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The welding industry today presents a continually growing and
changing series of opportunities for welders. Despite economic
fluctuations, there is a positive job outlook in welding.
Most everything we use or depend upon today requires welding and
joining technology. The U>S. Department of Lobar lists more than 140
occupations related to welding and joining.
 Whatever you decide to do, the welding program offers a wide variety
of opportunities for personal growth and job satisfaction. It doesn't
limit you to a job you will outgrow.
Students who qualify may work in industry through the Cooperative
Education Program. They earn a salary while they learn the trade.
Cooperative Education can start as early as the second semester. Those
students who remain at SUN Area Career and Technology Center will
receive the more advanced skills needed to acquire upper level jobs or
advanced placement for college.
According to the American Welding Society, starting wages for trained
welders are roughly three to five times minimum wage depending upon
location and skill levels; this can go higher than ten times minimum
wage in some cases.
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