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What is the current job outlook for welding?
What is the current job outlook for welding?
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Chip’s Answer
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the need for welders is expected to grow by 26 percent by 2020. This makes welding one of the fastest growing professions in America. The growing demand for welders has caused many jobseekers to consider a career in welding for a few reasons. The welding industry offers higher than average starting pay, good benefits and a bright future.
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Jeffrey’s Answer
We are constantly looking for young welders. Seems everyone since my generation was told they had to go to college or they were worthless. That is one of the biggest lies told to young people today. Trades are where the money is at, without the huge student loan debt.
Find a local welding school that offers a 12 week course. That will teach you most everything you need to know, and not load you up with debt like a community college program.
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Tom’s Answer
It is high world wide. It is a dying breed because everyone wants to work in an office or on a computer. The world literally needs welders.