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“Battling the Trades Stigma” – How the AWS is right on this
Professional societies are typically beneficial; it is for this reason that people elect to join them in the first place. I would be remiss were I not to mention I belong to two: the American Welding Society and the … Read the rest
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The pros and cons of the skilled trades
*Updated for 2026* As an advocate for and being in the skilled trades, I certainly can attest to the pros associated therein. I sort of stumbled into it, but no matter, they have been immensely enriching … Read the rest
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Happy Labor Day 2019
Ah, Labor day, that sanctimonious holiday for those who, well, labor. While it is celebrated by all as a national holiday, it holds a special place for those in the skilled trades. The reason, quite simply, is because it’s in … Read the rest
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Passion vs Opportunity
The Versus Series *Updated for 2025* As you track from school to adulthood, eventually, you will have to ask yourself: “What do I want to do for the rest of my life? What am I passionate … Read the rest
