While community colleges offer welding programs, there are several very good reasons why choosing one at a vocational welding school is the better option. Here are some of the advantages of going to a good welding school. Less Study Time Community colleges generally offer two-year programs that can lead to associate degrees, diplomas and certificates […]
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Current Job Outlook for Welding School Grads
Despite the slowly recovering economy, unemployment and underemployment remain very common problems. Some people will start to consider what the employment outlook is for certain careers. Thankfully, the current job outlook for those graduating from a good welding program is promising. Welders The median annual wage for a welder currently stands at $40,040; however, experience, field of […]
Read MoreAWS Certification
The American Welding Society (AWS) offers a fairly extensive selection of professional certifications, including their valuable Certified Welder program. If you’re interested in a career within the welding industry, an AWS certification is an excellent way to prove the knowledge that you have gained through vocational training at an accredited welding school. The Certified Welder program […]
Read MoreWelding Jobs Not in the Oil Industry
As oil and gas companies have laid off 75,000 workers (and counting) in early 2015, it is not surprising that many welders who have worked in the energy sector have either found themselves out of a job or are worried that they are next in line to be laid off. However, there are many welding jobs not […]
Read MoreWelding Can Lead to Security and Success
Training for a career in a skilled trade like welding can lead to a security and success. Demand is high for skilled welders, and there are plenty of opportunities for upward mobility in this field. Men and women from all backgrounds have prospered while fulfilling their passion for fusing metals. Learn about a few different scenarios […]
Read MoreWorking as a Welder in Texas
Are you looking to start your career or change it? Willing to relocate? You may want to consider working as a welder in Texas. Below you’ll find a breakdown of the welding credentials needed in Texas. While the state has only very few mandatory requirements, additional licenses and certifications may further enhance your employment opportunities. […]
Read MoreNotable Figures in Welding
The art of welding has been around for thousands of years. Welded artifacts from the Bronze Age and the Iron Age are on display at various museums and it is clear that welders from all ages and walks of life have contributed to welding and helped make it the craft that it is today. However, there […]
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