The challenges presented by working on different projects can be rewarding for many. There are several avenues open to those who seek increased job variety, more responsibility and higher earnings. Advanced welding career paths in engineering, inspection or robotics typically require additional education and credentials. A welding degree or certification is usually the starting point […]
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Benefits of an Associate’s Degree in Welding Occupational Studies
When it comes to welding, like most any career path, one can find serious fulfillment or just a job. A lot depends on how much homework and planning a person puts into the career to make it produce a life that the person wants. A Tulsa Welding School degree can be very helpful in that […]
Read MoreThe State of Construction and Welding in: Alaska
Alaska has been seeing a bit of a rise in construction. According to the Associated General Contractors of Alaska, over $9 billion new dollars have been added to the state’s building industry in 2014, up from the previous year by 18 percent. Not surprisingly, most of the growth has come from the petroleum, gas harvesting and […]
Read MoreAdvanced Welding Techniques
There are numerous types of advanced welding, all of which require training, practice, learned techniques, and knowledge. Some advanced techniques have been used for centuries, such as glass welding, and some advanced welding techniques have only gained popularity in the past several decades, such as laser beam welding, which found its footing with the creation […]
Read MoreThe State of Construction and Welding in: Texas
Any aspiring welder or construction worker seeking a great place to get started would do well to consider Texas. The Lone Star State offers many attractions for skilled laborers and skilled laborers-to-be, from promising chances of employment and strong starting salaries/wages to opportunities for comprehensive career training in specialized fields. A Wealth of Opportunities True […]
Read MoreWomen in STEM Vocational Paths
From the days of WWII, when women flocked to ship yards and helped to build the warships that helped the U.S. to defeat Germany, Japan and Italy, up to the present day, women have proven successful in areas such as welding and pipefitting. They are also capable of working in the shipbuilding and HVAC fields. Yet […]
Read MoreWhat Certifications and Licenses Do Welders Need?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)1, welders are needed in all types of industries. In the next few years, welders will be needed to shore up the aging infrastructure across the country, work on oil and gas pipelines, as well as build new energy extraction facilities, among others. Although few companies may hire […]
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