Skilled Trades

What is Out-of-Position Welding?

Welders often perform their work in awkward and tight spaces, requiring professionals to master a variety of welding positions. Beyond a practical skill, having the ability to weld in different situations can even increase the income potential of candidates! Out-of-position welding position takes time and practice, making it a crucial technique for welders who want […]

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How to Get a Welding Certificate

Finishing your senior year of high school and thinking about starting a career in welding in Texas? As long as you graduated high school or have earned a GED, technical, hands-on welding training is all you could need to get started. Welding certification might be your next step after learning basic welding skills. Here are […]

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Troubleshooting 5 Common Welding Problems

It can take detailed work, strength, stamina and dexterity to learn welding and be successful at it. Any beginner welder is likely to come across some challenges as they practice their skills. Don’t give up! Just spend the time necessary to understand and diagnose the problems you are having, then work on building the skills […]

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How Can I Be Successful on Campus?

Wondering how you can be successful on campus? Finding success on a trade school campus might be easier than you think. If you’re an engaged and focused student, you’re already headed in the right direction. Here are a few tips on how to make your time on campus more rewarding. Finding Success on a Trade […]

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What is Superheat in HVAC?

Are you interested in becoming an HVAC technician? If you answered yes, there are technical readings you must become familiar with: superheat and subcooling. As an HVAC technician, you must learn how to calculate the measurements of superheat and subcooling. One way to learn: attending an HVAC program at a trade school. During this program, […]

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Virtual Welding Training: The Future Of Welding is Here

The rapid advancement of virtual reality is transforming our world. And virtual reality is changing welding as well. Welders train to gain the specialized skills, knowledge, and qualifications needed to succeed in the field. Although this standard remains, state-of-the-art VR technology is changing the way this technical training looks. Gaining a better understanding of virtual […]

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Want to Train with Your Fellow Veterans? Consider Trade School

Civilian life is worlds apart from the structured and rigid environment of military life. That’s why it can be tough for Veterans to transition to civilian life after serving in the armed forces. Let’s explore why this happens and what Veterans can do to find success and fulfillment after service. Why veterans return to school […]

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