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More High School Grads Skipping College

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- High school graduates in Florida are increasingly skipping college. That's according to a recent report from the state Department of Education. Researchers found about 35 percent of Florida's 2009 graduates had no plans to a... more
Kentucky Welding Programs

Kentucky Welding Programs Great Way to Prepare for Green Jobs Green Energy Popping up Across the Country Whether or not green energy will be the future of energy in the United States remains to be seen. Yet, the one thing that is becoming clear is th... more
Interested in Learning Welding

Interested in Learning Welding? Here’s the Outlook for Welders In the current economy the job market is dark for many American workers. Industries are failing and companies are downsizing. However, welders appear to be faring better. According t... more
Welders Important Role in Olympics

Vocational Welders Play an Important Role in Olympics Welding is a versatile skill that is usually used to build practical things, but it is also a great medium to combine both form and function. This ability to meld beauty with usefulness has made wel... more
People Interested in Welding

People Becoming More Interested in Learning Welding Across the south, including states like Kansas and Kentucky, welding has become a source of fascination for many learners of all ages. Recently, a high school welding class opened its doors and offer... more
Welders Role in Green Tech

Welders Play an Important Role in Green Technology With the current economy focusing on “green” jobs and technology, the employment outlook is bright for workers possessing welding skills. Although welding is not generally thought of as a ... more
Welding Business Rebound

Welding Business Starting to See a Rebound The results from a recent poll by the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, International, show that there is an increase in business being reported by a number of respondents. 41% of the people who an... more
Welding Tools and Equipment

Learn About Welding Tools and Equipment There are several tools that make up a basic welding set up. First and foremost, the welding machine, or welding power supply, provides electric current for the project. The welding gun contains an electrode tha... more
Benefits of Dedicated Welding School

Learning Welding at a Dedicated Welding School has its Benefits If you’re interested in learning welding in the southern United States you should do some research before enrolling in a welding program. Many technical schools and community colleg... more
Enrich Your Life

Welding Education can Enrich Your Life in the New Year It’s another New Year and you want to accomplish more than in past years. A welding education in the New Year can be just the way to achieve that goal. By learning welding you can accomplish... more
Vocational Training in the New Year

Start a Welding Career with Vocational Training in the New Year Every New Year brings new goals to people's minds, including the goal of starting a new and fulfilling career. For those looking for a career where they can earn a living and make a diffe... more
Welders and Welding Technologies

Welders and Welding Technologies Have an Important Role in History Welding has a long and storied history. From instances in the bronze ages to high-tech modern day techniques, welding has played an important part in history. During the late 19th cen... more
Learning Welding Joints

Learning Welding Joints is an Important Part of Welding School There are a lot of welding terms that get thrown around which can confuse people inexperienced with welding. It can make welding seem daunting and complicated, but all it takes is a little ex... more
Different Welding Techniques

Welding Technology Offers an Option for All Situations Welders use a wide variety of welding methods while working in the field. With recent advancements in technology there are even more methods available, ranging from the simple to the highly advanced.... more
Flux-cored Arc Welding

Flux-cored Arc Welding Is an Important Skill to Learn Flux-cored arc welding (abbreviated FCAW) is a very important welding method. The limitations of stick welding were a major reason for the development of flux-cored arc welding. One of these limitat... more
Tungsten Inert Gas Welding

Tungsten Inert Gas Welding is a Highly Precise and Important Skill to Learn High Frequency TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding is a very important welding method. There are a number of reasons that this method is valuable, but the most important is because ... more