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What Are the Best Blue-Collar Careers in 2021?

Analysts anticipate 2.4 million manufacturing jobs in the U.S. to go unfilled over the next 8 years, negatively impacting the country’s economy to the tune of $454 billion.1 This could mean blue-collar job opportunities in this sector. And manufacturing likely won’t be the […]

Faculty Connections - Meet Tim Weatherford

Tim, 37, from Mena, Arkansas, is a senior welding instructor at Tulsa Welding School, and he also teaches pipefitting. Tim has been with Tulsa Welding […]

Graduate Connections - Meet Hunter Morgan

Hunter, 23, from Muskogee, OK, graduated the Professional Welder program at Tulsa Welding School in March 2021. Thanks for your time, Hunter. What did you […]

Is Welding a Good Career for the Future?

With uncertainty and unpredictability dominating discussions about the U.S. economy, many workers may be concerned about the security of their positions.1 Whether you’re currently in […]

4 Common Pipefitter Cutting Tools

Pipefitters are skilled trades workers who specialize in installing and maintaining pipe systems, usually in industrial or commercial settings.1 Part of a pipefitter’s job is […]

The Future of Metal Fabrication

Metal fabrication can be an essential part of our economy.1 Fabricated metals are nearly everywhere in society: from the pots and pans we use to […]

5 Careers in TIG Welding

TIG stands for tungsten inert gas, and the welding process is often simply called TIG welding. It is one of the most versatile and popular […]

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