Jobs in Welding?

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Hey there, I'm a bit new (as in haven't even started yet)  when it comes to welding,  but I'd like to know where are the best chances of finding a job as a welder and a discrimination of each category. I've found a welding school near me (Calumet Welding)  instead of wasting money at a community college. I live around the south side of Chicago but I'd love to have a change of scenery and move to the west coast (Denver,  Albuquerque or Northern Cali area)  also I have plans to join the air national Guard. Can anyone help and give a quick walk through? And also is it true that Welders make a lot of money? Sent from my C6916 using Tapatalk
Reply:Originally Posted by cameronmb93And also is it true that Welders make a lot of money?
Reply:Originally Posted by cameronmb93Hey there, I'm a bit new (as in haven't even started yet)  when it comes to welding,  but I'd like to know where are the best chances of finding a job as a welder and a discrimination of each category. I've found a welding school near me (Calumet Welding)  instead of wasting money at a community college. I live around the south side of Chicago but I'd love to have a change of scenery and move to the west coast (Denver,  Albuquerque or Northern Cali area)  also I have plans to join the air national Guard. Can anyone help and give a quick walk through? And also is it true that Welders make a lot of money? Sent from my C6916 using Tapatalk
Reply:Originally Posted by shovelonSound interesting. http://calumetweldingcenter.com/How much do they charge? Curious as you say you would do this instead of wasting money at a community college.
Reply:Get a welder and see if you like it.
Reply:Welders can make good money when there's work but you don't start off making the big money. A first year apprentice will make more than a basic labor type job though.
Reply:Originally Posted by cameronmb93Around $600 - $1200 and the course takes 3-6 months.  The closest community college charges $350 per credit hour since I'm out of the district and their program takes 2 years.  Hard enough to find a job in this area as it is already.
Reply:Originally Posted by teh603Calumet is listed on the AWS website so it can't be *that* scuzzy. I'm surprised the community college's out-of-district is that high, though. You sure you weren't looking at the out- of- state column?Much as I hesitate to recommend an apprenticeship, that may be your best option if they are charging that much.
Reply:The Air National Guard has welders, a good friend of mine is a welder in the Guard.  They teach you and pay you.  Check it out
Reply:Originally Posted by 1dsummThe Air National Guard has welders, a good friend of mine is a welder in the Guard.  They teach you and pay you.  Check it out