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Is Welding School or an Apprenticeship the Faster Career Path?

Every search comparing welding school or an apprenticeship turns up a different timeline, because “faster” is quietly answering two separate questions. One measures how quickly you earn a credential, and the other measures how quickly you start getting paid. This guide separates the […]

How to Switch Careers Into the Trades While Working Full Time in Texas

If you’re working a job that isn’t working anymore, the thought of going back to school can feel like it requires quitting first. For most […]

Why More Young People in Texas Are Skipping College for Welding and Electrical Careers

For the past 15 years, a smaller share of Texas high school graduates has gone straight to a four-year college with each passing year. In […]

Who Hires New HVAC Graduates in the Houston Area Right Out of School

Houston is one of the strongest markets in the country for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technician jobs. The U.S. Department of Labor reports […]

Refrigeration School, Inc. to Become Tulsa Welding School in Arizona, Honoring More Than 60 Years of Excellence

Name Change Reflects Campus Expansion, Unified National Brand and Continued Commitment to Arizona’s Skilled Trades Workforce. PHOENIX, Ariz. (July 6, 2026) — Tulsa Welding School, a leading provider of specialized career […]

Gulf Coast Welding Careers and What It Takes to Get Started at TWS

Oil refineries, petrochemical plants, shipyards, and pipeline contractors stretch from Houston across the Texas coast and into Louisiana, and all of them run on skilled […]

Graduate Connections - Meet Ti’era Ervin

Ti’era, 33, was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She completed the seven-month Electrical Applications program at Tulsa Welding School in Jacksonville in March 2026. […]

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