Over the next decade, the welding industry is expected to grow by at least three percent. However, women only make-up about five percent of welders in this field. Mig, tig, fill, flux, tungsten, rod - ...

Vicki O’Leary, who worked in construction for more than 30 years, always kept her guard up on jobsites. “For us, the most dangerous time probably was having to go to the bathroom,” she said, ...

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L&C grad and professional welder Charlie Vonder Haar teaches welding to women and weekend warriors. GODFREY — As in many trades, there’s a gap between the number of welders looking to retire and the ...

DULUTH, Minn. - During a welding class, instructor Aleasha Hladilek mentioned that women currently make up about three percent of welders. "Let's make it four percent!" called out a voice from the ...

In the 1500s, medieval workers in England would run apprenticeships for young adults and children in hopes of teaching them the skills needed to make a living as they grew older. This led to producing ...

INDIANAPOLIS — The Latinas Welding Guild is lifting up women welders in Indianapolis, helping females breaking through glass ceilings. The group is one of 14 local nonprofits to receive a grant from ...