No College? No Problem. Welding Offers a Path to Success
Where are you planning to go to college? What do you want to do with your life? As someone who has just finished or is on the cusp of finishing high school, these can be scary questions, especially if you aren’t sure college is for you. Whether school was a challenge or you sailed through with a perfect record, college might not be your next step. More and more high school graduates are considering the cost of a college education and wondering if it’s necessary for future success. While college can be a great choice for some, it’s not the only path to a successful career. If college isn’t for you, welding can offer another option to give you the future you need.
College Isn’t the Only – or Even Best – Option for Many High School Graduates
There’s still an outdated idea from many educators that attending a traditional college is the only path to success. While college is the right choice for some students, the concept that you must attend a traditional four-year program immediately after high school to be considered successful just doesn’t make sense. There are many reasons that a high school graduate may not want to take that path. Maybe you don’t know what career you want to pursue, can’t afford the investment, or aren’t interested in what a traditional college program offers. After spending over a decade in the classroom, many young adults are ready for active, hands-on work that takes them out into the world and allows them to explore real-world possibilities for their future without incurring thousands of dollars in debt. Welding can be a great option if you want to get out of the classroom and start building some practical experience.
Welding Provides a Career with Long-Term Stability and Growth Potential
Getting stuck in a tedious, dead-end job that barely pays the bills is a fear many new graduates face when getting ready to move from school to the workforce. Many college graduates will accumulate thousands of dollars of debt and struggle to find a job. However, when you choose a trade like welding, you are beginning a career that offers long-term job stability and plenty of growth opportunities. Welders have consistently been in high demand, and that’s not expected to change. Many industries need quality welders, and no matter where you find yourself, welding jobs will be available.
When you choose welding as your career, there are many ways to advance through additional training and certifications. Many welders decide to specialize in a specific industry or welding technique, becoming master crafters and industry specialists. Others are drawn toward leadership roles and will put their experience to good use to become welding instructors, welding supervisors, or project managers. The best part about advancement as a welder is that you can take the experience you gain right from the start and build on it, moving toward the aspects of the job that are the most appealing to you rather than being forced down a path that doesn’t fit.
Welding Offers Practical and On-the-Job Training
After years of sitting in class without building any “real world” skills or gaining experience, pursuing a trade such as welding, where your education moves from the theoretical to the practical, can be very appealing. Instead of sitting at a desk and taking notes about concepts, you’ll learn by doing. You don’t need experience already when you begin your career as a welder. Training and apprenticeship programs allow you to earn as you learn, and you can develop those skills and gain experience while earning a competitive hourly wage. At many welding and fabrication shops, you’ll be learning from master welders who have spent years honing their craft and will get one-on-one attention that is directed to you and your learning style. With this focused instruction from experienced experts, the skills you develop during your on-the-job training will allow you to advance in your career. With quality training that focuses on the practical, you can feel good that your time learning is worthwhile, and you’ll get paid to do it!
Welding Offers a Work/Life Balance and Job Satisfaction
Everyone knows that finding a career where you are happy and achieving a work/life balance is suitable for both physical and mental health. However, while it’s easy for companies to say they prioritize job satisfaction and a good balance for their employees, demonstrating commitment is another story. Swanton Welding knows that investing in our people and their happiness makes for a stronger company, and we have always been committed to helping our team find the right role with the right work/life balance. Our mentorship program ensures that every member of our team feels valued and satisfied in their role.
Success doesn’t always mean a college degree. There are many ways to measure success. Finding a career with a competitive salary, plenty of opportunity for growth and advancement, and the ability to get the education you need without incurring any college debt is a great way to achieve a successful life. When you choose to start your career at Swanton Welding, you know that you are setting yourself up for a strong future.
Why Choose Swanton Welding?
Swanton Welding is looking for hardworking individuals ready to build a successful career in a high-demand trade. With hands-on training, competitive wages, and opportunities for advancement, welding offers a stable and rewarding future—no degree required. Take control of your career and start earning while you learn. Apply today and forge your path with Swanton Welding!
