According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the next year, the manufacturing sector is expected to employ nearly 400,000 welders, cutters, and brazers across the country and in a variety of industries, including metal, transportation, machinery, architecture, structural, and construction.
The demand for skilled metalworkers is anticipated to continue as an aging infrastructure increases the development of new buildings, bridges, roads, and similar projects. These jobs will be performed by and require the expertise of welders, welding inspectors, and engineers.
It’s a great time to pursue a career in the welding industry, and the welding program at ASU Mid-South can provide the training needed to get there.
After successfully completing any three of the four welding process courses offered at ASU Mid-South, students may enroll in welding fabrication coursework. These advanced courses can help students grow their skillset and become a fabricator or fitter. Students can gain the skills to fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products, which are highly sought in the welding trade.
Welders are one of the most sought-after workers in today’s job market. The wages are competitive and increase with experience and skill level. The growing need for trained welders makes welding one of the fastest growing occupations available, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a 13% increase in demand for welders through 2026.
Based on American Welding Society skill standards, ASU Mid-South’s Welding technology program provides theory and practical skills application in welding and cutting. You can develop real-world welding skills in arc welding, plasma and air carbon arc cutting, and oxyacetylene, TIG, MIG, and gas metal and flux-core arc welding. In the process, you will also learn welding inspection testing principles and fabrication techniques.
*Welding Certificates and Certification: Welding classes are offered day and night, with certificate programs in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), and Flux Core Arc Welding. Each program offers American Welding Society (AWS) certifications, which are highly recognized by companies across the world.
*Welding Certificates and Certification: Welding classes are offered day and night, with certificate programs in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), and Flux Core Arc Welding. Each program offers AWS certifications, which are highly recognized by companies across the world.
For more information about the Welding Technology program, or how to register:
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