ARE TRADE SCHOOLS WORTH IT? | An Interview With A Graduate

In today's video, we spoke with WWA Graduate Aidan Martin about his trade school experience and Western Welding Academy.

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[CraigHollabaugh]

Aidan, my advice to you is, stay in contact with your new WWA friends over the years and you'll have work for the rest of your life. Good luck young man.

[fixedit]

38 years ago I got a job as a shop helper in a oem manufacturing shop. From sweeping floors and getting abused by
the seasoned vets, I held my own when it came to mouthing off and insults. In less than a month I was promoted to saw man. (Table saw cutting down full sized plastic sheets. When I wasn’t working the saw I went and learned how to grind, blend and grain stainless and then polish. I have a good knack for picking things up by watching out of the corner of my eyes. One quick lesson from an older TIG welder and I already knew how to read prints. I began tracking and prepping parts for the welders then doing the finish work. Slowly I began welding and within a year of starting I had my own welding station and was producing tanks, piping and sanitary piping among other things. Now nearing retirement, I’ve been a senior Millwright in a food processing plant for the past 30 years. As a Millwright, I install equipment, repair and maintain a facility of just under 1 million sq feet on two levels across four buildings. You will work on electrical, plumbing, compressors, carpentry, hvac, weld, run a mill and lathe. Basically you are a multi craft tradesman. I never made under 140k the past 10 years. Will be retiring early. Bottom line. Become multi craft and your value goes up

[sustainedload]

You only get what you put into it. Dont think for a second going to a welding school guarantees you a job.
Also, if you show up asking about a welding job, you best have all your gear with you. Ill make you take that qualification coupon right then and there

[fishsticks]

I'm looking to become a welder. What is the best way to get good fast and get noticed? Union, trade school, or find a job to just learn while gaining experience?

[MattS_Filmography]

Whats the difference between you guys and Hobart? Genuine question

[wilburalvarez]

I would love to join but I live so far but I’m saving for a car 😢

[NTXTractors]

Do you get a welder if you graduate from WWA