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Graduate Connections - Meet Keenai Dragune

Keenai, 29, is from Springfield, Ohio. He completed the Welding & Pipefitting training program at Tulsa Welding School in Jacksonville in May 2025. Thanks for your time, Keenai. What did you do before enrolling at TWS? I was in the United States Marine […]

Commercial vs. Residential HVAC: What Students Need to Know Before Choosing a Career Path

Commercial and residential HVAC work share the same core principles, yet the environments, equipment, and day-to-day demands differ in noticeable ways. Commercial technicians maintain systems […]

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Storm Season Prep: Electrical Lineworker Safety Habits You’ll Develop in Training

When severe weather hits, electrical lineworkers are the ones who keep the power on and communities connected. High winds, heavy rain, and downed power lines […]

Why Refinery Cycles Matter for Welding Students

Refineries run on tight schedules, and when they pause for maintenance, the welding industry surges with opportunity. These planned maintenance periods happen every few years […]

Tulsa World Votes Tulsa Welding School as 'Best in the World' for Vocational Education

Tulsa Welding School (TWS) was recently voted “Best in the World” for vocational education by the readers of the Tulsa World. This recognition reflects the […]

Texas HVAC in Volatile Climates: How Extreme Weather Drives Need

Texas weather can swing from blistering heat waves to surprising winter storms, and these swings in weather create constant need for HVAC services. Technicians need […]

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How TWS Houston Prepares You for Texas Industrial Jobs

Texas is buzzing with opportunities in the industrial job market. In 2024, the state hit a record high of 15.85 million people in the civilian […]

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