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Hello, I am previous military. Due to life circumstances that happened during service. I have been out of work a very long time.  Supposedly I get 3 years of college that the military will pay for because of my disability. Welding is a versatile trade-skill that is useful to just about everyone.  I want to start with a good foundation and continue that education while I work.   I live near Ft. Campbell Ky.   I've no idea where to even start truth be told.  I haven't done any sort of schooling since high school.  I don't even know what kind of colleges to look at. Would prefer something local. Sorry about my profile it required me to answer questions. I have not started schooling or done anything. I'm trying to make a map to some extent before I go in and talk to my VCO.  I guess I in short. I am wanting a good clean path of education to work. But I also don't want to be put through a meat grinding vocational program either. No offense meant.Last edited by Kulluh; 11-04-2015 at 02:54 AM.
Reply:well, maybe try to start by getting a job that does some simple type welding, and some mechanical assembly that your already familiar w/.     that way you get back in the swing of things, and around a regular work crew/people.      being out of work, does something to the males mind, and makes you start to doubt yourself.    if i go 3-4 days out of work, or a weeks worth of rain or cant see the sun, i myself, start to get that feeling, and think the phone will never ring again.     you can go to a place like a fence shop, anyone can stretch chain link, they do require a little welding, that a begginer can pick up or do.     you can get used to grinders and the saw, and welder there.  for me, going home tired, and getting paid for what you did, would probabaly make me feel the best if i was in your shoes.    you can get into night classes laterLast edited by 123weld; 11-04-2015 at 01:09 PM.
Reply:Based on your into, I'm guessing you are on some kind of disability like SSDI etc.  So if you can afford it, find some local welding jobs and offer to work for free in exchange for some training.   Just agree to how much welding time vs free labor time.   I'm sure if you explain that you are disabled vet looking to train for new career, and you are good worker, you may find a shop willing to take the deal.  Better yet it could lead into a job or at least a great recommendation later.Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:Do you receive a GI Bill?  Local community college.......I'm getting close to finishing an A.S. Weld Tech.  Look at the closest one possible that has a weld program. Find out if its a good fit and get to registered for nxt semester. Spring 2016 Registration is coming up here in my area by end of month, i figure it's close to the same there? Do it asap you get first pick for classes and there is all kinds of work out there for disabled vets. Practice and volunteer for any free programs etc. For instance i personally just accepted a Free Weld Boot Camp payed for by SETA/Seimens. It's turning out to be a break neck pace and a major grind,  but keep an arc lit and practice as much as possible.Oh and apply for FASFA (Pell Grant etc. ) i bought my welders and equipment no problem with that cash. Hard work and Being a VET puts you at an advantage straight away.   Good luckLast edited by FitnFused; 11-04-2015 at 07:24 PM.Lincoln PowerMig 200AHP 200x 3rd Gen.Miller 211 AASMiller Digital Elite "POWMIA"Victor Oxy SetLotos ltp5000d
Reply:Not collecting anything minus a small VA Disability for hearing. Situation is complicated - isn't everyone's though. Life just needs a big change. Future being scary and people currently surrounding my life is the motivator. I don't get or never applied for SSDI (my personal reasons. not judging.). I want to be productive, not reliant at my age. Ready to move on or give it one hell of an attempt.   So I have been pondering what moving on is for about a month.  VCO said I had 3 years of college available to me. God knows I'm about as dumb as a rock. ut smart enough to be a Combat Engineer. lmao Well if you call that smart...  Some might argue the opposite. Getting a rear upper control arm mount re-welded on my Jeep. I thought hey. Welding! Don't have to deal with as many people. flip the helm down and work! It's a trade where the work speaks for itself. Everyone needs a welder! Very versatile trade.  No idea where to start so while I was Googling I also decided to Google welding forums and drop the question. This site was top of the list! I have no grand scheme other than a honest trade that can net me a income for the rest of my life and support a humble lifestyle regardless of economy. Everyone needs a welder! FitnFused I don't know what it's called. It's on EBenfits. I think the one which my VCO refers to is if served 90 days after 09-11 with service connected? or Maybe just honorable.  You can get 3 years of college. AT the time we were talking about me expanding my disability which I have decided against. She mentioned I had 3 years of training (college) the V.A. will pay for available to me. About as far as that conversation went.  Thanks for the FASFA tip. Writing it down.Would a program like this link be a good place to start?http://www.tcatdickson.edu/day-progr...le-and-dicksonLast edited by Kulluh; 11-04-2015 at 09:10 PM.
