CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

HISTORY

• The American welding society has been around since 1919
• This combining of metal was used for war, for planes and tanks.
• Now we use welding for everything, from bridges to buildings.
• Welders are typically famous people but the structures that they create are famous.

REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION)

• You need at least a high school degree/GED and either a bachelors degree or a apprentice ship program certification
• The best way to seek this job is the apprenticeship because in most cases they will pay for your schooling

REQUIREMENTS (SKILLS)

• You need to be willing to learn
• Ready to learn new forms of this job
• Good with working with others

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Everyday you will be expected to get the materials for the days job and finish it within the time given.
• You may get more than one project a day
• You will work about 8-12 hours a day with a minimum of 50 hours a week

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Work attire is jeans, boots, and a welding jacket.
• The average salary is $35,000-$68,000.
• Welder so are union workers

JOB REFLECTION

• Disadvantages: you smell the fumes all day and that can affect your brain.
• Perks: you cannot bring your work home with you, so your work life and family life never conflict.

JOB OUTLOOK

• The salary has increased by 17% in the last year and is expecting to continue
• As of now there is a shortage of welder sand a very fast growing career.
• Welding benefits the community because most of the newer building and structures are welded together.

CONCLUTION

• This career is important to society because we can build stronger buildings and better transportation to reach the unbelievable.
• This career would be very good for me, I would love the fact of not taking work home so I can focus on my family, this career is perfect for supporting a family.

WORK CITED PAGE

• "Skilled & Welding Employee Benefits - Standby Personnel." Standby Personnel. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Mar. 2016.
• "Michigan Welder I Salaries." Welder I Salaries in Michigan and How Key Factors Impact Welder I Salaries in Michigan. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Mar. 2016.