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What Is Technical Training? Career Prep Alternatives to College

The skilled labor shortage, the middle-skill gap and new-collar jobs—what do all these have in common?[1] They deviate from the notion that college is the only path to a good career. America’s labor market is evolving rapidly. Companies need workers with the right […]

Career Trend: Upskilling after Basic Welding Training

“Upskilling” is the new favorite catchphrase of reporters and journalists, often making news headlines alongside coverage of the skilled labor shortage. Why? One reason for […]

What Is Radiographic Testing in Welding?

Did you know welding is the most common way to permanently fuse metal parts? That’s right. This age-old craft is employed in more than half […]

Could Generation Z Help Solve the Skilled Trades Shortage?

Today, Baby Boomers make up a large proportion of our nation’s skilled trades workers, and they’re either retiring or plan to soon. This wouldn’t be […]

Climbing the Career Ladder: Advancement Options in Welding

Are you thinking about becoming a welder? With the nation facing a skilled trades shortage, there will likely be plenty of jobs for metal joiners […]

Employer Connections - Trident Process Systems

To give you insight into the kinds of companies that recruit TWS graduates, we spoke with Morgen Beams, Quality Manager with Trident Process Systems in […]

5 Tips for a Successful Career Change into a Skilled Trade

Wish your work was more meaningful? Feel like your skills could be put to a better use than in your current job? Always had bigger […]

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