>>6669834Check a factory in the area, they might be willing to train you in for welding.
An art studio may have a welder you can rent too.
I didn't go to school for welding I got all on the job training and now I don't need a degree because most places don't care about paper only in what you can actually do. You are often going to be put into a weld test as proof.
Learn to read welding prints.
Also you will start on fire just be prepared for that.