Welding is a great career for women who enjoy physical work. Although typically dominated by men, welding can make a rewarding career choice for women as well. Welders are required in a number of different settings, including on pipefitting crews, shipbuilding teams, rail working teams, the oil and gas industry, and various types of construction and manufacturing facilities. Projects can include large-scale construction as well as small electronic products that require precise manual work. With the many options available to professional welders, more women are making their careers in the skilled trades. For more information about how you can train for a technical career, contact a TWS Admissions Representative.

1. CONSIDER CHOOSING WELDING SCHOOL
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2. Welding is a skill used in many different fields.
HVAC technicians, diesel mechanics, and
boilermakers often rely on their welding
skills. These techniques are used for both the
creation of new projects as well as the repair
of existing systems, such as plumbing, heating
and air conditioning systems. Welding is also
an essential part of private and industrial
construction projects. Welders sometimes
specialize in iron working, shipbuilding and
bridge construction.
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3. Welding skills are required in a variety of
industries, ranging from large-scale construction
projects to small electronics manufacturing. There
are a variety of career paths a welder can take in
the course of her lifetime, including within ship
assembly, HVAC, auto manufacturing, construction
and other fields.

4. Welders may be found in pipe fitting crews,
shipbuilding teams, rail working teams and
more. There is also significant crossover
between fields as they rely on the same skills.
Boilermakers may work on ships, in apartment
buildings, or in factories. New construction
requires plumbing, pipe fitting and boiler work.
Bridges are in constant need of repair and
maintenance. Welders also work in factories
assembling automobiles, as well as in auto and
motorcycle repair shops.

5. Other skills that welders need are
math skills and the ability to read
blueprints proficiently. Welders
can test for certification through
American Welding Society (AWS)
and many companies perform
their own certification testing.

6. The welding industry has always been primarily male,
although women began entering the field during
WWII, as made famous by "Rosie the Riveter" and
"Wendy the Welder." A welding career is a good
choice for a woman who enjoys working with her
hands rather than sitting behind a desk all day.
Welders must be certified and continually keep up to
date with new techniques, so women interested in
lifelong learning may also be interested in welding.
While welding can be physically challenging, it can
also be extremely rewarding because a welder can
look at a finished project and know that her skills
helped bring it to fruition.
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7. If you are a woman interested in a welding
career, contact Tulsa Welding School for
information on how to apply today. We have
campuses in Tulsa, Oklahoma as well as
Jacksonville, Florida. Our admissions counselors
are ready to answer your questions.
Tulsa Welding School - Jacksonville Campus
3500 Southside Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Tulsa Welding School - Tulsa Campus
2545 E. 11th Street
Tulsa, OK 74104-3309
Accredited School, ACCSC. TWS-Jacksonville is a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, located
at 2545 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74104. Tulsa, OK campus is licensed by OBPVS and ASBPCE.
Jacksonville, FL campus is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License
No. 2331. Accredited in Indiana by the SWIC (AC-0290) and licensed by the Mississippi Commission
on Proprietary School and College Registration, License No. C-668.GI Bill Eligible (check with
local campus for specific eligibility). For more information about our graduation rates, the median
debt of students who complete our programs, and other important information, please visit our
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