Blog

Graduate Connections - Meet Zach Gage

Zach, 31, from Texas, graduated from the Welding Specialist program at Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center in Houston in March 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Thanks for sharing your story Zach; what did you do before coming to welding […]

What Are the Different Welding Positions?

The American Welding Society identifies four primary welding positions:1 Flat position Horizontal position Vertical position Overhead position1 What is a welding position? Why are there […]

6 Setup Tips for Better Stick Welds

What’s the most common type of arc welding? Shielded metal arc welding, also known as “SMAW” and “stick welding.”1,2 The widespread use of stick welding […]

The History of Welding Helmets

In welding classes, you typically have tools and safety gear you rely on daily. Among them is the welding helmet, a piece of equipment many […]

Do You Have to Be Strong to Be a Welder?

Welders are skilled trades workers who shape and join pieces of metal, like steel and aluminum, using heated torches or lasers. Welding is a skill […]

Graduate Connections - Meet Stephanie Ceballos

Stephanie, 27, from Long Island, NY, graduated from the Professional Welder program at Tulsa Welding School in Jacksonville in January 2020. Thanks for sharing your […]

Do You Need a GED for Welding School?

Earning a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is often a prerequisite for getting into trade school, including welding school.1 For example, the […]

Ready to Move Forward?

All it takes to move forward is making that first step. Whether you need more information, schedule a tour or want to speak to someone, we’re with you every step of the way.

Request Info Schedule a Tour (855) 232-0586