Employment in Once-Booming Marcellus Shale Anything But Stable The year was 2004. For the first time in Pennsylvania, drilling on a Marcellus Shale well was completed in Washington County in the southwest region of the state, in an effort to access and extract the reservoir’s precious and—what producers hoped would be bountiful—supply of natural gas....Read More

Did you know that more than 50 percent of the products in the United States require welding at some point in their manufacturing process? That percentage includes computers, cell phones, oil rigs, bridges and ships. You might be able to infer that because so many things we use to succeed as a nation require welding...Read More

Are you considering a job in the welding industry? It’s a good choice! While many individuals are focusing on digital technology as they look to the future, skilled trades are actually a better option depending upon your needs, your skills, and your goals. The welding, cutting, soldering, and brazing industries are expected to grow by...Read More