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Transitioning From Coast Guard to Professional Welder

When one’s tenure in the Coast Guard is nearly complete, planning how to transition to civilian life becomes crucial. Fortunately, many civilian vocational career paths show promise. One of the most promising amongst these is a career path in welding. This is because of a Coast Guard damage controlman’s advanced skills in welding that are developed during his tenure. A career in the Coast Guard, depending on a person's rank and position, can help prepare them for this exciting career and will have covered some of the essentials to the trade such as the cutting needed for repair and fabrication.

A Promising Career Outlook for Welders

The welding career itself has a promising future outlook. Depending on a welder’s skill, the income ranges in the United States span between $10.85 and $24.38 per hour, depending on geographical location and specific job title. Earnings are also expected to continue to rise in coming years. While many skilled vocations have experienced a steady decline with the advent of automation, welders are still needed to control these automated devices. Additionally, many specific welding projects can only be completed by human hands.

Welding is critical to nearly all forms of building projects, manufacture, repair and maintenance, and currently the US is experiencing a shortage of skilled welders in the workforce. Because of this shortage, many welders have the luxury of choosing what industry they prefer to work in. Advancement is also possible in the welding trade. Based on one’s experience and education a welder can become a supervisor, then an inspector.

Military Benefits and Scholarships for Welding Education

Financial aid may be available for those who qualify for members of the Coast Guard transitioning back into civilian life. Military scholarships and the post 9/11 GI Bill - which was created to facilitate movement from military to civilian life - can be utilized by those who qualify to secure funding to obtain a degree in welding. If you are a veteran interested in a welding career, the Tulsa Welding School can help. We have locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jacksonville, Florida, but we accept students from across the country. Contact us today for more information on our programs and starting an exciting career in welding.

For further information on this subject: About.com, The Bureau of Labor Statistics, StateUniversity.com