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Welding Blog

Southern Careers Institute’s welding blog offers tips and information that can help you get started on the path to a new career. Whether you are researching welding schools or you just want to know if a career in welding may be right for you, our blog has the answers. Read our latest posts to learn more about the latest education trends in welding, industry news and more.

A female welder using one of the welding methods to cut metal.

Different Welding Methods and Where They Are Best Used

 Today, welding is a growing trade and a fulfilling career for most people. You can use it to improve your current job, especially those in the auto and agriculture industries. With different welding methods, you will have access to limitless opportunities depending on the type of welding you want to learn. Many candidates interested […]

By Justin Shook

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Kayla Jackson's SCI Student Success Story

Dreams Come True: Kayla Jackson’s SCI Student Success Story

After losing my job, moving across the country, and selling almost everything we owned, my family and I are together and happier than we’ve ever been. I don’t know where I’d be today without SCI. This is my SCI student success story. My Backstory When COVID-19 hit, I was working at a factory in Ohio. […]

By Heather Zielinski

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Welding student performing a modern welding technique while wondering what tools a new welder needs to be successful.

Tools of The Trade: What Tools Does a New Welder Need?

As an entry-level welder or welding apprentice, you may be wondering, ‘What tools does a new welder need to give projects a professional touch?”. The truth is, you need a set of essential welder tools to complete intensive welding projects and earn a great salary. The tools of a welder are also crucial in keeping […]

By Heather Zielinski

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Female electrical technician installs a electrical outlet in a new build house.

Why Women Should Consider a Career in a Skilled Trade

HVAC, welding, and electrical technicians are skilled tradespeople in high demand Texas-wide. And, for most, when they think of their electrician, they often picture a man. While skilled trades have historically been male-dominated, the trades offer many attractive benefits and opportunities for women. Job Opportunities Exist in Skilled Trade The first reason women should consider […]

By Heather Zielinski

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HOW TO BECOME A JOURNEYMAN WELDER?

What are the steps needed to become a journeyman welder?  While just about anyone with the passion and drive can become a welder, there is a path to follow. Let’s take a closer look at what skills are required, how long it takes, and the potential career paths for a journeyman welder. Then we will […]

By SCI Administrator

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BECOMING A WELDER IN TEXAS

The job of a welding engineering technician is the most important connection for an engineer department and welding shop. They are essential for welders’ jobs and operations. A technician must be knowledgeable about the various welding techniques, the properties of metals, blueprint reading, metal fitting, and all the codes and standards of the American Welding […]

By SCI Administrator

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Three Main Types Of Welding

Welding, the process of joining metal using heat and electricity, is required in all types of manufacturing and construction. Whether it’s a race car, a skyscraper, an airplane, or metal patio furniture, a welder is needed to solder the metal components together. Always in high demand, welders benefit from competitive salaries and job security. It […]

By SCI Administrator

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What is NCCER Certification?

What is NCCER Certification?

Many technical fields have some form of certifications involved, such as the NCCER certification. Although it may not always be a requirement for getting a job, being certified usually makes individuals more desirable to potential employers. It also brings with it higher salaries. NCCER Certification is one such program for those seeking jobs in industries […]

By SCI Administrator

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What Is Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)? 

For anyone considering going into a career in the trades, the profession of arc welding is one with plenty of opportunities and room for growth. To begin a career in welding, you must learn more about the skills and terminology associated with the field. There’s one very specific type of welding known as shielded metal […]

By SCI Administrator

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two students learning the welding trade at a school for welders

A School For Welders

A School For Welders Welding is a practical skill that can help you find several employment opportunities in contract work or as part of a fabrication team. The courses involved in a school for welders are typically hands-on courses that will help you get familiar with the different types of welding tools available. This in […]

By Alicia Diller

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What SCI Students Are Saying

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Enrique H.
Welding

"I recently achieved my dream of becoming a CDL driver, passing my CDL exams at our local DMV in Edinburg. Mr. Gonzalez was such a great instructor, even though it was raining I passed with flying colors!”

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Juan L.
Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator

“I made a complete career change when I started my training at Southern Careers Institute. I needed a stable career to continue providing for my growing family. SCI provided me with the medical terminology and know how that I needed to understand and acquire a career in the medical field. SCI taught me that it doesn’t matter where you are in life right now; you always have room to advance and learn.”

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Denise S.
Medical Assistant

“I am extremely grateful for the assistance I received from SCI’s Career Services team. I enjoy where I work and what I do. SCI has helped me succeed in life by getting me the necessary education and by making me a stronger and more confident person.”

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Raquel S.

“Once I graduated from SCI, I had a sense of accomplishment that helped me through the job search process. SCI provided me with the opportunity to brush up on my skills, extend my accounting knowledge, and they boosted my self-confidence. I went to work two days after my last day of school.”

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Annette D.
Business Accounting

“When my youngest child graduated from high school, I told my husband that it was my time. I went back to school to change careers after spending 37 years in the business field. At SCI, the instructors are professional, and they care about what they are teaching you, as well as expect you to give 100% in return. I had problems understanding how to draw in syringes and give injections. I requested extra help from a knowledgeable instructor, and I was able to receive one-on-one training. Today, I draw injections for approximately 100 patients each week. I am very confident in what I’ve learned. SCI has given me the chance to do what I always wanted to do. Thank you for my education. I am doing wonderful.”

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Bonnie M
Medical Assistant

“I am now a certified Lab Tech. SCI helped me get an externship, and I came out with a job. After my little sister had cancer, I knew I wanted a career in the medical field that allowed me to help others. I am happy about what I do.”

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Medical Assistant

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Andrea Garcia

“Southern Careers went beyond my expectations. Very impressed. The assistance I got from Career Services is truly amazing. They really went out of their way to get me placed. They really care and I am grateful to all of them.”

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Olga C.

“Southern Careers Institute totally surpassed my expectations. Once I finished school, the Career Services team helped me find a job. I would tell anyone thinking about starting career training that you have nothing to lose and a lot to gain. I wish I would have started my training sooner.”

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