Welding

In the coming years, the United States will see a significant number of skilled welders reach retirement age, leaving many industries in need of highly trained professionals to replace them. The United States will need 400,000 welders to fill jobs by 2025, according to the American Welding Society.1 This means opportunities for newly trained welders […]

In December 2014, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) issued a news release projecting a continuation of the “brisk industry recovery” that was experienced in 2014. The growth is expected to continue at least until the end of 2015. The largest growths will be in spending for power, particularly in non-residential construction like natural-gas pipelines and industrial […]

Prior to World War II, women in American society typically held the traditional roles of homemaker, housewife and stay-at-home mother. That changed entirely during the Second World War, due to the shortage of male workers in metal factories across the country. Men who had previously held jobs as welders, steel cutters, and riveters were drafted […]

Those who are looking for good pay and a job in the welding and construction industries will find that the Sunshine State is a great place to look to make a living. According to the South Florida Business Journal, construction jobs in Southern Florida alone are up by well over 50%. The residential construction job […]

Becoming a certified welder increases your chances of landing a job offer from a top employer. However, first you must take—and pass—the welding certification examination. This test measures your knowledge of welding theory and your mastery of hands-on practical skills in your welding specialty. While nothing replaces diligent study for this exam, there are some […]

Have you already turned welding into a fun and productive hobby? Many men and women learned to weld at home in order to build furniture, perform small repairs, and even produce works of art. As a matter of fact, this trade has been a crucial element of societies around the world for thousands of years. […]

Planes, trains and automobiles are all put together by welders. Welders are responsible for erecting bridges and buildings, as well as connecting water, oil and gas pipelines. Welding plays an essential role in numerous industries, from construction to energy extraction to transportation. Graduates from a professional welding training program have a multitude of career options […]