Career Resources
Discover career opportunities in welding that support your skills and interests.
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Follow Your Passion
Follow Your Passion
Welding is essential in so many industries and art forms, and the demand for skilled, qualified welders is at an all-time high. American Welding Society offers resources to help you find and thrive in a rewarding career that matches your skills.
Careers in Welding
Careers in Welding
Find the right career path for you
From shopfitter to research scientist to technical sales, welding industry careers are in demand. Not sure where to start? Explore training programs, scholarships, and job listings that can help you take the first step toward developing the skills you need to embrace new challenges and opportunities.
Kick-Start Your Career
Kick-Start Your Career
Support for Students
Enhance your education with a Student Membership, which lets you tap into valuable resources like industry magazines, mentorship programs, and discounted courses and texts—plus scholarships and grants.
Find A New Job
If you’re ready for new opportunities, start with a welding career quiz to find the career that best matches your skills and interests, and learn about different industry roles. If you’re in the industry and looking for a change, search job listings to find available openings around the world.
Opportunities for Veterans
Veterans have a solid work ethic, strong decision-making skills, and a sense of dedication—all valuable skills in the welding industry. Discover a new career after your military service with special funding and training opportunities tailored to service members.
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AWS Student Resources
How-To Videos
Interested in a career in welding, or have questions about a topic like how to use common workshop tools or understand welding symbols? These videos make it easy to learn from anywhere.
Education and Training
Discover online-only courses, in-person seminars, and other learning opportunities that can help both students and instructors develop new skills and brush up on foundational principles, as well as introduce the latest technological developments.
Professional Certification
American Welding Society offers nine certification programs in all segments of the welding industry that can help you enhance your career, increase your earning potential, and gain valuable experience.
AWS Student Resources
We provide a deep well of information, programs, and opportunities specifically for students. From Student Membership to Student Chapters; from student-focused courses to student leadership events; and from scholarships and grants to fellowships, there’s a lot here that can help you build the career you want.