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Staff Connections - Meet David Pruitt

David, from Quitman, Texas, is the academic dean at Tulsa Welding School. Dean Pruitt joined TWS just two months ago, but he has years of experience in adult education. Thanks for your time, David. Tell us a little about your background. I’m a […]

Construction Jobs Booming in Orlando, Florida

The Orlando construction industry has been booming for a few years now. For example, in 2016, Orlando saw a 40-percent growth in single-family housing construction […]

Graduate Connections - Meet Tim Higley

Tim, 38, was born and raised in Jacksonville, but spent some time in Annapolis, MD, and Washington State. Tim graduated from the Electrical-Mechanical Technologies (EMT) […]

Career Comparison: Plumber Versus Pipefitter

What do plumbers and pipefitters have in common? Pipes! Both careers have these tradespeople installing, inspecting and repairing piping systems. The scale of the work […]

Major Construction Projects in Texas Mean Job Opportunities for Welders

Texas is the state that employs the most welders in the U.S[1] If you’re completing your welding specialist training program in Houston, you’re probably already […]

Staff Connections - Meet Dasha King

Dasha King of Louisiana is a student advisor at the Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center in Houston, Texas. Dasha joined the Student Services team […]

Staff Connections - Meet Kelly Calloway

Kelly is a senior admissions representative at the Tulsa Welding School, Jacksonville campus. Kelly joined Tulsa Welding School in November 2015. Thanks for your time, […]

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