In the coming years, the United States will see a significant number of skilled welders reach retirement age, leaving many industries in need of highly trained professionals to replace them. Recently, in 2008, the United States experienced a nationwide shortage of around 250,000 welders 1. This demographic shift is expected to continue, and will likely provide opportunities for newly trained welders to enter the job market. Welding instructors will also be needed to teach and train welding students, as well as welding inspectors and engineers. What is the advantage to welding? Structures that are welded together properly are stronger, lighter and cheaper to...
