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What It Takes to Work as a Pipefitter in Texas

Licensing laws for pipefitters vary from state to state. While Texas does not require pipefitters to obtain a license, those who also handle plumbing jobs will need official licensing in order to legally work in the state. In addition, there are specific study requirements for those who want to […]

The Benefits of Welding School Over Community College

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 […]

The Helium Shortage and Welding

Helium is widely used as a welding shielding gas because it has good thermal conductivity, delivers broader and shallower application penetration pattern during the welding […]

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 […]

AWS 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 […]

Welding 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 […]

Undecided Major? Consider Trade School

Is college for you? If you’re uncertain college is for you, or if you’re dreading the thought of four more years of school, maybe you […]

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