Where to start...

[lepb03]

I know all men hate nagging women but...lol

My guy works for his family company building gates for apartment complexes and things like that. So I do not think he is "technically" a certified welder. But he is AMAZING at what he does. Ive seen his work! I think that if I were to talk to him about becoming certified and getting in with an excellent company, he would thrive! I guess my question is where is he to start? How much do classes/tests cost? What would he need to do?:cool:

[Hotfoot]

Jump in DDA and Txwelderguy...but I don't believe welders per sey make that much money in SA...to many non-certified being used for lots of the work. At least that what I've been led to believe. Specialized, like pipeline, steamfitter and boiler welders, and for some special industries do advertised for them locally from time-to-time. I also imagine the oil rigs are doing lots of upgrades and repairs after the hurricane season.
The Steamfitters Union used to have an Apprenticeship/Education package, but I don't know if they still do. The various state's Department of Employment Security used to maintain statistics on local career opportunities, requirements, and prospects...don't know if they still do.

[partagas]

I am not from the SA area. But I found these schools from AWS's website. Hope it helps.

SAM HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL

4635 E HOUSTON ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78220
Facility Representative:
EDWARD JARAMILLO

2106614134

Internships Offered? NO Number of Booths: 10 BOOTHS
Number of Shifts: 2 SHIFTS Percentage of Class Full: 100%

Is the program tailored to a specific career?
NO
Is welding the main program or part of another program?
NO
Degree Types:
CREDITS


"ST. PHILIPS COLLEGE, SOUTHWEST CAMPUS"

800 QUINTANA ROAD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78211
Facility Representative:
ROBERT MEDINA

School Contact Email:
RMEDINA@ACCD.EDU
2109214636
WWW.ACCD.EDU/SPC/DEFAULT.ASPX

Number of Booths: 65 BOOTHS
Number of Shifts: 3 Percentage of Class Full: 100%

Is the program tailored to a specific career?
NO
Is welding the main program or part of another program?
NO
Degree Types:
"CERTIFICATE, DEGREE"


BURBANK HIGH SCHOOL

1002 EDWARDS
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204
Facility Representative:
GERARD SILVA

2105324241




FOX TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

637 N MAIN AVE
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78205
Facility Representative:
MICHAEL RUBY

2102265103




LONE STAR WELDING

611 PRESTWICK BLVD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78223
Facility Representative:
JOHN MENDOZA

2102400874




MACARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL

2923 E BITTERS RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217
Facility Representative:
JESS ANDERSON

2106501100




MADISON HIGH SCHOOL

5005 STAHL RD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78247
Facility Representative:
JOSHUA ANDERSON

2106374400




SOUTH SAN ANTONIO CAREER CTR

2615 NAVAJO
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78224
Facility Representative:
JOE PALMA

2109777350




SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

11914 DRAGON LN
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78252
Facility Representative:
DAVID RUIZ

2106224500

[metalmeltr]

do you know if he want to get certified if not you may tick him off prety bad if you sign him up for somthing he doesht want