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The State of Skilled Trades in Florida: 2019-2020 Update

Construction firms across the U.S. report struggling to find skilled tradespeople, and the situation is especially dire in Florida.[1][2] The problem even has a name, the skilled trades shortage. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering training to become a welder, […]

Graduate Connections - Meet John Black

John, 49, graduated from the Professional Welder program at Tulsa Welding School in September 2008. John is now a CWI and does 3rd party inspections […]

What Is Technical Training? Career Prep Alternatives to College

The skilled labor shortage, the middle-skill gap and new-collar jobs—what do all these have in common?[1] They deviate from the notion that college is the […]

Career Trend: Upskilling after Basic Welding Training

“Upskilling” is the new favorite catchphrase of reporters and journalists, often making news headlines alongside coverage of the skilled labor shortage. Why? One reason for […]

What Is Radiographic Testing in Welding?

Did you know welding is the most common way to permanently fuse metal parts? That’s right. This age-old craft is employed in more than half […]

Could Generation Z Help Solve the Skilled Trades Shortage?

Today, Baby Boomers make up a large proportion of our nation’s skilled trades workers, and they’re either retiring or plan to soon. This wouldn’t be […]

Climbing the Career Ladder: Advancement Options in Welding

Are you thinking about becoming a welder? With the nation facing a skilled trades shortage, there will likely be plenty of jobs for metal joiners […]

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