphia’s oldest and largest minority-owned and operated welding school.

We teach beginners and experienced professionals side by side, and we hold every student to the same standard: work that passes inspection. Students are trained by a Master Welder with more than 40 years of experience in the industry.

Our goal is to close the gap between raw potential and certified skill. Graduates leave ready to work in demanding industrial settings.

Our training is not expensive — it’s priceless.

Why Train at ITTI

Hands-on from day one. You learn in the booth, not just the classroom.
Taught by a Master Welder. More than 40 years of industry experience in every lesson.
Funding accepted. Approved provider for PA CareerLink, TAA, OVR and VA training funds.
Every level welcome. We train first-time students and experienced welders alike.
Training for employers. Customized programs for companies and their crews.

Areas We Serve

Our Philadelphia facility serves students and employers throughout the region:

Philadelphia
Camden
Chester
Montgomery County
Delaware County

Certified & Approved

Certifications

Certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Philadelphia Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
U.S. Small Business Administration
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Registered with SAM.gov

Approved Training Provider

PA CareerLink (Individual Training Accounts)
Philadelphia Works
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
NJ Training Systems One Stop Program