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Graduate Connections - Meet Tysen Benally

Tysen, from Crownpoint, New Mexico, is 21 years old. He graduated from the seven-month Professional Welder program at Tulsa Welding School in April 2017, and he now helps build submarines and aircraft carriers for the U.S. Navy. What did you do before enrolling […]

What Are Welding Discontinuities?

Every product that is welded has to meet the codes and standards for strength, quality and reliability. So why do some welds fail? The truth […]

A Guide to the Skilled Trades Shortage in 2018: How We Got Here and How We Can Start to Fix It

America’s skilled trades shortage has been making news headlines, and for good reason: Welders, electricians and other skilled workers are hard to find.[1] Employers in […]

Graduate Connections - Meet Mark Maddox

Mark, from Sulphur Springs, Texas, is 21 years old. He graduated from the Welding Specialist with Pipefitting program at Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center […]

What Are the Licensing Requirements in the Top States for Electricians?

Post updated: October, 26, 2021 The top 5 states for electrician employment were California, Texas, New York, Florida and Ohio in 2020, according to the […]

Staff Connections - Meet Laurence Sena

Laurence Sena is the Director of High School Admissions at the Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center in Houston, TX. Laurence has been with Tulsa […]

How Do You Become an HVAC Technician?

HVAC could be a promising career for those who don’t want to spend at least four years at a college or work an office from […]

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