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Graduate Connections - Meet Ashley Walker

Ashley, 27, from Colorado, graduated from the Welding Specialist program at Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center in Houston in May 2019. Ashley moved to Houston in May 2017 when she decided she needed to change her career path. Thanks for your time, […]

Graduate Connections - Meet Latisha Nichols

Latisha, a 24-year-old single mom from Eufaula, Oklahoma, graduated from the Professional Welder program at Tulsa Welding School in July 2019. Thanks for sharing your […]

Graduate Connections - Meet Travis Davis

Travis, 31, born and raised in Houston, Texas, graduated from the Welding Specialist program at Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center in Houston in July […]

Employer Connections - Marmen Inc.

To give you insight into the companies that recruit TWS graduates, we spoke with Leah R. Jaeger, Human Resources Generalist, with Marmen Inc. in Brandon, […]

What Is a Trade Job?

A trade job is any occupation typically requiring specialized skills learned through advanced training, rather than a 4-year college or university. Common types of career […]

The State of Skilled Trades in Texas: 2019-2020 Construction Industry Update

Where might welders, pipefitters, electricians and other skilled tradespeople have some of the best job opportunities in the country right now? The Lone Star State, […]

Graduate Connections - Meet Melanie Oudthorne

Melanie, age 29, from Arkansas, graduated from the Professional Welder program at Tulsa Welding School in July 2019. Thanks for sharing your story, Melanie. Tell […]

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