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Five Great Reasons Why You Should Consider A Career In Welding

7 October 2016 by Herminia Washington

If you're considering getting trained in one of the trades but can't decide which one, you should give serious consideration to becoming a certified welder. Following are five great reasons for you to pursue a career in welding. 

You'll Have the Opportunity to Travel 

You've probably heard that medical professionals have abundant opportunities to travel, but you may not be aware that the same applies to those with welding certification. You'll have a plethora of opportunities to work anywhere from the bottom of the ocean to outer space—and, of course, pretty much anywhere in between. 

You Won't Have to Go to School for 4 Years

If you'd rather get out into the working world and start earning a good income as soon as possible rather than languishing in a four-year college program with no real guarantee that there will be a job waiting for you when you graduate, welding may be the answer for you. All you will need is a high school diploma or equivalent along with some welding courses and on-the-job training.

You Won't Rack Up Serious College Loan Debt 

Typical welding certificate programs last anywhere from six-to-18 months, depending on how in-depth you want to go. Even if you need to take out student loans in order to complete your chosen course of study in the welding industry, your final student loan debt will be far less than those of your counterparts who opted for four-year degrees. You'll be able to enjoy your life without worrying about saving every last dime to pay off student loans. 

You Won't Be Stuck in An Office 

If you find the thought of working behind a desk in an office uninspiring, trades such as welding offer the opportunity to do physical work in a variety of settings. Not only will you not be stuck in a boring office, but you'll reap the health benefits of staying physically active throughout much of your day. 

You'll Have Excellent Job Security 

Qualified welders are currently in short supply on today's job market, and the trend shows no sign of changing anytime soon. Certified welders also have the advantage of having a hands-on job skill that cannot be outsourced to overseas workers.  If you would like more information on the benefits of going to school to train for a career in welding, please feel free to contact your local trade school at your earliest convenience. 

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