One HOT profession: CPE sees continued interest in welding

Maybe it's the idea of playing with fire for a living that gets students' attention or perhaps it's the solid income potential. Either way, welding has long been a popular career choice among MCC students.

The annual projected job growth in the welding industry for 2006-2016 is 3-9%, which represents 107,000 additional employees. The median wage starts at $15 an hour, but rises to as much as $22 with experience. That's why MCC Continuing Professional Education encourages welding students and incumbent workers to upgrade their skills through continuing education and training.

A course in Advanced Pipe Welding, starting in January at MCC-Business & Technology, will give welders with intermediate skills the edge they need to advance their careers.



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