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What You’ll Learn in TIG Welding School

Want to learn TIG welding? While you can learn on your own, attending a TIG welding school to learn proper technique and safety protocols is key. Tulsa Welding School (TWS) offers Professional Welding program or Welding Specialist with Pipefitting program that teaches TIG, […]

More Tradeswomen = More Skilled Workers

The skilled trades are facing a worker shortage, with employers struggling to fill positions in welding, electrical work, and HVAC. As experienced pros retire and […]

Lineman School: What to Expect

Electrical linemen keep the power grid running. They install, maintain and repair power lines so electricity is delivered safely and reliably to communities. This is […]

Women In Skilled Trades: Why It's A Smart Career Move

Traditionally, skilled trades like welding, electrical work, and HVAC have been male-dominated, but that trend is changing. More women are entering the skilled trades, discovering […]

A Guide to Arc Welding Preparation and Safety

Arc welding uses an electric arc to melt and join metals and is one of the most common welding techniques used in construction, manufacturing, and […]

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Working on Overhead vs. Underground Electrical Systems

If you want to become an electrical lineworker, you want to know the differences between working on overhead and underground electrical systems. The good news […]

Utility Pole Climbing: Equipment & Safety Guide

Utility pole climbing is one of the most physically demanding and safety-sensitive skills an electrical lineworker learns. Working at heights of 30 feet or more, […]

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