Reply:The United Association in DC has a program for vets. Contact the local pipe fitters / plumbers union hall. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLong after the price is forgotten, the quality will remain.Both of my Poppy's 1954 Short Hoods -Third generation to weld with it and teaching a fourthSA 2## - Bought and sold more than I can remember or care to list, 8 in the shop right now
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Reply:If your looking to make a long term career of welding  get yourself signed up in a union apprenticeship program Most programs are 5 year programs but you earn money also because you are on the job training and you have to be in class each year also usually 7 weeks but you will learn to be a craftsman when you leave the apprenticeship program and become a jouneyman welderJust a suggestiontrailblazer 302thunderbolt ac dc machine Hobart fluxcoreAHP tig 200x 2015
Reply:Hello Kulluh, first off thank you for your service. As to some of your other questions: If I read correctly I believe that you made mention that you may have some hearing impairment. Do not let this dissuade you from a career in welding. Not too long ago, well maybe a few years ago, we had a student who can only hear through the use of a Cochlear implant. Otherwise, he is totally deaf. He went through all of the facets of a 2-year welding degree and graduated with some great skills and in the upper half of his class. He went on to get into the Pipefitters apprenticeship program and is nearing receipt of his journeyman status. Apprenticeships are certainly a great way to go and being a vet does place you some steps above the average Joe. However consider this too, if you are able to commit to some schooling at say a community college, Vo-tech, or some of the other schools like this you will likely position yourself for a faster progression through an apprenticeship should you choose to go that route. Almost all of the apprenticeship programs will consider prior training, schooling, and any certifications and provide advanced placement as a result of these items. In the union and for the times that you would be attending schooling, the ability to demonstrate mastery more quickly or completely will only further this fast-tracking. We have had a number of our graduates gain acceptance into some of the various unions and in most cases even if they are classed as "apprentices" they have often gone out on calls and welded as journeyman and thus received even higher wages and similarly shortened their apprenticeships. Certainly, not every case has resulted in these sorts of scenarios, but definitely more than not. From your statements here thus far, it definitely appears that you are go-getter, so get after it and best of luck, Allanaevald
Reply:Sounds like Vocational Rehab?  If you are getting free school, take it. Finish it and keep moving forward. You know this though. Sounds as if some day you may need a chill job, i know it's constantly on my mind. Either ways It's competitive out there and being well rounded def doesn't hurt. That link looks like a good place to get some solid weld skills. 3 years seems more like "degree" time frame to me though. It's not that bad, i always said i'll never finish college. **** now i love it. Review that place, give em a call but don't sell yourself short. Most of the time the admin will shuffle paperwork to get paid by the feds and put a disabled vet in class, know what i mean? While in school i have to damn near fight em offto keep me out of work study. I want to focus on school but opportunity to work is always there. Combat Engineer 1   College 0   lol Re-think the Disability claim if its needed it's no time to be proud and play hero. You served, take the benefits and make it work for you.  Call her back and file. I'm over it......I took a perm military disability retirement and it really fk'd with my head,  I can't "deploy" so i'm no longer needed.did me a favor actually..........Im pushing more towards fabrication and project management. Hope i helped in some way. TeoLincoln PowerMig 200AHP 200x 3rd Gen.Miller 211 AASMiller Digital Elite "POWMIA"Victor Oxy SetLotos ltp5000d
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