The Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio (Welding Engineering)
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI (Welding Engineering Technology)
Le Tourneau University, Longview, Texas (Engineering or Engineering Tech. w/ focus on welding)
Also, there are many small community colleges that offer Associate's degrees in Welding Technology.
Welding training in Charleston, SC
Some welding schools are located in the Midwest. For instance, you will want to consider Heald College, a technical training institute located in California.
There does not seem to be any welding school in Monroe, Michigan. However, http://www.mechanic-school-directory.com/schools-all-listings/Welding-Schools/Michigan/MI/14.php gives a listing of many welding schools in Michigan.
University of Alaska at Anchorage, is considered one of the top schools for welding technology in the United States. Another excellent choice is Utah State University in Logan.
The American Welding Society has a list of schools at www.aws.org.
These are some welding trade schools near Oak Park, Illinois: COYNE COLLEGE, EVEREST COLLEGE , LINCOLN COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY , VATTEROTT COLLEGE , ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE and ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE .
You will find great information on welding schools at www.weldingschools.com.
You will need some practical work to get a full welding eductaion,however there many online schools that will help you achieve the theory part of the eductaion.
Any technical college will offer some type of welding education. Alabama Southern Community College is just one example. You can use google maps to find a welding program near you.
I do not know if there is any welding schools that take a month. Look into your local community college and technical school
Welding is a vocational career track that many people choose. If you have already decided upon a welding career then welding training school will provide you with the necessary academic and practical training. Many technology institutes also provide some career placement assistance.
The best Welding School is University of Alaska in Anchorage Alaska. This campus features many communities on campus. If you don't want to travel all the way to Alaska then the second best one for welding is Utah State University in Logan, Utah.