There are numerous career opportunities for people who have been properly trained in the art of TIG welding. But first, what is TIG welding? The “TIG” is short for tungsten inert gas, and it is a welding technique that uses a tungsten electrode that is non-consumable to produce the welding effect. Learning how to TIG […]
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4 Ways to Get Ahead in Your Welding Career
If you are already working as a welder, or considering a change in career, you may be wondering how you can establish yourself in the business. After all, almost everyone wants the opportunity to advance to higher levels of responsibility and pay at some point in their career. There are many opportunities for promotions and […]
Read MoreTulsa Welding School Announces the Winners of the 2014 Annual World Of Welding Van Competition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 6/25/2014 Tulsa Welding School (TWS) is pleased to announce this year’s winners of the annual World of Welding (WOW) Van competition. TWS and Lincoln Electric are committed partners to promote welding education and career opportunities in high schools across the country. The WOW Van is equipped with a Lincoln Electric VRTEX […]
Read MoreWelders vs. Pipefitters: Career Profiles
Welders and pipefitters are often grouped into the same career category, but they are two distinct careers with some overlapping skills and many more disparate ones. They often work in the same industry, and even on the same projects. However, they perform unique roles and within projects, and individuals considering careers in the skilled trades […]
Read MoreOil Boom Increases Demand for Pipe Welders & Pipefitters
As new energy resources are being discovered and tapped into across the country, more jobs are in the pipeline for American workers in the skilled trades. Industry leaders in oil and gas are expecting major market and job growth through 2014. Oil and natural gas extraction is a huge production, entailing facilities construction, road construction, […]
Read MoreInfographic: Welding Fun Facts & Statistics to Make You Switch Your Career
Welding is an ancient practice that has almost literally shaped our society. More than 50% of US products require the work of welders across a swath of industries. From skyscraper construction to electronics manufacturing, America relies on welder expertise to improve the quality of life for its citizens. This infographic illustrates a few of the […]
Read MoreStart Out Right: Enter a Pipefitting Training Program
The work of people in the skilled trades is responsible for the infrastructure of many cities and nations around the world. Without the creation and advancement of structures, buildings, heating and cooling systems, running indoor plumbing, and other achievements, society would not have evolved to the reach and comfort that it has established. Many industries […]
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