Started welding around 9 years ago. Continued at my local community college for my associates degree, jumped into being a welding tech. Then continued for my bachelors degree. Now I’m a welding engineer and teach part time at the community college I initially went to. AWS Certified Welder and CWI. Making good money in my early 30s. Can’t stress the trades enough, especially welding because I LOVE IT.

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I am currently trying to break into the trade. I took a 2G SMAW course at my local trade school but have been having trouble finding entry level work to get experience. Any advice for a new guy looking to start a career in welding?

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So u got your CWI now where u go to take it I'm n Louisiana it like 2500 to take it

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